Up to 10 Million Americans Turn to Freelancing Amid The Great Resignation, Upwork Report Finds
As some businesses return to the office, the report finds that many professionals are not willing to sacrifice the ability to work remotely. 17% of professionals -- or approximately 9 million workers -- working remotely during the pandemic would consider looking for another job if they have to go back to the office. With this rising interest in a more flexible work arrangement outside the office, professionals are not only considering other full-time jobs to stay remote, but freelancing as well. Among those who are definitely planning on quitting, 52% are considering freelancing.
- Utilizing survey data from 4,000 Americans, the report finds that 20%, or 10 million Americans, are considering freelancing to work remotely and gain more flexibility.
- As some businesses return to the office, the report finds that many professionals are not willing to sacrifice the ability to work remotely.
- Our report indicates that this heightened interest in freelancing is likely to expand the size of the freelance workforce.
- Many are turning to freelancing: The Great Resignation isnt just about workers moving from one full-time job to another; 20%, or 10 million Americans, are considering freelancing.