To work a Fee-for-service, or not to work a Fee-for-service job position that is the question

In a fee-for-service job position if no clients are provided service there is no salary payment. This type of work position comes with several struggles. It does not seem fair to not consider the growing number of fee-for-service job positions where weekly, monthly, or yearly income are unpredictable. I would like to see the Student loan agencies allow fee-for-service positions to pay back the loan the same way finances is earned, by client or caseload.

I believe it can be rewarding to work a fee-for-service position and it can be a challenge. Most fee-for-service positions do not have medical or time off benefits. If a medical crisis occurs or a personal crisis where a fee-for-service worker needs time off the workers lose money which can have a domino effect of falling behind on paying bills. I think it would be empathetic if there were a grant or fund available for fee-for-service workers to access when unavoidable crisis occurs.

I think working a fee-for-service position offers rewards of possible social interaction, flexible schedule, and the lack of a cap on salary to be earned. However, there is a challenge with balancing fee-for-service vs self-care. If an individual accepts a fee-for-service job position it is important to find out all support offered by the employer for mental and physical concerns.