I would say The Gig Economy could be define as contractors are paid per short term job
instead of part-time and full time jobs. Another word or term that could be used is "small
gig". which is basically small, quick jobs, to make fast money.I am a small business owner
and my prices always fluctuate its never the same amount made each month/year. contractors
get paid per small job they do. Although i own a small business sometimes i think it would
not hurt to be an employee because my income would be easier to calculate and more steady.
Although I would not make as much as I do now.I worked for a car wash company that hired
independence contractors to repair things in the shop. So in that case it was needed and
helpful to both parties. The Gig Economy is not necessarily a new thing. For years people
have worked full time jobs and still worked on their side jobs on the weekends or evenings.
The gig economy is a way to make quick extra cash. I have worked in the power line industry
since I was eighteen and because of this experience I can personally bring a lot skills into the
gig economy. I can do electrical work and in the past have even taken on gigs to trim or fall
trees for people. Even though there is more money to be made as a contract worker I prefer to
be an employee now that I have a family. I still do like to be a contract worker for extra
money but the best thing about being an employee is the steady income not to mention the
benefits. I worked as a contractor for many years and noticed that I had a much higher
income during that but I also had much higher expenses then I do now. I have noticed a
hybrid model emerge over the past several years. Amazon is one of the more notable
companies to adopt this model. Employees are hired by a third-party employment agency.
The employees are managed and paid by these outsource companies. After a period of time
and observation by the company, they may be offered a traditional employment arrangement
with benefits.This saves the company the Human Relations (HR) function/costs for high-
turnover employees, although the outsource companies charge as much as 25% of the
employees wages.
"The Gig Economy" is a term used to describe short-term commitments. When I think of gig
I think of an independent, quick job or something on the side that one may do to earn income.
The kind of skills you can bring to the gig economy would be self-motivation, self
promoting, determination, and self direction. I believe all these skills are could be brought to
the gig economy and are very helpful skills when one is creating a gig. I wouldn't mind being
both a contract worker or an employee. Being a contractor I believe you make more money
especially being an independent contractor. As an employee you will be able to receive better
benefits than you would as an independent contractor. Benefits such as paid time off and
health insurance comes with being an employee. Being a contractor is more flexible in my
opinion as well because everything is pretty much your way. Where I work now and even in
my previous jobs gig employees were not prevalent. I am sure there are many jobs where gig
employees exist and were prevalent. The "Gig Economy" seems to be a way for some people
to have access to quick assignments that may not last for a very long time. To me, it's for
short-term job assignments which can be off and on. A task that results in a risk-taker. Some
people may look at it as a side job and some may look at it as a way to survive.
I can think of a few gig jobs although there may be several. Gig jobs can consist of working
construction, working in a mind, or fixing cars depending on the density and capacity.
I will rather be on a contracted job within my feel. Being on a contract is more promising vs.
just being a regular employee. There are certain qualifications that I will have to make sure
that I am fully qualified. Upholding a contract can consist of many things such as certain
expectations and qualifications so, that may not be best for everyone. The job that I am trying
to pursue a contract will better fit me financially.
I can say there's more online work nowadays than I ever seen a good percentage of them can
be considered within a gig economy based off guidelines and how they present expectations.
I've been working online for different jobs for the past four years. There's more turnovers
which could be looked upon as a gig economy and then you have jobs that actually tell you
its temporary and some don't.
The "gig economy" is where independent contractors are paid according to short-term work
or services rather than someone employed through a company. I have been a licensed
cosmetologist for almost 20 years. That is a skill I have that I can bring to the gig economy.
Because I am licensed, I can provide cosmetology services to someone or a group by being
self-employed. I have not worked in a salon in years, so every now & then to make extra
money, I do provide services on the side for various occasions.
I would prefer to be an employee instead of a contract worker. Receiving benefits from being
an employee are one of the main reasons why I choose to be an employee at this moment.
Health insurance and sick leave are my top benefits to have.
I consider cosmetologists as being prevalent to the gig economy. The beauty industry is used
every day and is highly popular in many genres of work. Most companies prefer you to look
and dress professional. Many men receive weekly haircuts. Women buy makeup frequently.
In today's society, self-employed cosmetologists would make lots of money for services
(weddings, photo shoots, etc.). In my opinion, the negative view of being an independent
cosmetologist is missing work if you are sick or have an emergency. If you have to cancel an
appointment, you lose out on money. For example, if you get sick and need time to heal or
recover, you do not have sick days or annual leave to cover wages for those off days.
I define the Gig Economy as kind of like6working for yourself or as a freelance worker for
hire that can work on short term contracts instead of a permanent job. In this type of gig
economy, you do not have a regular salary, instead you get paid for the gig you work. Some
of the example of gig workers are delivery drivers, rideshare, and grocer shoppers, just to
name a few. The gig economy is a recent trend, with a number of factors contributing to this
rise and the two most6important factors are the workforce has become more mobile and work
is increasingly done remotely via digital platform and possibly anyone can take a job or
project with an employer anywhere in the world and the . employer can select the best person
for a specific project from a larger pool than is available in any given area.
