The job market is still rough. The next step in your career might be becoming your own boss.

Bonnie Chiurazzi started her own market research firm, Vibe Insights Lab, after being laid off in 2024, leveraging her expertise and savings. The article highlights a growing trend of job seekers turning to entrepreneurship amid a challenging job market, with LinkedIn data showing a 75% surge in US business founders since 2022. Challenges persist in sectors like tech and finance, but self-employment is seen as a viable alternative.