Getting Teachers and Students Ready for the Gig Economy

Mark Phillips, CEO and founder of HireEducation and Co-founder of GigEd

Stats

• 162 million gig workers in the US and Europe
• Median Monthly Income (including AirBnB) is $109
• 70% of participants in the gig economy prefer gigging to a more traditional job

Preparing to be a Participant in the Gig Economy

1. Be intentional

• Why do you want a gig?
  • extra cash?
  • intellectual stimulation/relaxation?
  • career change

2. Be careful

• Explore legal and safety implications

3. Take Advantage of the Flexibility

• Quit if it isn't working
• Explore other options

Preparing for a Gig Economy (Extra Cash)

1. Pick your poison

• Which option is the least disruptive?
• Which option pays the most $$$?
• What are the unintended consequences

2. Consider your Day job

• Employment Agreements
• Will you tell?

Project Work

• Designers
• Architects
• Software Developers

Things to Figure Out as a Gig Worker

• Healthcare
• Retirement Savings
• Professional Development
• Time off
• Selling Time: The Consultant's Dilemma

As a Consultant You'll Pay For:

• Branding and Marketing
• Accounting
• Legal Organization
• Planning of Capital Expenses
• Hiring

Ed Gigs

• Online Instruction
• Product Surveys
• Instructional/Curriculum Design
• Substitute Teaching
• Design and Development
• Professional Development
• Copywriting
• Lead-Gen Sales