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What does the word “gig” mean

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Let's pretend you're a musician, and you have a band, and your band gets hired to play at a certain restaurant for a few hours on a Friday night. You can say that this is a ______. You’re getting paid for it. It's like a job. But it's not a formal job where you have a contract. That's a ______. So, the ______ economy refers to the market which consists of temporary jobs that are performed by independent workers. And it's often through digit.

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The gig economy refers to the market which consists of temporary jobs that are performed by independent ______. And it's often through digit

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Welcome to the Listening Time podcast. Hey everybody, this is Conner, and you're listening to Episode 122 of the Listening Time podcast. I hope you're all doing great. In today's ______, we're going to talk about the gig economy. So, what is the gig economy. First of all, what does the word “gig” mean. A gig is a job that is shortterm. It’s temporary. It's not a big commitment. It's not like a contract for a year or anything like that. It's just a small job that someone can get. So, for example,

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You have a band, and your band gets hired to play at a certain restaurant for a few hours on a Friday night. You can say that this is a gig. You’re getting paid for it. It's like a job. But it's not a formal job where you have a contract. That's a gig. So, the gig economy refers to the market which consists of ______ that are performed by independent workers. And it's often through digit.

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Understanding the Term "Gig"

  • A "gig" refers to a short-term, temporary job that is not a formal, contracted position.
  • A gig is a small job that someone can get, often performed by independent workers.
  • Example: A band playing at a restaurant for a few hours on a Friday night is a gig.

The Gig Economy

  • The gig economy refers to the market consisting of temporary jobs performed by independent workers.
  • These jobs are often facilitated through digital platforms.
  • The gig economy involves short-term, flexible work arrangements, rather than long-term contracts.

Characteristics of a Gig

  • Temporary and short-term in nature
  • No formal contract or big commitment
  • Paid work, but not a traditional employment arrangement

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Test your knowledge of the gig economy with this quiz based on the "Listening Time" podcast episode 12

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