Can Retirees Thrive in the Gig Economy? Navigating a Changed Workforce
The current discussion of the gig economy focuses on its negative impact, highlighting the drawbacks of independent contractor agreements and the greater uncertainty in online work. However, the gig economy can mean something else for workers approaching retirement age. The benefits of remote work, independent contractor agreements, and other informal types of employment may outweigh their disadvantages. Older workers often desire greater flexibility and autonomy. They also prefer part-time work over full-time employment. Many of those in retirement age or already retired use the gig economy t...