Upon arrival, we noticed right away that there were many "new" additions to small resting place. Being entreprenuer I am, I quickly said, "Man, now here's a job that offers job security!" Think about, it's one thing in life that EVERYBODY is going to do!

Quickly changing subject, my fiance' stated that her job offers job security also, because she processes dental claims. "As long as everybody has teeth, I'll have a job", she said, and that was pretty much end of that....

Until today! As I was sitting at my computer, doing some work, I got to thinking about our little conversation, when it hit me. There is NO such thing as job security!

I know, I know, what about doctors, lawyers, dentists etc, we will always need their services. Well, that's partially true. Although I am not a psychic, I would say that it's pretty safe to assume that we will probably need them also, but let's look at big picture...

Being self-employed, or freelancing is a truly unique environment in which to work. Basically, you wake up every morning and “reinvent wheel.” That means that you begin every day knowing that you’ll be required to provide your customers with something they feel that they can’t live without. That’s not an easy thing for your stress level to handle.

Being self-employed is synonymous with long hours, and working through those days that you really should have taken off. It means that your stomach is repeatedly in knots and adrenaline just doesn’t flow anymore.

If this describes you, you’re not alone.

Working for oneself from home, in front of computer on weekdays and weekends is becoming evermore popular thanks to internet and World Wide Web. However, with this ever growing popularity of independence, comes increasing build of stress.

Symptoms of high stress in those who are self-employed include: