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The Human Condition
Working In A Gig Economy
Musicians and writers and artists, oh my!
Regardless of the type of creative you are (or want to be), it’s a safe bet at one point in your life, you’ll try to monetize your gift in some fashion. You may choose to go big or remain humbly small, but you won’t be the first and certainly not the last who develops a side hustle in this gig economy of ours.
The thing is, a gig economy isn’t a new and bright-shining penny. Folks have been putting their side hustles into play for decades, and it’s unlikely the trend will slow down anytime soon.
No, it’s not a situation where the grass is always greener on the other side of the fence. Of course, for some, it could be. Still, the majority of creatives choose to work a gig economy simply because it allows them the opportunity to make a meager living doing something they love to do instead of something they have to do.
There’s truly a big difference.
Many of us choose to freelance our talents and hammer out a living performing contract work instead of permanent positions at a traditional company (which can be a total drag). While the income is typically low initially, we often choose to do it on our terms while bringing our creative passions to the forefront.
