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Is freelancing a better career path than traditional employment for Gen Z?

Yes 56% (40)No 44% (32)

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Discussion (20)

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@isabella_g1mo ago

The demographic breakdown on this one must be fascinating.

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@nina_ok12d ago

This needs more votes. Everyone should weigh in.

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@smoke_1893469012d ago

Asked my partner this over breakfast. Led to a 2-hour conversation.

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@emeka_o12d ago

Interesting perspective! I hadn't thought of it that way.

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@nadia_p12d ago

Voted no but I respect the yes camp. Good arguments on both sides.

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@dpark9912d ago

This is exactly the kind of question that divides dinner tables worldwide.

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@kai_nak12d ago

Interesting perspective! I hadn't thought of it that way.

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@kwame_a2712d ago

I genuinely don't know how to vote on this. Both sides are valid.

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@smoke_9742975112d ago

Voted no but I respect the yes camp. Good arguments on both sides.

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@karinalopez195_mu5l12d ago

I was firmly no until I read the question again. Now I'm not so sure.

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@nneka_i2812d ago

This needs more votes. Everyone should weigh in.

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@javier_l4512d ago

I think the answer will look very different in 20 years.

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@carlos_rio12d ago

Shared this with my entire friend group. We're 50/50 split!

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@omar_h3312d ago

I think the answer will look very different in 20 years.

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@finn_l12d ago

Perfect question for a late-night group chat.

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@finn_l12d ago

I see your point but I lean the other way.

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@isla_f12d ago

Well said. The nuance matters here.

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@sofia_a231h ago

This question really made me pause and reflect before voting.

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@tariq_a311h ago

I've been on 7BillionMinds for weeks and this is the best question so far.

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@john1h ago

I see your point but I respectfully disagree.

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