Turning to gig work in a recession might be harder than you think
19-04-2025 13:19 via businessinsider.com

Turning to gig work in a recession might be harder than you think

The average earnings for gig workers have fallen as competition rises compared to a few years ago.Education ImagesThe gig economy might be a tempting option for workers worried about a recession and losing jobs.However, many gig work apps are already competitive and at-capacity, though.Workers might look to other forms of gig work if the economy goes south.Delivering food or taking other gig work might be a tempting fallback for workers worried about losing their jobs in a potential recession.Bu
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