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1. Are there any nationalities that are predisposed to being self-employed? Are there any that are not? Why does the UK have the most self-employed workers in Europe?
2. Which of the eight 'Reasons to become self-employed' from the infographic would be the most important for you?
3. What hardships are there in being an employee?
4. Discuss the following:
a) Employers take care of a million details.
b) Employers provide infrastructure.
c) Employers often provide free training.
d) Many people’s favourite part of employment is the social aspect.
e) You don't need to be as motivated when you are an employee.
f) To be self-employed, you must be able to develop strategies, and be able to market your business.
g) "At 5 p.m. I go home and don't have to think about work any more."
5. How many people do you know who work in the profession of their choice?
6. Is self-employment something that you would consider for yourself? Would you only accept work that involved your speciality, or would you be happy to work in other sectors?
7. Is it easy to work for yourself in your country?
8. In the UK, some employers see self-employment as a way of shifting risk/responsibility on to their staff. Does this happen in your country?
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Situation
You are the head of HR at a large company.In an effort to reduce costs, your company wants to lay off some staff, and then re-employ them as self-employed contractors.
Start the process by discussing the proposal with your employee (your teacher), who has been at the company for 10 years.
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Discuss quotes
"England is a nation of shopkeepers."
- Napoleon Bonaparte
"The maxim of the British people is “Business as usual.”
- Winston Churchill
"Being your own boss is great: you get to choose which 18 hours of the day you work."
- Anon
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