TED-Ed

What is a gig economy?

2022 • E70    Aug 31, 2022    6m
Explore the benefits and drawbacks of the gig economy, and find out the key factors of becoming a successful freelancer.

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A 2016 survey of freelancers in six countries found that those who freelance by choice– 70% of respondents– were happier than people in traditional jobs, specifically when it came to things like independence and flexibility in terms of where and when they work. So what does it take to be a successful freelancer? Explore the benefits and drawbacks of the gig economy.

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