self-employed

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Allen was at IJK for less than a year and a half, according to his LinkedIn profile, which states that he worked as a self-employed “Indie Game Developer” from September 2018 to March 2020.

From Los Angeles Times • May 3, 2026

The brighter payroll jobs picture came despite a fall in total civilian employment of 39,600 jobs, to 18.7 million, a figure that includes seasonal agricultural jobs and the self-employed, such as independent contractors.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

We are entering an uncertain time for healthcare premiums and deductibles for self-employed individuals.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 16, 2026

Large numbers of people do struggle with many aspects of Universal Credit, from the self-employed to those needing childcare.

From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026

Scaramouche, a self-employed painter, was one of the best tennis players among people of colour in Johannesburg.

From "Kaffir Boy: An Autobiography" by Mark Mathabane