I'm freelance & just turned 26, do i begrudgingly tie myself down for bennies or do I stay wild & eat the cost of health insurance?

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Stay wild as long as you can.

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For eggs benny? Do anything.

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I think as long as the job market is good there's no need to tie yourself down for the time being. (Unless you're a woman thinking about having kids soon and need paid time off and good insurance to do it.) Obamacare has actually made insurance affordable and possible to attain, so until Trump fucks it up and you have to go full time to get insurance, I'd say enjoy freelancing if you like it.

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If you're getting work, stay wild!

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Stay wild! If you're freelancing consistently and at a good rate the benefits cost won't matter at all

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