A job considered gig work is generally a short-term, project-based, or on- demand job that individuals perform as independent contractors rather than traditional employees. Examples of gig work include:
- Transportation and delivery services such as rideshare driving (Uber, Lyft), food delivery (DoorDash, Uber Eats), and package delivery.
- Personal services like dog walking, babysitting, tutoring, home health aide, and massage therapy.
- On-demand skilled work such as freelance photography, graphic design, content writing, web development, editing, consulting, and translation.
- Home services including handyperson jobs, moving assistance, house sitting, housekeeping, cooking, and lawn care.
- Administrative gigs like virtual assistants, data entry, and appointment setting.
- Temporary project-based work in IT, marketing, and skilled trades.
Gig work is characterized by flexibility, autonomy, and project-based or temporary engagements, often facilitated through digital platforms or apps.