Watch a debate, listen to a campaign promise, and wait to get mentioned. While politicians vie for office and make promises of change, what’s there for the self employed?
Self employed professionals face the same concerns, the same problems and the same fears as those who work in employer-based settings, and yet the needs of those who work for themselves aren’t even so much as an afterthought when it comes to the current political and election climate. While all parties address issues of health care, none of the proposed plans do anything to help those who must support themselves without the aid of an employer. In fact, self employed professionals are rarely addressed during speeches and debates. Do politicians care about you?
Do Politicians Care About the Self Employed?
Self employment statistics show us that in 2003, there were 18.6 million self employed business out there, and those numbers have been on the rise. With nearly 20 million people, self employed professionals are truly a large demographic…and an important one. Why, then, are self employed professionals left out in the cold when it comes to political promises?
Self Employed Professionals are Rarely Addressed
The self employed may not be mentioned or addressed by politicians, but their votes are every bit as viable and important. The best way for the self employed to make their needs known is to present them, talk about them, and prove that they do in fact have voices (despite the politics).
