Sole traders don't just lose income security — they lose the social side too
In this brief dialogue, Speaker A highlights the need for social interaction for people who work alone in a van, emphasizing that occasional face‑to‑face contact is essential. Speaker B shares a concrete example from his own experience: a solo engineer who, after spending days isolated in his van, asked to use the shared office on a Sunday to prepare his van for a busy Monday. Speaker B readily granted the request, noting that allowing flexible office access helps the engineer’s productivity and wellbeing. The exchange underscores that beyond financial insecurity, sole traders often suffer from social isolation, and that providing accessible, communal office space can mitigate this problem.
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