In the case of an FI, nobody would choose to be self employed, the only benefit is that you can leave when you wish. Fine if you're after an airline job, but not much use if you aren't.
Clubs have dictated to FI's their employment status, rather than the other way round. I personally think that it's a ludicrous situation and the sooner it's sorted out the better.
FI's should enjoy the same protection as other employee's and clubs should start to be run properly, that way we may actually get successful long term business in this sector.
Spenkey, do you want some salt and vinegar to go with that chip?