So I couldn't fail to use the title of their track to announce the latest of my podcasts 'The upsides and downsides of the gig economy for older workers.'
If you are struggling to get a full time job but your age is getting in the way or you are considering a more gradual transition to retirement the gig economy might be for you. It's not for everyone...what are the upsides and what do you need to consider?
In my research I used a number of sources; if you want to read more then here is the list - you'll have to cut and paste some links.
Insure-as-you-go for gig workers
https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/insure-as-you-go-for-gig-workers-9g3dftzl9?shareToken=baf882944fea2450835912da818469b3
https://whatis.techtarget.com
https://www.taskrabbit.com
https://www.airtasker.co.uk
https://www.austrade.gov.au/ArticleDocuments/.../Australia-Benchmark-Report.pdf.
Zurich UK’s ‘Restless Worklife’ report
https://www.zurich.co.uk/en/about-us/media-centre/life-news/2017/gig-workers-missing-out-on-up-to-75000-in-pension-savings-as-auto-enrolment-bypasses-gig-economy
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/business/news/uber-drivers-employees-full-rights-court-appeal-lose-ordered-treat-ride-sharing-app-taxi-a8047316.html
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