State of Independence 2021 - A breakdown on all things independent work

Cheers to the contra team! Who makes that music? its dope!!

Our work no longer needs to be 'just a source of income'. It can be something that we enjoy doing and something that improves the quality of our day to day lives in the same way that hobbies do while still addressing our financial requirements. We now know, for a lot of jobs, it is possible to do this. In fact, a lot of people around the world are already doing it this way and have been doing it for a while. Remote work is one important aspect of the new way of working but that's not the whole thing. For this to be sustainable, you need a platform that removes the friction from working remotely so that you can spend more time on what you want to do rather than what you need to do. The State of Independence report, based on a survey of 10,000+ independents, includes a lot data and information that is driving us to build the platform, tools and community to help independents and companies around the world thrive in this new era.

Hard work & dedication. Couldn't be more proud of what we are doing at Contra. Our tech is superb and our team even more. But there's more! We are not solely looking to have a great platform that can actually help people all around the world find flexible and remote work, we want to inform and educate people (and especially companies) about what the independent community actually looks like. The state of independence is the product of incredible amounts of hard work, dedication, and passion. Just like everything we do at Contra.

The future of work is clear: it is flexible and people have agency over their day-to-day. People are tired of sacrificing their lifestyle for work -- which is why working independently and having a flexible career is the now and the future. 🚀 I am so proud of all the work the Contra team put into this report. When someone doubts the power of working as an independent, this is what I'll send their way.

I love indie industry. Thanks for sharing this.

"It's a lifestyle. Independents are increasingly beginning to focus their energy on projects that they personally stand by." https://contra.com/freelance-ind... We are no longer willing to sacrifice our values & interests to mold into a corporate matrix. I am so proud to be a part of the Contra team, paving the way for a future that enables independents to live & work in a way that optimizes their talents and aligns to their values & lifestyle. The first annual State of Independence may be the first of its kind but represents a trend that has been many years in the making. Humans are community-driven, autonomous, and value-centered individuals and our professional lifestyle should be built to match! And check out that dataset + visuals 👀😍🤓! Our mission at Contra is to provide the tools & community you need to build the professional lifestyle you want. The best is yet to come! 🚀

The future of flexible work means more and more individuals will be able to live the life they choose. They'll have the autonomy to make their own executive decisions; working hard to play just as hard! 🚀 Had I not been in the world of independent work, I wouldn't have been able to land my dream opportunity to work with a dynamic and supportive team like Contra's. Proud of all of the hard work the team puts into this, and endlessly grateful that we're working on the future of work together 💛

This looks amazing. Definitely will read this! Congrats on your launch.

Right now, I’m at the beach celebrating this launch. Celebrating not only the immense hard work that my team has put into this launch, but the fact that I can work anywhere, anytime, and that I am thriving with this model. The workforce is changing–the future is flexible, and it's NOW. Read how 10,000+ independents agree. No longer do we have to be confined by location and commute. Creativity shouldn’t come from staring at a cubicle wall, but from the vibrant life around you that you have time to live. The State of Independence Report is an example of the driving force behind the passionate team here at Contra. We are creating the tools that enable and empower you to become a part of this movement. To work with people you value on projects that you are passionate about. Cheers! 🚀

The State of Independence Report is one of the well designed and well-detailed reports I ever saw. Absolutely love the interactive website. Particularly learned a lot of tools creators prefer to use. Congrats on the launch Li and Contra team