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Scenario

When gig work becomes a mental health prison

I do transcription work that pays almost nothing but it's the only job I can do with my anxiety, and I'm trapped between mental health and financial survival.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Low-paying gig work can become a survival strategy for people with mental health challenges while also perpetuating their economic vulnerability.

Your guide for this
Zera
Zera works with people navigating exactly this kind of situation.
Ideas that help explain it
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with The gig economy — structural view?”

Peri

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.