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Scott Rasmussen's Number of the Day for August 20, 2021

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By Scott Rasmussen

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August 20, 2021: Forty-six percent (46%) of voters believe the ideal job is to be self-employed. A Scott Rasmussen national survey found that another 21% would like to work for a small business.[1]

Fifteen percent (15%) think that working for a large corporation would be ideal while 9% would like a government job.[1]

Fifty percent (50%) of men think self-employment is the best option. So do 43% of women.[1]



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