{"id":7496,"date":"2021-07-11T08:33:17","date_gmt":"2021-07-11T00:33:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dollarsandsense.sg\/business\/?p=7496"},"modified":"2021-07-11T08:33:18","modified_gmt":"2021-07-11T00:33:18","slug":"why-2021-could-be-a-good-year-for-freelancers-gig-economy-workers-to-consider-a-full-time-job","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dollarsandsense.sg\/business\/why-2021-could-be-a-good-year-for-freelancers-gig-economy-workers-to-consider-a-full-time-job\/","title":{"rendered":"Why 2021 Could Be A Good Year For Freelancers &#038; Gig Economy Workers To Consider A Full-Time Job"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>To be clear, we are not suggesting for anyone to stop self-employment if it\u2019s suiting them. If the financial remuneration is reasonable and you enjoy the flexibility of working as a self-employed person, it makes sense to continue doing so. Whether you are working for yourself or someone else, it\u2019s never easy to find a job that you like.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, if you have been thinking about getting a full-time job for some time, but previously, you could not find one, and you end up taking on freelance and gig economy work for an extended period, 2021 could be a good year to consider switching back to full-time employment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Let us explain why.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"record-level-of-job-vacancies-in-singapore\"><strong>Record Level Of Job Vacancies In Singapore<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Here\u2019s a piece of statistics that may shock you. According to MOM\u2019s latest statistics, job vacancies (seasonally adjusted) are currently at a record high of 68,400, exceeding the last high of 65,500 in March 2015. In other words, in spite of the COVID-19 pandemic, there are more available jobs in Singapore right now than ever.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-1 is-cropped\"><ul class=\"blocks-gallery-grid\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"712\" src=\"https:\/\/dollarsandsense.sg\/business\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Job-Vacancy-1024x712.png\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"7498\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/dollarsandsense.sg\/business\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Job-Vacancy.png\" data-link=\"https:\/\/dollarsandsense.sg\/business\/?attachment_id=7498\" class=\"wp-image-7498\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dollarsandsense.sg\/business\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Job-Vacancy-1024x712.png 1024w, https:\/\/dollarsandsense.sg\/business\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Job-Vacancy-300x209.png 300w, https:\/\/dollarsandsense.sg\/business\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Job-Vacancy-768x534.png 768w, https:\/\/dollarsandsense.sg\/business\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Job-Vacancy-200x140.png 200w, https:\/\/dollarsandsense.sg\/business\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Job-Vacancy-380x264.png 380w, https:\/\/dollarsandsense.sg\/business\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Job-Vacancy-800x557.png 800w, https:\/\/dollarsandsense.sg\/business\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Job-Vacancy-1160x807.png 1160w, https:\/\/dollarsandsense.sg\/business\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Job-Vacancy.png 1400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are wondering why, the reason is simple. Due to border restrictions, it\u2019s hard and expensive to bring in foreign workers. This applies not just to low-wage foreign workers on work permits, but also <a href=\"https:\/\/dollarsandsense.sg\/business\/guide-to-work-passes-in-singapore-work-permits-s-pass-and-employment-pass-ep\/\">S-Pass workers and Employment Pass workers<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Regardless of your personal views about whether you think some companies deliberately prefer hiring foreigners over locals, or that some industries just can\u2019t attract the locals they need, the truth is that Singapore companies are no longer in the driver seat where they can choose easy access to foreign workers over hiring locals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For anyone who is eying a full-time position, it\u2019s worth noting which are the sectors that are hiring and which are not. For example, it doesn\u2019t make sense to say that you want to join the airline industry or the travel-retail sector.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The question is, would these jobs be filled, or would they remain unoccupied until borders are open again to foreign labour.