Self employment has a lot of headaches and red tape, but I wouldn’t trade it for anything. I simply don’t have to put up with that kind of garbage and am thankful for it every day. I’m so sorry for those who do. It makes me sad. I don’t blame anyone for whatever choice they make. It’s up to them, as it should be. Mandating anything is ridiculous, in my opinion.
I DO have the advantage that I can be self-employed if I like. As a tutor. I shiver to think if I was still a pro engineer. My old plant went totally woke as it is and is forcing the vax…of course, it IS a fed contractor.