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Fueled by demographic changes, technology advances, and shifting work paradigms, the freelance economy is booming as freelancing becomes a preferred lifestyle choice for more workers around the world. New technologies make remote working accessible and more productive; online marketplaces and social media networks provide new venues for freelancers to promote their skills and find work; and cross-border payment platforms make it easier for them to get paid, regardless of where the client is and what currency they use.<\/p>\n

Freelancing\u2019s growing popularity is driven by global generational shifts. Mostly led by younger workers in pursuit of greater independence and fresh business opportunities, 54% of millennials in developed countries started or plan to start their own business. And as many as 64% of millennial full-time workers want to have \u201cside hustles\u201d to make extra money. For older workers, freelancing provides an attractive option to extend their career while gaining a new measure of freedom and flexibility.<\/p>\n

To better understand the trends impacting this global movement, we surveyed 7,000+ freelancers from more than 150 countries, including emerging markets such as Pakistan, the Philippines, and Ukraine. Survey respondents comprise a random sample of Payoneer\u2019s cross-border payment platform users, providing unique insights into how these globally-enabled freelancers operate, what makes them successful, and what rates they command.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

The freelance economy is booming and is quickly becoming the lifestyle of choice for many workers worldwide. 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