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How gig economy endless opportunity becomes psychological burden

I've been doing gig work for three years and I still feel guilty every time I'm not actively working because there's always more I could be doing.

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More people experience this than they realize.

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The infinite availability of work in gig platforms can create a tyrannical sense that rest or leisure is a moral failing.

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“Where Are You with The gig economy and independent income?”

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