My partner drives delivery for three different apps and I do freelance writing and we've realized that we're both working more hours than we ever did in traditional jobs for about the same money but we tell ourselves it's better because it's 'our choice' even though turning down work means not eating. We're starting to question whether the gig economy gave us freedom or just made exploitation feel voluntary.
More people experience this than they realize.
Two people are confronting the possibility that their perceived autonomy in gig work is actually a sophisticated form of self-exploitation enabled by economic necessity.
“Where Are You with The gig economy — structural view?”
Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.