Question

Martha makes a living working four different jobs. In the morning she walks dogs for four neighbors on her block, then she picks up and delivers groceries for Instacart. In the afternoons and evenings, she likes to either drive passengers around using Lyft or provide childcare using KangaDo. What term best describes the modern type of economy that creates Martha’s employment options?

Answer 1

Answer:

Gig

Explanation:

The workers who drive your Ubers, shop for your groceries, and show up at your house to hang your pictures are part of what’s known as the “gig economy.” This refers to a way of working that doesn’t involve stable, full-time employment with one company but rather a series of freelance jobs (“gigs”) that may take advantage of individuals’ unique skill sets but that provide neither stability nor benefits.