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Working in the Gig Economy

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I have been thinking about a lot of things this week. Mainly my thoughts are centered around reducing work hours but compensating the loss in pay with something more freeing. I love work that allows me to make my own schedule. A schedule that is perfectly tailored to me so I can get downtime when I need, and work hard at other times. One idea that crossed my mind was getting a job working in the gig economy. More specifically, a job with Uber Eats or Instacart. Here are my conclusions: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8dPdD55U51k Hourly Read more [...]

The Gig Economy and The Coronavirus-What We Learned

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When the coronavirus struck the United States. One of the first groups to feel a substantial amount of pain was gig workers. Many were unwittingly thrust into the front line. While others found themselves unceremoniously unemployed. This has exposed some of the strengths and weaknesses of the gig economy. Here’s a look at what’s been learned thus far. A Critical, But Unprotected, Workforce While there are a wide variety of gig workers. Some incidentally became critical when the coronavirus Read more [...]

Here are 5 Digital Nomads You Should Follow for Financial Success

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  Thanks to the rise of the gig economy, more people are unchaining themselves from traditional workplaces and the standard 9-to-5 experience. Instead, crafting your own career that provides you with flexibility and financial success is all the rage. Thankfully, plenty of people have started down or are well-established on that road. By following certain digital nomads – the skilled professionals who took their life down this interesting path – you can learn about how they Read more [...]

5 Sites that Tailor to the Gig Economy

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Over the past five years, the number of freelancers has increased by 3.7 million in the U.S. While some of the increase represents the desire to take control over one’s career, it is also bolstered by technology improvements that make connecting online easier. As a result, more sites are tailoring their services to the gig economy, taking advantage of the increased interest. Here are five websites that cater to the world of freelancers and the businesses that need their help. 1. Fiverr Since Read more [...]