What professions are conducive for self-employment? (average, real estate, owner, degree)

[misc.random]

What professions are conducive for self-employment?

I rather not work for someone else for the rest of my life, and so i want to tailor my education towards a career field that will eventually lead to self employment.

For example, I wouldn't major in fashion merchandising or hospitality mgmt because graduates from those programs are more likely to end up working for a large corporation their entire lives.

Doctors, dentists, lawyers, plumbers, they all seem to be self employed.
so what other profession besides these tend to have a higher percent of self employed professionals?

[thinkin about it]

Accounting.


I prefer cannabis growing (legally) and real estate.

[fanman72]

I'd have to disagree with you on lawyers. Most work for someone else, and it takes a while to build up a client base

[misc.random]

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[Coolhand68]

Most small business owners I know never went to college. Find something that interests you and open a business where it's needed. Could be a book store, restaurant, coffee shop, personal trainer, dog groomer, computer repair, auto mechanic, photographer etc. Check under the "services" section of Craigslist to see all the various jobs people offer under the guise of being self-employed.

[kodaka]

Occupations identified as having higher-than-average self-employment (self-employment across all occupations is 10%) according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics:

photographers. interior designers. psychologists. veterinarians. massage therapists.

But nearly all occupations have some degree of self-employment. If you want to work for yourself, there's no reason why you need to limit your career choice.

[kodaka]

I'd have to disagree with you on lawyers. Most work for someone else, and it takes a while to build up a client base

According to BLS, nearly a quarter of all lawyers are self-employed. That is three times higher than the average occupation.

[PurpleLove08]

Originally Posted by Coolhand68

Most small business owners I know never went to college. Find something that interests you and open a business where it's needed. Could be a book store, restaurant, coffee shop, personal trainer, dog groomer, computer repair, auto mechanic, photographer etc. Check under the "services" section of Craigslist to see all the various jobs people offer under the guise of being self-employed.

Great suggestions.

I've considered a lot of these.
I think the dog groomer, computer repair, and auto mechanic are good choices.

People love their dogs. Computers will always need to be repaired. Cars will always need work.

If you have plenty of patience OP, I'd train to be a doctor. They will ALWAYS be in need.

[tired-of-mn]

You still have to work for someone in selfemployment, your coustomers.I say stock trader,prospector or poker player.

[keep on livin]

Employed by a company, or Self employed, You will always be working for someone else.
Boss / Customer. You can be fired by either one.

I have done both. You just have to pick your poison.