THE GIG LANDSCAPE

Decoding the Modern Side Hustle Economy

REAL OR FAKE?

"Can you actually make a living doing this?"

1. Professional Line Stander

Getting paid to wait in line for new iPhones or sneakers.

2. Virtual Bedtime Storyteller

Reading over Zoom to kids when parents are busy.

3. Competitive Mattress Tester

Reviewing sleep comfort for luxury hotel chains.

Truth Bomb

THE REALITY:

THEY ALL EXIST.

Top "Line Standers" in NYC reportedly earn up to $1,000 per week during major product launches.

Short-term contracts or freelance work as opposed to permanent jobs.

Typically managed through apps that connect workers with clients.

Monetizing assets you already own (cars, spare rooms, tools).

36%

Of US Workers are in the Gig Economy

$1.21 Trillion

Contribution to US Economy (2020)

EXAMPLES

Uber, DoorDash, Rover, Instacart

EXAMPLES

Logo Design, Tutoring, Coding, Social Media Mgmt

When too many workers offer the same service, prices drop and work becomes scarce.

No guaranteed hours, no benefits (health insurance, 401k), and "algorithmic firing."

Discussion:

"Is a gig actually a job, or just a temporary task?"