A few weeks ago, I heard a compelling story on NPR about the emerging "Gig Economy." The guest was Tina Brown, Editor-in-Chief of The Daily Beast blog, and she was speaking about her January 12 blog post, The Gig Economy, and the related buzz it had created.
Are you in the "Gig Economy?" In a nutshell, it means engaging in multiple services or products as a means of earning money, usually for yourself or with a few partners. Personally, I am a life coach, career transition coach, branding/marketing consultant, writer, and a fledgling jewelry designer. And you know what, I love it!
Gone for many are the days of working for "the man" in a big company. We may come to the gig life from many paths: layoff, the desire to work part-time while raising a family, or the burning, deeply personal desire to create value in the world on our own terms. I will be blogging in the coming weeks about thriving in the Gig Economy. What's your gig?
