by dankeelan | Aug 4, 2020 | Tips
You’ve heard the expression “a penny for your thoughts”? Dozens of companies would like you to take the expression literally. They’ll pay for opinions. A number of them will pay considerably more than a penny. Most of the companies willing to pay for opinions are...
by dankeelan | Jul 28, 2020 | Gig Workers, Tips
Freelance work doesn’t necessarily mean a life of solitude. Today we’ll explore popular places to work, how to improve your skills, and why you might want to hire subcontractors when you need extra hands or someone to compliment your skills. Freelancers get to choose...
by dankeelan | Jul 28, 2020 | Benefits, Featured, Gig Workers, U.S. Economy
The Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA) program contained in the original CARES Act provided federal aid of an extra $600 per week for independent contractors, freelancers, and gig workers adversely affected by Covid-19 and not otherwise eligible for standard...
by dankeelan | Jul 28, 2020 | Entrepreneurs, Gig Workers
There’s untapped sewing potential in Eugene-Springfield, and Mitra Gruwell believes a plan she’s stitching together could help put those skills to work. The former St. Vincent de Paul fashion designer is setting up shop inside a sewing machine and vacuum repair shop...
by dankeelan | Jul 28, 2020 | Future of Work, Gig Workers, Jobs
There’s now more stress heaped upon the unemployed to find work as the federal government enhanced $600 per week in unemployment benefits will end this month. In what feels like a potential Hunger Games scenario, we could foresee intense competition for opportunities,...
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