Being self-employed for the past 15+ years I can tell you that there are many disadvantages of self-employment. My top six would be:
1. I pay more taxes
2. My pay is never the same (I have good months and bad months)
3. I tend to over-work (I work an average of 70+ hours a week.
4. There are no benefits (medical, dental, etc.)
5. I do not get paid if I take off (sick or vacation)
6. There are many distractions in my home that makes working difficult sometimes (personal call, my pets, Grandchildren, etc.)
I hope this helps. if you have any questions, please don't hesitate to ask.
Take care,
Diana