1,543,823
That's an odd question to ask a site populated by independent contractors aka entrepreneurs.
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John Juarez
Fremont, CA
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Ryan Huggins - Thousan...
Thousand Oaks, CA
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Kathleen Daniels, Prob...
San Jose, CA
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Kasey & John Boles
Boise, ID
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Candice A. Donofrio
Fort Mohave, AZ
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Mary Yonkers
Erie, PA
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Peter Testa
Danbury, CT
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Lyn Sims
Schaumburg, IL
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Thomas J. Nelson, REAL...
La Jolla, CA
5,104,931
The reason I entered this profession was not to go back being an employee.
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Peter Testa
Danbury, CT
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John Juarez
Fremont, CA
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Greg Large
Grove City, OH
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Ryan Huggins - Thousan...
Thousand Oaks, CA
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Kathleen Daniels, Prob...
San Jose, CA
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Candice A. Donofrio
Fort Mohave, AZ
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Dr. Karen Lewis, Broke...
Fort Lauderdale, FL
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Brenda Mayette
Glenville, NY
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Kat Palmiotti
Kalispell, MT
851,242
After two layoffs, I'll take being an independent contractor!
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John Juarez
Fremont, CA
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Ryan Huggins - Thousan...
Thousand Oaks, CA
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Kathleen Daniels, Prob...
San Jose, CA
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Buzz Mackintosh
Frederick, MD
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Mary Yonkers
Erie, PA
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Lyn Sims
Schaumburg, IL
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
5,583,278
I can't imagine having a "real job"....
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John Juarez
Fremont, CA
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Kathleen Daniels, Prob...
San Jose, CA
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Candice A. Donofrio
Fort Mohave, AZ
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Mary Yonkers
Erie, PA
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Buzz Mackintosh
Frederick, MD
628,914
Independent is the way to go if you have the motivation & structure to succeed. It is not for everyone; some need the security of a steady pay check and in the case of some company owner's they need the security of the franchise instead of being independent.
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John Juarez
Fremont, CA
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Buzz Mackintosh
Frederick, MD
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Kathleen Daniels, Prob...
San Jose, CA
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Mary Yonkers
Erie, PA
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Brenda Mayette
Glenville, NY
3,345,091
That ship sailed for me many years ago ... there is no turning back.
IC for me ... I love being the captain of my own ship.
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Peter Testa
Danbury, CT
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John Juarez
Fremont, CA
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Mary Yonkers
Erie, PA
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Anthony Acosta - ALLAT...
Atlanta, GA
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Kathleen Daniels, Prob...
San Jose, CA
5,230,119
Independent contractor, hands down!
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John Juarez
Fremont, CA
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Anthony Acosta - ALLAT...
Atlanta, GA
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Kathleen Daniels, Prob...
San Jose, CA
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Mary Yonkers
Erie, PA
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Peter Testa
Danbury, CT
2,436,099
I agree with Nina Hollander - I've been an employee, and while being able to receive a paycheck and benefits whether you're working, sick or on vacation is an amazing thing, there are way too many constraints as an employee on what you do and how.
I'd much rather be an independent contractor.
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John Juarez
Fremont, CA
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Kathleen Daniels, Prob...
San Jose, CA
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Mary Yonkers
Erie, PA
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Peter Testa
Danbury, CT
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Lyn Sims
Schaumburg, IL
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
2,220,654
Independent contractor
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Peter Testa
Danbury, CT
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Mary Yonkers
Erie, PA
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Kathleen Daniels, Prob...
San Jose, CA
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Anthony Acosta - ALLAT...
Atlanta, GA
758,035
Having done both, I can objectively say that I am happy with my present occupation- IC.
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John Juarez
Fremont, CA
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Anthony Acosta - ALLAT...
Atlanta, GA
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Kathleen Daniels, Prob...
San Jose, CA
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Mary Yonkers
Erie, PA
4,572,289
Hello Paul --- I have been an employee in other fields but am classified technically as an independent contractor in real estate---I do wonder how long this designation for me will last or be an option--- it's worth pondering in our always changing/evolving world.
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Anthony Acosta - ALLAT...
Atlanta, GA
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Kathleen Daniels, Prob...
San Jose, CA
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Mary Yonkers
Erie, PA
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Peter Testa
Danbury, CT
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
2,182,552
I'm a lousy employee !
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Mary Yonkers
Erie, PA
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Kathleen Daniels, Prob...
San Jose, CA
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Michael J. Perry
Lancaster, PA
4,800,082
I'm happy being an independent contractor.
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Mary Yonkers
Erie, PA
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Anthony Acosta - ALLAT...
Atlanta, GA
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Kathleen Daniels, Prob...
San Jose, CA
5,216,409
The preference for me is as an independent contractor. The debate has been going on for years. The details of qualification go beyond your written agreement to the facts of control.
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John Juarez
Fremont, CA
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Mary Yonkers
Erie, PA
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Kathleen Daniels, Prob...
San Jose, CA
1,231,853
Just pay me!
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Kathleen Daniels, Prob...
San Jose, CA
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Candice A. Donofrio
Fort Mohave, AZ
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Peter Testa
Danbury, CT
921,504
I aspire to be a postal worker or comptroller.
