The gig economy and the rise of part-time jobs will continue to grow and shape the future of work in 2025. These “side hustles” provide opportunities to adjust to the high cost of living or supplement retirement income through platforms like TaskRabbit.
TaskRabbit CEO Ania Smith joins the conversation Wealth and highlights some of the emerging trends in the gig economy that are shaping the future.
Smith says the earning potential for TaskRabbit gig workers (called Takers) averages about $48 per hour. “About a third of our Taskers work full-time on the platform, but a lot of people come in and maybe do it full-time for the summer, or do it full-time for a few months if they're between other opportunities,” Smit explains.
Smith sees several new developments emerging for the gig economy in the future. In particular, she says, “I think the next trend is actually the expansion of the gig economy in terms of types of jobs, so more creativity and more different types of jobs.”
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This post was written by Josh Lynch
