I thought it was a bad joke or some kind of anti-government propaganda when I read the news yesterday: that self-employed and free-lancers will face hikes of more than 200% in social security contributions. I was wrong. It is not a bad joke but a bitter reality. According to government draft proposal sent to creditors by Labour Minister Giorgos Katrougalos, social contributions for health care and pension will be calculated according to entrepreneurs’ income.