The phrase 'gig economy' has been around for a long time, but it achieved true buzzword status about 4-5 years ago. In that short time, the meaning of it has completely transformed.
When I first heard it, I thought it sounded like a tough way to make money. It stirred up images of someone in a constant state of hustle, running from one part-time job to the next in order to – barely – make ends meet. Back then, I never would have connected the phrase to someone who was serious about building a full-time career based on specialized expertise and experience.
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