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 <blockquote>Being self-employed feels a bit like being on an extended road trip. Untethered and free, but lonely and unsupported too. Ultimate freedoms combined with shallow roots.</blockquote>That's a super insightful take on the self employment thing that people probably don't consider that much when deciding whether to take the leap