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><strong>Read Also: <\/strong><\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/dollarsandsense.sg\/job-vacancies-record-high-job-vacancy-unemployed-ratio-increased-0-75-0-96-heres-statistics-telling-us-singapores-employment-market\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong><em>Job Vacancies Is At A Record High While Job Vacancy To Unemployed Ratio Has Increased From 0.75 To 0.96. Here\u2019s What The Statistics Is Telling Us About Singapore\u2019s Employment Market<\/em><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"government-continues-to-encourage-full-time-hiring-via-the-jobs-growth-incentive-jgi\">Government Continues To Encourage Full-Time Hiring Via The Jobs Growth Incentive (JGI)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>For those who are unaware, the <a href=\"https:\/\/dollarsandsense.sg\/business\/guide-to-understanding-jobs-growth-incentive-jgi-companies-hiring-local-workers\/\">Jobs Growth Incentive (JGI)<\/a> was introduced in August 2020 to promote local hiring. Under this salary support scheme, Singapore companies can get 25% or 50% salary support, depending on the age, for new local employees hired between September 2020 to September 2021.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This applies to both <strong>Singapore Citizens<\/strong>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<strong>Singapore Permanent Residents (PRs) <\/strong>for the<strong> first $5,000 of gross monthly wages<\/strong>&nbsp;paid to the new local hires&nbsp;<strong>under 40<\/strong>, and&nbsp;<strong>first $6,000 of gross monthly wages<\/strong>&nbsp;paid to new local hires<strong>&nbsp;40 and above<\/strong>, or who is a person with disabilities or an ex-offender.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The salary support for the Jobs Growth&nbsp;Incentive (JGI) is:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>50% for local workers aged 40 and above<\/strong>,<\/li><li><strong>50% for local workers<\/strong>&nbsp;who is 1) a&nbsp;<strong>person with disabilities (PwD)<\/strong>&nbsp;or 2) an&nbsp;<strong>ex-offender<\/strong>, and<\/li><li><strong>25% for local workers who are below the age of 40<\/strong>.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>In other words, Singapore companies enjoy significant wage subsidies from the government for hiring a local during this employment period, which ends on September 2021. It also means that for many companies that may have previously outsourced work to a freelancer or third-party agency, it might make financial sense for them to attempt to bring some of these roles in-house.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For example, a company that previously outsources graphics design work may find it more worthwhile to utilise the JGI as an opportunity to bring the freelancer who is working for them onboard as a full-timer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are an individual who has been plying your services to clients that you have enjoyed working with over the past years, 2021 could be a good time to consider moving into a full-time position if the opportunity arises.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><strong>Read Also: <\/strong><\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/dollarsandsense.sg\/business\/guide-to-understanding-jobs-growth-incentive-jgi-companies-hiring-local-workers\/\"><strong><em>Guide To Understanding The Jobs Growth Incentive (JGI) For Companies Hiring Local Workers<\/em><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"remote-working-is-here-to-stay\">Remote Working Is Here To Stay<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>For a large group of freelancers and gig economy workers, the flexibility of working from home, without needing to adhere to fixed working hours, could have been why they prefer freelance and gig works over full-time employment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For better or worse, COVID-19 has disrupted the regular workplace. Many companies have transitioned to largely a work-from-home environment or a hybrid work arrangement. Showing up daily in the office at 9 am is now the exception, rather than the norm for some companies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The means that workers who may have previously avoided full-time employment because they could not commit to fixed working hours in the office can now consider again if they can secure full-time, largely work-from-home positions. This may appeal to the likes of stay-at-home moms looking to re-join the workforce or even those with a disability that makes it difficult for them to travel to the office daily.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s important to note that <strong>working from home won\u2019t make these jobs any easier<\/strong>. Whether you are working from home or in the office, a stressful, fast-paced job will remain as such \u2013 stressful and fast-paced. What working-from-home change is that it makes these jobs more accessible for a greater pool of workers to perform by allowing them more flexibility to juggle other important areas of their lives, while still being able to hold down full-time employment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><strong>Read Also: <\/strong><\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/dollarsandsense.sg\/business\/why-work-from-home-is-so-productive-non-instantaneous-communication\/\"><strong><em>The Reason Why Work-From-Home Is So Productive: Non-Instantaneous Communication<\/em><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Employment opportunities for locals have increase significantly over the past 6 months as borders remain largely closed to foreigners\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":7499,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[364],"tags":[474,145,1103,146,1102,1101,917],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the 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