The phrase “gig economy” refers to freelance workers taking temporary or part-time jobs to supplement their income. It’s a phrase used to describe the rideshare and food delivery industries, pet-sitting, online tutoring, and online translating gigs, among many other fields. As a gig worker, you aren’t a W-2 employee and are not eligible for non-salary benefits. However, you can enjoy the flexibility of setting your work schedule. Job-hunting on sites like Upwork and Fiverr or registering with services like Lyft or Rover, which specialize in particular types of work, are ways to get involved in the gig economy.