The gig economy : the complete guide to getting better work, taking more time off, and financing the life you want!

Today, most Americans are working in the gig economy—mixing together short-term jobs, contract work, and freelance assignments. Learn how to embrace the independent and self-sufficient world of freelance! The Gig Economy is your guide to this uncertain but ultimately rewarding world. Packed with research, exercises, and anecdotes, this eye-opening book supplies strategies—ranging from the professional to the personal—to help you leverage your skills, knowledge, and network to create your own career trajectory. In this book, you will learn how to: Construct a life based on your priorities and vision of success Cultivate connections without networking Create your own security Build flexibility into your financial life Face your fears by reducing risk Corporate jobs are not only unstable—they're increasingly scarce. It's time to take charge of your own career and lead the life you want, one immune to the impulsive whims of an employer looking only at today's bottom line. Start mapping out your place in the gig economy today! From Uber to the presidential debates, the gig economy has been dominating the headlinesand for good reason. Today, more than a third of Americans are working in the gig economymixing together short-term jobs, contract work, and freelance assignments. For those whove figured out the formula, life has never been better The Gig Economy is your guide to this uncertain but ultimately rewarding world. Succeeding in it starts with shifting gears to recognize that only you control your future. Next is leveraging your skills, knowledge, and network to create your own career trajectoryone immune to the whims of an employer. Packed with research, exercises, and anecdotes, this eye-opening book supplies strategiesranging from the professional to the personalto help you: Construct a life based on your priorities and vision of success Cultivate connections without networking Create your own security Take more time off Build flexibility into your financial life Face your fears by reducing risk Prepare for the future And much more Layoffs recessionsCorporate jobs are not only unstable theyre increasingly scarce. Its time to take charge of your own career and lead the life you actually want. Today, more than a third of Americans are working in the gig economy--mixing together short-term jobs, contract work, and freelance assignments. For those who’ve figured out the formula, life has never been better! You, too, can learn how to embrace the independent and self-sufficient world of freelance!The Gig Economy is your guide to this uncertain but ultimately rewarding world. Packed with research, exercises, and anecdotes, this eye-opening book supplies strategies--ranging from the professional to the personal--to help you leverage your skills, knowledge, and network to create your own career trajectory--one immune to the impulsive whims of an employer looking only at today’s bottom line. Learn how to:• Construct a life based on your priorities and vision of success• Cultivate connections without networking• Create your own security• Build flexibility into your financial life• Face your fears by reducing risk• And much more!Corporate jobs are not only unstable--they’re increasingly scarce. It’s time to take charge of your own career and lead the life you actually want. Start mapping out your place in the gig economy today! Today, More Than A Third Of Americans Are Working In The Gig Economy-- Mixing Together Short-term Jobs, Contract Work, And Freelance Assignments. For Those Who've Figured Out The Formula, Life Has Never Been Better! Mulcahy Presents Your Guide To This Uncertain But Ultimately Rewarding World, Supplying Strategies To Help You Construct A Life Based On Your Priorities And Vision Of Success. It's Time To Take Charge Of Your Own Career And Lead The Life You Actually Want. Introduction -- Defining Your Success -- Diversify! -- How To Create Your Own Security -- Connect Without Networking -- Overcome Fear By Reducing And Managing Risk -- Plan For And Take Advantage Of The Time Between Gigs -- Take Ownership Of Your Time -- How To Increase Your Financial Flexibility -- Think Access, Not Ownership -- Customizing Your Vision Of Retirement -- Conclusion: The Future Gig Economy. Diane Mulcahy. Includes Bibliographical References. Getting better work. Defining your success ; Diversify ; Create your own security ; Connect without networking Taking more time off. Face fear by reducing risk ; Take time off between gigs ; Be mindful about time Financing the life you want. Be financially flexible ; Think access, not ownership ; Save for a traditional retirement & but don't plan on having one The future gig economy. Layoffs & recessions & orporate jobs are not only unstable- they're increasingly scarce. It's time to take charge of your own career and lead the life you actually want. The Gig Economy is your guide to this uncertain but ultimately rewarding world. Packed with research, exercises, and anecdotes, this eye-opening book supplies strategies-ranging from the professional to the personal This book provides a guide to this uncertain but ultimately rewarding world. Succeeding in it starts with shifting gears to recognize that only you control your future. Next is leveraging your skills, knowledge, and network to create your own career trajectoryone immune to the whims of an employer It's time to take charge of your own career and lead the life you actually want. How can you best utilize the gig economy to meet your skills and desires?