temporary employment

Explores the history, benefits and disadvantages, and future of gig jobs in the transportation and delivery industry, and describes gig jobs like rideshare jobs, food delivery jobs, package delivery jobs, and moving, shipping, and freight jobs. Includes color photographs, sidebars, a glossary, and additional resources.

"Generation Z is sometimes referred to as Generation Side Hustle because so many are using their skills and creativity to launch side gigs. . . [This book] provides a roadmap to the best opportunities and provides examples of ways to use social media and other tools to earn money on the side"--Provided by publisher.

"For many, the gig economy is part of everyday life: it affects how our food and groceries are delivered, our transportation options, and where we stay when we travel. But while apps like Uber tend to receive the most attention, this shift in the labor market manifests in many different ways. Essentially, it applies to anyone who forgoes traditional full-time employment for temporary or contract-based work. A wide range of viewpoints consider how the gig economy has developed, its advantages and disadvantages for both workers and consumers, and whether regulation could help ensure its growth is beneficial to all involved"--Provided by publisher.

Llana Newhouse, hired for the summer by the Divine Relief Temp Agency, reports on her first day to learn she will be working for the Greek mythological goddesses as they determine the course of human life, while back at home things have gotten equally chaotic with her sister's wedding plans out of control.