Then the phone rings and I awake to the real world.
I prefer to define the steps my future takes.
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Kathleen Daniels, Prob...
San Jose, CA
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Candice A. Donofrio
Fort Mohave, AZ
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Mary Yonkers
Erie, PA
3,416,038
Looking Back at 32 years of real estate how i would have loved to be an employee, have paid vacation and a 401k with company match. I do love the Independence of am independent contractor
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Kathleen Daniels, Prob...
San Jose, CA
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Mary Yonkers
Erie, PA
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
1,844,301
An IC but sometimes I think that the lines are blurred. We should really read up on the differences & then remind the owners of your company of our status when they require your presence at meetings.
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Kathleen Daniels, Prob...
San Jose, CA
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Mary Yonkers
Erie, PA
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Peter Testa
Danbury, CT
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
1,513,143
Independent, but the Honey Do List never seems to end!
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Kathleen Daniels, Prob...
San Jose, CA
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Mary Yonkers
Erie, PA
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
7,836,419
Independent contractor.
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Peter Testa
Danbury, CT
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Mary Yonkers
Erie, PA
613,494
I would not make a good employee...
Eve
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Mary Yonkers
Erie, PA
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Kathleen Daniels, Prob...
San Jose, CA
5,049,466
I like my current status after years in the corporate world.
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Mary Yonkers
Erie, PA
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Kathleen Daniels, Prob...
San Jose, CA
1,239,901
Most young agents these days want to get paid immediately. They work for a company that pays salary. In our area, the new agents ask do you have stock option or insurance? The experienced ones do better strike on their own.
Real top agents work as a broker-associates or independent contractor. Often the commission is capped.
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Mary Yonkers
Erie, PA
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Kathleen Daniels, Prob...
San Jose, CA
716,049
Independent contractor by far. Have not been an employee... as far as I can remember, eons ago.
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Mary Yonkers
Erie, PA
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Kathleen Daniels, Prob...
San Jose, CA
1,052,211
Naw. I'll keep Golden Faerie Goddess Boss!
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Mary Yonkers
Erie, PA
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Candice A. Donofrio
Fort Mohave, AZ
2,781,173
Both have served me well...
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Mary Yonkers
Erie, PA
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Kathleen Daniels, Prob...
San Jose, CA
846,475
IC
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Mary Yonkers
Erie, PA
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Kathleen Daniels, Prob...
San Jose, CA
3,071,489
Door #1
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Kathleen Daniels, Prob...
San Jose, CA
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Mary Yonkers
Erie, PA
427,267
Depends on the day I suppose, but for the most part the independent contract status works for me.
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Kathleen Daniels, Prob...
San Jose, CA
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Mary Yonkers
Erie, PA
4,882,355
Independent contractor.
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Mary Yonkers
Erie, PA
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
177,849
Independent contractor - all day long..I can't think of going to lunch when someone wants me too and I am not hungry or get that same pay check every week..Oh nooooooooooooo..I would rather make nothing for a week or month than to get same check day in and day out...But truthfully, neither I would rather be a business owner...
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Candice A. Donofrio
Fort Mohave, AZ
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
4,272,548
If you see what is happening in California (and it was reported right by the national media) we might see the end of independent contractors as we know it today...
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Paul S. Henderson, REA...
Tacoma, WA
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Fred Griffin Florida R...
Tallahassee, FL
117,135
independent contracvtors trun their own business.
That iswhat I do and I love it.
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Mary Yonkers
Erie, PA
4,434,127
Independent contractor
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Kathleen Daniels, Prob...
San Jose, CA
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
1,525,616
I like being an independent contractor thus I have been a REALTOR for almost 20 years.
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John Juarez
Fremont, CA
1,502,998
100% independent contractor. Been an employee before... or as I call it "a number and a line on an expense sheet" and am happy to not be there anymore. Would find a way to remain an IC if real estate goes the way of the employee/employer relationship. Already have one sure fire way based on the 3 test ruling.
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John Juarez
Fremont, CA
519,324
I've been both and would have a hard time going back to being an employee. Too many years, too many idiosyncrasies to fit back into the corporate world and live on somebody elses schedule.
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
900,128
W-2 employee - goes toward your social security benefits. Did you mean within the RE environment or in general?
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
5,772,575
2,684,109
I don't work for nobody.
Well, okay, I work for my clients, but I am not their employee per se.
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
4,936,705
5,868,554
763,883
I like the arrangement that currently exists. I do my own personal business without the responsibility of an owner. I am an employee at RE/MAX of Valencia but am able to run within the business as my own entity. We have what is call the 100% program. It's amazing what we receive without the owner's responsibility. I used to own and operate a retail business. Never again.
4,319,419
Paul S. Henderson, REALTOR®,CRS, - being a 'free spirit' I'd be an independent contractor.
3,164,294
3,986,258
6,393,609
Employee is kind of a dirty word in my book, I prefer partners and contractors.
644,125
1,712,676
Like Groucho Marx said, any club that would have me as a member, I don't want to belong to. Independent contractor.
182,915
Independent contractor. I never like since they start giving us salary, calling us employee but technically we are not.