Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com.\nEpisode 1168:\nDaniella from ILikeToDabble.com delves into the dynamics of the gig economy, illustrating its rise in the American workforce, especially post-pandemic. She explores its benefits like flexible working hours and the ability to earn extra income, alongside its challenges such as reduced worker protections and the dominance of tech companies. This comprehensive look offers valuable insights into the gig economy's role and its impact on workers and society.\nRead along with the original article(s) here: https://iliketodabble.com/what-is-the-gig-economy/\nQuotes to ponder:\n"The unfortunate part about the gig economy is that it does give the technology companies the upper hand against gig workers\nEpisode references:\nTaskRabbit: TaskRabbit Website\nDoordash: Doordash Website\nUber: Uber Website\nInstacart: Instacart Website\nRover: Rover Website\nCare.com: Care.com Website\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices