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State of Independence 2021 - A breakdown on all things independent work

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Contra, along with Li Jin, presents The State of Independence Report. We surveyed over 10,000 independent workers in design, engineering, product, writing, content marketing & social media on the what, how, and why of their work.
Read the full report here!

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Li Jin
Maker
Hi everyone! I'm super excited to present The State of Independence Report 2021, in concert with Contra, a new professional network that gives workers the tools they need for a flexible career. Anyone who has ever met me can probably tell that I'm obsessed with how the future of work will look more independent and creative than the corporate 9-5s of yesteryear. Workers are increasingly choosing projects that they personally feel values-aligned with, taking charge of their own education/upskilling, and choosing freelance not for the money but for the autonomy and freedom. This report quantifies those trends; we surveyed over 10,000 independents who work in digital product-related industries. The report reflects the incredible shift we are seeing in the current workforce. Hope you enjoy it! -Li
Uladzimir Yankovich
@ljin18 Congratulations on the launch. The project was lucky with an investor and a hunter :)
Mark Dusseau
@ljin18 Love the report 🔥🔥 ! From the insights to the data viz 🤤 Thank you for sharing!
Kyle Pennell
@ljin18 I downloaded this report and was sorely disappointed with it. These guys are just trying to grow their email list with some very obvious survey results. There's nothing in here that any freelancer wouldn't already know, even a beginner. For example, most valuable social media tools include all of the obvious ones that would come up in a quick google search. Top skills being monetized by engineers include React and JavaScript. But kudos to you guys for getting this upvoted on PH and getting a bunch of emails. Next time try to capture or share something that is actually helpful or not totally obvious.
Kyle Pennell
@ljin18 Most of the people commenting and being upvoted in this thread work for Contra. I'm sure they organized a big upvoting session via Slack.
Zoe Colivas
@ljin18 @mark_dusseau Thanks so much !!
Gajus Kuizinas
Maker
The future of work is changing! Work is no longer bound to an office and 9-5 hours. People are taking charge of their own education and focusing their energy on projects that they are personally passionate about. Contra is the new professional network that allows anyone to work for themselves. We provide the tools and infrastructure needed to build your career around the life you want, with zero commission fees; our mission is to enable everyone love what you do & do what you love. 🤗 This survey is a summary of how independents are finding work, getting paid, and everything in between. Learn how to work independently, the benefits, and tools used by independents around the world today. 🚀
Zoe Colivas
@kuizinas Very well said! Lucky to work with you every day 🚀
Allison Nulty
Maker
@kuizinas Couldn't have said it better. Flexibility is the key of the future - excited for what's next!
Artem Matviienko
Maker
Recent events with Covid-19 only speed up the process of changing the future of work. You probably know that creatives no longer want to sit in the office 9 to 5. They search for remote, independent, and high-quality opportunities. Check out this report if you are curious how other independents work today and find out about the most popular skills and tools they use!
Zoe Colivas
@aamatviienko This is so true! 🙌
Allison Nulty
Maker
@aamatviienko Couldn't agree more! The COVID pandemic simply shed light on a trend that was quickly building. This report summarizes those findings so well!
Ben Huffman
Maker
Its so exciting to launch the first annual State of Independence with @ljin18 and the entire Contra team. The world has changed and the future of work is flexible. If you have ever thought about going independent, becoming a business of one, or freelancing, this report will give you a good idea of what it takes and how others are doing it.
Zoe Colivas
@ljin18 @ben_huffman The dream team 🚀
Allison Nulty
Maker
@ljin18 @ben_huffman Fortunate to work alongside you in building this incredible community and product. Best is yet to come 🙌🏼
Ken Moo
Congrats to the ?makers Contra team, a lot of effort must have went into building this report. I love the visuals and the design. Congrats!
Zoe Colivas
@ken_moo We really appreciate the support! Glad you like the report 💥
Allison Nulty
Maker
@ken_moo Thanks, Ken! We are so excited about the way the data and visuals came together to tell the story of independent work!
Oguz Gelal
What a beautiful experience on the report!
Madi Pignetti
@oguz_gelal1 Thank you! The designers and engineers are beyond talented! 🔥
Allison Nulty
Maker
@oguz_gelal1 Thank you! We are so proud of the combination of insights & visuals!
Madi Pignetti
The future of work is here, and it is revolutionary ✨ Independent workers are making more and working less, and most importantly -- making work they love 💛 I was so inspired reading this report, and in addition to all of the useful data, it was so fun to interact with! It has been an absolute dream working at Contra on this team of fellow independents & visionaries! The best is yet to come 🚀
Zoe Colivas
@madi_pignetti It is a dream to work with you!! Excited for what is to come 🚀
Allison Nulty
Maker
@madi_pignetti Revolutionary indeed 🤩
Janjira Sun
Maker
@madi_pignetti It's been such a fun ride working alongside you, can't wait to see what we collaborate on next! 🚀
Steven Hess
The idea of work life balance is a myth. A concept created to give work and life equal prominence. But this is not true. Work is a subset of life, a hugely important one but a subset nevertheless. No one is going to be CEO of your life other than you. How much you invest of your life resources into work is a decision you make in order to achieve the goals you set. Everyone is an entrepreneur now, but maybe not everyone knows this yet. Celebrating this shift supports myth busting.
Zoe Colivas
@1_steven_hess Couldn't agree more! 🚀
Allison Nulty
Maker
@1_steven_hess "Work is a subset of life" 💯 . Well-said -- the transition to autonomous & flexible work that let's us live the life we want is amazing. Appreciate the support!
Ivanna Wendel
Your visuals are awesome! Like always! Great job!🚀
Madi Pignetti
@ivanna_wendel Ahhh thank you for your support! ✨
Zoe Colivas
@ivanna_wendel Thank youuuu!!
Allison Nulty
Maker
ABIR HS
Contra has the best landing page of 2021.
Zoe Colivas
@abirxhossain So happy you like them ✨
David Chuka
@abirxhossain 😅 same thing I said!
Allison Nulty
Maker
@abirxhossain - Glad you think so, our design team reallly crushed 🤩😍
Julio Gudiño
Maker
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