#gig economy

The rise of the gig economy has transformed the traditional employment landscape, offering individuals the chance to work as freelancers and take on short-term, flexible projects. While this dynamic way of working provides numerous... The post The Gig Economy and Freelancing: Opportunities and

As companies scramble to release safety guidelines for employees, many say they simply cannot afford to take time off if they are sick. Related Articles: CNN International Self-isolate or get paid? That’s the choice for gig workers in a virus outbreak, and it’s a big problem for the rest of

Being a Lyft or Uber driver was once thought to be a great side hustle and allowed you to make some decent coin in your spare time. A new MIT study finds that not only are most Lyft and Uber drivers making well below minimum wage, there are many who are even losing money. The ride-hailing giants

The post The Gig Economy: Stop Looking For Kansas! appeared first on Ms. Career Girl. As Dorothy said in The Wizard of Oz, “I’ve a feeling we’re not in Kansas anymore.”  She was right.  And you may as well stop looking for it.  Life as it once was – a singe job or even career that spanned a

The post Navigating the Gig Economy appeared first on Ms. Career Girl. The following is a guest post by Torin Ellis, a job search expert.  His bio follows. The phrase ” this isn’t your parents job search ” has never been more true.  Up until the year 2005 or so, the typical reference to people