The type or kind of skills I would bring to the gig economy would be the type of skills I had
while in the military and transfer those skills into the gig economy with the same motivations
that are crucial in being a successful gig worker. To be initiative-taking toward initiation, take
charge, energized by opportunities, motivated toward alternatives and flexible, keep options
open, be creative, working unsupervised, having elevated levels of evolution and/or
difference to appreciate gradual change and enjoy an agile environment. Being focus and
motivated to work on the commercial and financial side of the business and to make it
financially viable. The bottom line is to have a willingness to learn or have technical skills
you can sell and having the fortitude to have direct contact with customers and cultivating
your emotional intelligence, listening skills and empathy will go a long way in being a
successful employer or employee.I would say that I would determine on how I would prefer
to be a contract worker, or an employee would all depend on what I wanted my career path to
be? If I6am trying to seek a job as an employee or become an independent contractor is the
question. I see that my skill is valuable, and I am simply trying to determine how it would
apply to the job I am trying to seek. Do I want to work for myself or someone else is another
question and ask myself before deciding on working for myself or someone else and I have
been both an employee and self-employed? I have always told people that a big part of the
difference between the two is motivation. If something goes wrong for an employee, it may
not be too bad because it is often part of a group failure; and, short of termination, the
personal financial consequences are not devastating. There is still a salary . A self-employed
person, however, can suffer on both fronts. Often the failure is square on his or her shoulders,
and the financial consequences are immediate. So, in conclusion if you are trying to decide
on a career if you want to be a collaborator, part of a team, and comparatively free of many
operational business decisions, you should consider seeking employment or if you want to be
an entrepreneur, your own person, have a brand, you should consider being an independent
contractor.
I had consider where I worked now or have previously worked and if gig employees were
prevalent and do I think this was prevalent and I do think that the gig economy6is a free
market systems in which temporary positions are common and organization hire independent
workers for short term comments and working a gig economy job can teach you useful skills
for your professional career and can improve your communication and customer service
skills. I had seen this firsthand with co-workers having second jobs in the gig career field and
had to6structure their work schedule to do their second job.So, in retrospect, if you are having
trouble finding that so-called dream job, joining the “gig economy” could set your career on
the right path until you find or land something full time and permanent. The gig economy is
part of a shifting cultural and business environment that also includes the sharing economy as
a peer-to-peer (P2P) based activity of acquiring, providing, or sharing access to goods and
services that is often facilitated by a community-based online platform, A gift economy is
one in which services or goods are given without an agreement as to a suitable payment or
trade to be made in return, and or a barter economy that is a cashless economic system in
which services and goods are traded at negotiated rates and more flexible jobs.6The cultural
impact of the gig economy continues to change; for example, the COVID 19 pandemic has
had a significant effect on hiring trends.
I would define the gig economy as people that are not regular employees of a business or
corporation but rather a person that contracts to do work. They are more or less self-
employed and sell their skills and expertise to companies and not an employee that dedicates
40+ hours a week to one company to earn an hourly or salary wage. I have many soft skills
that I could bring to the gig economy but in terms of hard skills, I do not have any specialized
skills like an electrician or graphic designer. I guess I could be an insurance consultant but
that does not sound appealing. Although, I do occasionally drive for DoorDash to help pay
for school. I would not like to be a contract worker and I prefer to be an employee because I
like to have a steady income, company provided benefits like health insurance and paid leave,
and promotion opportunities. I work in government so there are many vendors that we use to
conduct business that offer specialized services on contract. Even though I am considered a
millennial, I definitely do not prefer this type of working situation. The gig economy
describes6a labor market where contractors and freelancers are compensated for short-term
activities and assignments rather than full- or part-time employment. Communication,
empathy, and intelligence are necessary for any trade, but the skills you can bring to the gig
economy are Self-direction! I have had years and years of experience as an employee, but
never as a contractor. I find a guaranteed income is better than being paid per project where
work might not come in. However, I would love to hear about those who have had gig
experiences. y daughter did lots of temp work back in the day and she enjoyed it a lot. I view
the Gig Economy as opportunity for all eager to eventually become their own boss. People
are starting to realize that you must get up and work a nine to five, 40-50 hours a week to
become successful. Education, while still valuable for developing the future, it takes patience
and time. Whereas someone with an idea and creativity can come in and disrupt an entire
market over time. I am a jack of all trades as they say.
I used to work for Home Depot and Sears while living in Toronto. If it was one thing I
learned from that job, it’s that the individuals who are willing to put in the work and
sometimes even have a little luck can go quite far as a contractor.6Contractors are more
flexible and tend to have more time on their hands. Employees on the other hand tend to be
set n their ways and somewhat program to a routine.
Gig Economy is an opportunity for all eager people to eventually become their own boss and
that people are truly starting to realize that you must get up and work a nine to five, 40-50
hours a week to become successful. I also agree with that education is a valuable commodity
for developing the future, but it does takes patience and time. This is also an excellent way of
looking at it in that you stated that someone with an idea and creativity can come in and
disrupt an entire market over time. I am a jack of all trades as they say is a good way of
listing of your skills in the gig economy and being able to list your skills .I had also worked at
Home Depot for a couple of years in Oklahoma and can attest too you are pointing out that it
is true that if you are willing to put in the work and sometimes even have a little luck can go
quite far as a contractor or as in any job that you put forth the effort. Contractors are more
flexible and tend to have more time on their hands, if they are their own boss and the
Employees on the other hand tend to be set on their ways and somewhat program to a routine
can of, if you look at the big picture of things in working on your career or job path. Being a
gig employee means more flexibility for you and your family. You are able to set your own
schedules and still be a parent. When you are working as an employee, most of the time you
have a set limit on sick and vacation leave (if you are even given any) and many companies
make you use that leave to do appointments or if your child is sick. I know from experiences,
3 out of 4 of my kids had Influenza A, and it took a little over 2 weeks for it to run through
my house. I used all of my sick time on my kids being sick. Now I have to choose go to work
sick, or not get paid because I no longer have any leave left to use.
