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self-employed

[self-em-ploid, self-] / ˈsɛlf ɛmˈplɔɪd, ˌsɛlf- /
ADJECTIVE
freelance
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Large numbers of people do struggle with many aspects of Universal Credit, from the self-employed to those needing childcare.

From BBC

He then returned to his native Cumbria to work on a Lake District farm, cooking with their products, before becoming a self-employed private chef.

From BBC

"I know it sounds very callous, but boxers are self-employed," Smith adds.

From BBC

The 56-year-old, who is self-employed and pays out of her own pocket because her health insurance does not cover weight-loss drugs, says the financial sacrifices have been worth it.

From BBC

That’s true for self-employed workers, entrepreneurs and early retirees buying plans through Affordable Care Act exchanges.

From MarketWatch