Why millions of freelancers fear a Biden presidency may put them out of work

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[Mr. Jeeves]

These people used to irritate the snot out of me with their constant whining about how *unfair* it was not to be given W2 employee status.

I never understood that. Same with joining a union: why would you want to guarantee yourself a maximum salary?

[StAnDeliver]

F these knuckleheads. Incorporate as an LLC and f Newsome. Not only can you bank write-downs and depreciation, but if Gruesome comes after you, you are far more likely to prevail as an LLC in the Federal appeal system all the way to SCOTUS than a sovereign individual.

Which is a little sad -- it means you used the government's own designation as a 'personal' company to thwart an indigination you never should have suffered on your 'own' as a sole proprietor -- but it is what it is! If you're willing to go out on your own, you need to know how the game is played and put the goddamn armor on.

[EBH]

The one putting people’s safety at risk is WAG, the dog walking company.

Best one I’ve worked with has been Callisto Media for writing my book.

Full Disclosure: I operate my own pet care company. When I walked for WAG I had to under my own name and lost all the protections of my own LLC. Example: I fell down the steps at a client’s home under my LLC...covered under Worker Compensation. If I fell while working for WAG, not covered. Dog bites ...which are frequently reported on the WAG platform are not covered. Don’t even get me started.

[jazminerose]

I am somewhat in a niche, academic editing and writing nonfiction books of my own. Editing manuscripts for nonnative English speakers turned out to be quite fun. There is something rewarding in taking a big pile of mess and turning it into a gem.

Thus, I am a bit protected. My college teaching experience is useful as well.

My goal is to maintain multiple income streams that are 100% portable.

[tbw2]

Personally, I’m a freelance writer. Mostly articles, but have written several books for clients.