Survival in the Gig Economy

The gig economy is touted as the brave new way of working. Its promoters claim that it holds the promise of flexibility and greater worker control, freeing us from the grind of the nine-to-five trapped in a corporate cubicle. Its detractors claim that it is another step in the degradation of work, as even traditional jobs are being outsourced, made temporary, contingent, and paying less.

The paradox is that both sides are correct. The gig economy holds promise, but it also has a dark side. ...