{"id":26169,"date":"2023-07-18T16:59:59","date_gmt":"2023-07-18T14:59:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/phoneenglish.es\/blog\/?p=26169"},"modified":"2023-07-20T10:59:33","modified_gmt":"2023-07-20T08:59:33","slug":"the-quiet-guilt-of-self-employment","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/phoneenglish.es\/blog\/2023\/07\/the-quiet-guilt-of-self-employment\/","title":{"rendered":"The Quiet Guilt of Self-Employment"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

B2 – Upper Intermediate<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The idea of working for oneself has become more and more fashionable in recent years due to the fact that it gives individuals the independence, flexibility, and the potential to embark on what interests them. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

While working for yourself can be rewarding, there are obstacles to overcome. Despite the frequently idealized perception of being one’s own boss, many self-employed people carry a quiet guilt.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Explore the multifaceted emotions that freelance employees experience, the causes of their guilt, and any possible impacts on their overall health by clicking the link.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

https:\/\/www.bbc.com\/worklife\/article\/20230614-the-quiet-guilt-of-self-employment<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Vocabulary Questions:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. What does \u201cit\u2019s much easier said than done\u201d<\/strong> mean in the sentence, \u201cUnfortunately for the self-employed, some of these workers report it\u2019s much easier said than done<\/strong> \u2013 and can be a catalyst for burnout.<\/em>\u201d? Use this expression in your own sentence.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. What does \u201cbillable hours\u201d<\/strong> mean in the sentence, \u201cIt\u2019s also turned me into a workaholic, who squeezes in billable hours<\/strong> on the weekends, and pushes my bedtime to cross one more thing off the to-do list.\u201d<\/em>? Use this in your own sentence.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. What does \u201c to be pronounced\u201d<\/strong> mean in the sentence, \u201cA 35-year-old self-employed graphic designer in the US state of North Carolina, says the guilt is most pronounced<\/strong> when she\u2019s doing something enjoyable.\u201d<\/em>? Use this in your own sentence.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    Discussion Questions:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    1. What are some effective strategies for managing and overcoming the guilt associated with self-employment? Tell me more.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    2. How can self-employed individuals combat the feelings of isolation and loneliness that often accompany their chosen career path? Please share.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    3. What are the biggest advantages and disadvantages you have experienced in your self-employment journey?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    4. Have you faced any specific societal or cultural challenges or judgments as a self-employed person, and how have you navigated them? Please share.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    5. What advice would you give to someone considering self-employment as a career path?<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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