self-employed
US /ˌself.ɪmˈplɔɪd/
UK /ˌself.ɪmˈplɔɪd/
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working for oneself as a freelancer or the owner of a business rather than for an employer
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She decided to become self-employed after years in corporate.
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Many artists are self-employed and manage their own careers.