Freelancing is on the rise, thanks in large part to technology. The modern internet allows people to work from anywhere, access short-term gigs on the regular, even drive a cab on your own schedule, a la Uber. Silicon Valley is saving us all from boring desk jobs, and traditional full-time employment is fading away.
But it turns out, making a living as a contractor depends a lot on your socioeconomic background. Without government safety nets or checks on abusive hiring practices, this trend has put many people at risk. Alli and Jen speak to Sarah Kessler, the author of Gigged: The End of the Job and the Future of Work.
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