Pretty much the equivalent of being a freelanceworker today, the free agent can still work at the local coffeehouse or laundry cleaners, both of which will still be around according to Hiemstra.
Another possibility to fill such a void is to consider hiring a freelance or contract worker to assist with specific projects or tasks so you are not burdened with ongoing payroll expenses.
Former tech support worker Robert Johnston quit his job to pursue a freelance career because he was tired of running around after workplace technophobes and getting very little gratitude in return.