The gig economy is only flexible the degree to which you are price flexible. If you need the money, you will be at the stadium when the concert/game let's out. If you don't need money, you can see who needs a ride at Tuesday 3pm in the burbs
I wonder why this NYT article on the devastating effects of unpredictable work shifts doesn't mention the 100% flexible schedule, worker-driven 'gig economy' options like Uber/Lyft at all.https://www.nytimes.com/2019/10/16/upshot/unpredictable-job-hours.html …
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Lots of great discussion about pros/cons could be had if it were mentioned at all!
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Because it was an article about new groundbreaking academic research that for the first time studied 30,000 employees of large retailers and QSRs, a much larger population than gig workers. To suggest gig work is the solution would be a stretch
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You mean New York Taxi Union Times ?
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We know why
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How hard is it for people to see employment as a private contract made between two people to fulfill eachothers' preferences, and that full-time, salaried employment is not a natural right?
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It’s not “two people,” for one. And those “people” are not equally situated with equal power.
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This one from The Atlantic does, and cites it as a contributor to the problem.https://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2019/11/why-dont-i-see-you-anymore/598336/?utm_medium=10today.ad3li.20191014.421.1&utm_source=email&utm_content=article&utm_campaign=10-for-today---4.0-styling …
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Have you ever driven for Uber or Lyft? Those aren't reliable jobs. They pay poorly. Both Uber and Lyft require ownership of a ~recent, well-maintained car. This is like saying, "if times are tough, why not send the kids to work as servants in the aristocrats household?"
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