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Tremain in Sacramento entertains audiences as an independent film maker. He unpacks the foolishness of the new DOL regulation. Don't you wish @ActSecJulieSu and her legal leprechauns were as logical as Tremain? Thanks for the laughs, Tremain!

Grace in New Jersey and Chuck on Southern Georgia share their perspectives on being their own boss and having complete control of their time.

Grace in New Jersey explains why families living with disabilities turn to self-employment: "Being able to juggle [time away from work] would be impossible with a regular job." 80 million American families have one or more disabled individuals living with them. Isn't these parents' ability to work self-employed protected by the Americans with Disabilities Act? Thank you, Grace!

Chuck in Southern Georgia has an attitude about bosses. Listen to how he pronounces *boss.* That's attitude! Self-employers agree. Ask one. Chuck is just fine when he's his own boss, working multiple platforms. Plus his unforgettable punchline! Thanks, Chuck!

Linda in Toledo calmly refutes claims that independent contractors want "benefits" of being employees. "We're in this to make money." "Accept or decline the orders." "Flexibility is key." Linda manages her time, her work, and her profit goals. Linda doesn't need a boss. Thank you, Linda!

Rick has made his living for 40 years by driving. The last 24 years he's been an independent contractor. He can live "anyplace" without asking a boss. His work depends on his freedom to balance his location, his customers, and his health. He chooses to "remain an independent contractor for the rest of my life." We depend on his freedom to bring us what we need. Thank you, Rick!

Lila in New York City shares a timeless feature of freelancing... ...WORKING FOR YOURSELF has always been available to anyone laid off or let go. The day Lila's W-2 job disappeared, freelancing was ready to accept her. Six months later, she realized she had accepted freelancing. Here's her view of those 14 years. Yet her government threatens her self-employment.

Zach in Northwest Washington personifies self-employed parents: Gig work gives parents minute-by-minute control of their limited time to make a living. "Don't take that away from me." #IndependentContracting #gigwork #SelfEmployment #BeMyOwnBoss

Ellen in Las Vegas is a single mom of two sons; one has severe autism. The US has 882,000 kids age 3-21 with autism. Each one has a mother. That's a lot of moms like Ellen. Ellen says independent contracting on apps is best for her family. Have .@ActSecJulieSu and US Department of Labor .@USDOL decided that a single mom with an autistic child should not work? Can such cruelty be our national policy?

Matthew in Oregon is a self-employed brand-positioning consultant. He solves complex marketing problems for clients. His gratitude for freelancing reflects the feelings of millions of consultants, creatives, coaches, and counselors—they love their freedom to do their best for others. Thanks, Matthew!

Holly in Florida, full-time gig worker and independent contractor— "I can take days off when I don't feel well, and I don't have to worry that 'my job' is in jeopardy." Holly reveals what savvy freelancers know: Independent contractors' INCOME is MORE RELIABLE than W-2 employment. Thank you, Holly!

Chris in Arizona explains how 8,000,000 American moonlighters balance part-time gig work on top of a full-time job. 1099-flexibility helps Chris juggle W-2 work, self-employment, AND responsibility for his mom. Millions of family members are cared for by these unsung heroes. Thank you, Chris!

Dave in Pittsburgh tells us how he got into driving with food delivery apps, how it went, and WHY he likes being independent. So many self-employers start BY ACCIDENT. Our accidental entries are different, but OUR PRIDE winds up the same. Have you noticed, very few W-2 employees feel the degree of self-confidence Dave expresses. Thanks, Dave!

Pedro in St. Louis has four years in as a full-time delivery driver. "I have other interests, I have a family, I have friends, I want a work/life balance." "We must remain independent." Listen, then ask yourself—does Pedro wish for his old W-2 employee days? There are 73 million outlooks like Pedro's in America. Thank you, Pedro!

Pedro in St. Louis has four years in as a full-time delivery driver. "I have other interests, I have a family, I have friends, I want a work/life balance." "We must remain independent." Listen, then ask yourself—does Pedro wish for his old W-2 employee days? There are 73 million outlooks like Pedro's in America. Thank you, Pedro!

Kim Drives in New Jersey after 25 years of working for a boss. She makes her personal Declaration of Independent: "No boss telling me absolutely nothing. Independent means just that: My Choice, My Right." Thank you, Kim!

Hannibal in Brooklyn takes his son to school each morning. Nice! How can he? Hannibal is an independent contractor. He proudly says, "I am the boss of what I do every single day."

Nathaniel in Oregon solved the perpetual conflict between work and family. Nathaniel chose independent work over W-2 employment. Now his schedule is flexible, he has time for his family, and he has savings to draw on. Thank you, Nathaniel!

Larry in Kentucky blends work and caring for others. Larry has recently helped his parents, his wife, and "extended family members" deal with serious medical problems. His family relies on him. Since their needs change every day, his work schedule must flex, too. An employer can't rely on ANY of Larry's days being available. Instead, Larry uses multiple apps to find driving assignments that use his time effectively. Gig driving solves Larry's income and flexibility challenges. Thank you, Larry.

Shianna in Quebec is a homeschooling mom of two whose boyfriend has a crazy first-responder schedule. How does she manage that? Shianna does gig work part-time to help the household's income. She also urges American moms and dads who earn money by gig work to speak up for their freedom. Do what Shianna did—say WHY YOU LIKE independent contracting in a 30-60 second video. Then upload your statement to NewJobsAmerica and Rideshare Rodeo at https://upload.vloggi.com/projects/BYEX-002. We'll get your video message to Washington. Thank you, Shianna!

Tim in St. Louis takes delight in the gig economy. Freedom. Variety. Money. Choices. Fun. Nice to hear, I love what I do. Thanks for your infectious enthusiasm, Tim!

Tim in St. Louis takes delight in the gig economy. Freedom. Variety. Money. Choices. Fun. Nice to hear, I love what I do. Thanks for your infectious enthusiasm, Tim!

Nathaniel in Oregon solved the perpetual conflict between work and family. Nathaniel chose independent work over W-2 employment. Now his schedule is flexible, he has time for his family, and he has savings to draw on. Thank you, Nathaniel!

Larry in Bowling Green, Kentucky has recently helped his parents, his wife, and his "extended family members" deal with serious medical problems. His family relies on him. Since their needs change every day, his schedule must flex, too. An employer could never rely on his time being available. Larry uses multiple apps (online platforms) to find driving assignments that use his time effectively. Gig driving using platforms solves Larry's income and flexibility challenges. Thank you, Larry.

Linda in Toledo calmly refutes claims that independent contractors want "benefits" of being employees. "We're in this to make money." "Accept or decline the orders." "Flexibility is key." Linda manages her time, her work, and her profit goals. Linda doesn't need a boss. Thank you, Linda!