Independence Day is here again! It’s the time of year we get the BBQ out and watch the fireworks, but in the back of our minds many of us will be thinking… just how independent are we? Well, we’re not alone; millions of workers around the world are looking for additional income, freedom and fun by trying different career options and starting their own businesses. They are looking for true financial independence.
Since the start of the recession we’ve been worried about the state of our finances, career and well-being. The labor market is changing and young educated professionals find themselves looking for different ways to make money. People have turned to using their talents, passions, interests and skills to create additional income. As we’ve seen on Fiverr, anything goes, and money really does add up, $5 at a time.
We wanted to take a closer look at our community, what motivated them to start a business on Fiverr and how close are they to financial freedom. So, in the spirit of Independence Day we conducted the ultimate “Road to Job Independence” survey. The results are in and we’ve compiled them in an awesome infographic.
The conclusion? Well, a vast majority (86%) of our sellers seek job independence, and 1 in 5 report their goal with Fiverr is to quit their jobs and work for themselves. Financial freedom is a high motivator, but we see several other aspects come into the picture. More than 80% are frustrated with their traditional 9-to-5 job. It is more the lack of freedom traditional jobs offer than the need for more money that frustrates them (56% vs. 44%). Whatever the reason is, they are all using Fiverr as a way to get financial freedom.
1 in 4 sellers say they aren’t interested in their current job. These frustrations are motivating them to turn to alternative methods of making money – like Fiverr.
So, why do people sell Gigs on Fiver? Well… money is the primary motivation for 72% of micro-entrepreneurs that sell on Fiverr. 40% started their business to have fun while making money, and 32% wanted to gain more professional experience. 42% of sellers offer skills they use for their full-time job, and 35% want to make money from a hobby. Approximately 1 in 3 micro-entrepreneurs on Fiverr said they saw what other people were doing and thought they could too.
While the economy still struggles to recover, you can start your journey towards financial independence this Independence Day with Fiverr.
Click on the infographic below for the full picture. Happy 4th of July to all our American readers!
Financial freedom, The Fiverr.com road to Financial independence
Happy 4th of July to everyone :)
Happy Independence day to everyone! :)
Yes everyone need financial freedom.
Thanks to Fiverr! coz we quit from 8-to-5 job
and get full income from Fiverr
Now we are trying to flood my gig with visitors
and Go To The Road to
…….FINANCIAL INDEPENDENCE…….
I really appreciate that Fiverr gave us the way…….to independence
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Have to agree…Fiverr’s pretty much what I turn to when I need extra cash to pay the bills or do something fun. It’s work, but it’s also nice when I get compliments for a job well done.
happy ditch the countrys your really from day :)
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Hi, I do enjoy the way you have framed this specific issue plus it does. Thank you for this excellent piece and I really do agree with the idea.
This post is such a great motivation to succeed.
Good luck to everyone and Happy 4th. of July =)
What would you do if time and money were not a factor. What would you be doing? Who would you spend your time with? We get to retire when our passive income exceeds our expenses. How much passive income do you have? The money (at least some of the money) you make with Fiverr should be used to invest in passive income. You want to develop income that is independent of your time so that you can truly be free to live your life.
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i love fiverr cz i can make income from my graphic services :-)
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I know this is a few days late, but I am so happy to have some financial freedom and independence because of Fiverr. Being newly married with a new house and two human sized dogs who look like mini horses, our paychecks go straight to their dogbowls…. or vet bills. Fiverr enables me to have some fun money and for that, I am super appreciative!! Thank you!!
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Hey guys this is Osiris here and I am a biiiig fan of Fiverr. My only questions is – is it really reasonable to talk about $5-30 per gig as a means of financial freedom.
I just don’t know? I am always on the buying side of Fiverr. It just seems crazy that people could actually be making any kind of significant cash when trading their time for $5 bucks! Especially the sellers in western countries with relatively stronger currencies, such as the United States.
I was thinking of Fiverr as a tool for practice and source of testimonials.
Are any of you actually earning cash and if so, how?
Thanks!
Osiris
Happy Independence day to everyone !