Gig Economy

By Emily, Kealey, Desirae, and Quincy

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What is a gig economy?

A. A system of jobs just in the service field.

B. Freelanced work that often involves jumping around from job to job almost every day.

C. A job force focused solely in technology.

D. John Green’s secret society built for world dominance.

What percent does the gig economy
take up of the workforce?

A. 29%

B. 85%

C. 34%

D. 43%
People in the gig economy are...

A. Living their best life.

B. Drowning in stress and financial debt, but at least they are “free”.

C. Wizards.

D. All of the above.

Gen X workers in the gig economy
make $_____ less than other gig
workers.
A. $500

B. $3,970

C. $12

D. $7,000
What do gig workers have less of?

A. Workers rights.

B. Money.

C. The ability to unionize.

D. All of the above.

During what recession was the gig
economy started?

A. 1997
B. 2015
C. 1989
D. 2008
What career path is the most common
in the gig economy?

A. Service.

B. Technology.

C. Presidency.

D. Wizardry.
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