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Working for Yourself with Ticket to Work

Narrator:

If you're interested in pursuing fulfillment and financial independence through Social Security's 
Ticket to Work Program, you may be wondering can I use my Ticket to Work to become self-
employed? The answer is yes!

Self-employment is exactly what it sounds like working for yourself. There are a variety of ways 
to be self-employed, including:

* Owning a store or online business 

* Working as an independent consultant or contractor, or working as a freelancer.

The fastest growing self-employment jobs include:

* Construction workers 

* Childcare workers

* Hair stylists 

* Real estate agents and management analysts.


How can you determine if self-employment is right for you? Let's take a look at a few of the pros 
and cons of working for yourself. Some of the benefits of self-employment include:

* Having more control 

* Being passionate about what you do

* Potentially managing your own work schedule

* Identifying and choosing your own reasonable accommodations.


However, there are a few risks to consider: 

* You may lack a stable income.

* It may take some time to make your business profitable.

* You may have difficulty finding clients or customers and that can be stressful. 


Be aware that there are limits to the amount you can work and earn if you're self-employed.

Do you think self-employment might be the right path for your employment journey?

If so, Social Security has special rules for people who choose to be self-employed. Learn more 
by reading Social Security's Red Book at ssa.gov/redbook. 

For more information, call the Ticket to Work Help Line at 1-866-968-7842. For TTY, it's 1-866-833-2967. 
Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Eastern.

Or visit us online at choosework.ssa.gov.

For information on Work Incentives, visit Social Security's Red Book at ssa.gov/redbook. 

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