The Telecommuting and Gig Workforce in Montana

Driving remains the predominant form of commuting. But for the first time, the next most common is working from home.

Valley residents can earn extra cash by being someone’s personal grocery shopper, while others can avoid the rigmarole of wrangling a shopping cart.

These workers are not in control of their own schedules, the number of hours of work they’ll get in a week, and typically receive no benefits. But, cities may be in the best position to help hourly workers act more like entrepreneurs.

For women tied to the gig economy and rely on these very same websites to find jobs, this is directly tied to their own personal livelihood.

When your motivation starts to slip, recognize it and address it immediately.

You could consider part-time options for your free time to generate extra income

It would expand lenders’ permissible sources to verify incomes beyond the relatively narrow range specified in current QM regulations.

In her new book, Gigged, reporter Sarah Kessler chronicles the ascent and decline of the gig economy, starting in the early 2010s

Some even require upfront credit card information and charge late fees.

Even in the employed portion of the workforce, employees who have autonomy over their work have been found to be more productive and happier at work, while also working longer hours and taking less time off sick.