Uncertainty, money worries and stress – gig workers need support and effective ways to cope

  • Written by: Madeline Sprajcer, Lecturer in Psychology, CQUniversity Australia
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This weekend, you might hit “place order” for a meal delivery. Or jump in a ride share to meet friends. In both cases, you’ll be engaging a gig worker.

“Gig worker” is a term that generally refers to people who get work through smartphone apps – think Uber, Ola, AirTasker, Snappr, and others.

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