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5 Rewarding Careers That Let You Be Your Own Boss

Published on August 12, 2021

Being your own boss often means working from wherever you want, setting your own hours, taking random days off, and making all the decisions without needing permission from a higher-up. But while self-employment might be the dream for many people, …

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