20. Using your own words as far as possible, summarise how the gig economy suits the millennials and the challenges of being a gig worker.
Use information from paragraphs 6 and 7.
Your summary must be in continuous writing (not note form). It must not be longer than 80 words (not counting the words given to help you begin).
| From the text: | Paraphrased |
| 1. Young people, by nature, crave for new experiences and new opportunities. especially when they are not sure what they want to do with their life | |
| 2. especially when they are not sure what they want to do with their life | |
| 3. The gig economy has given them opportunities without demanding excessive sacrifices or risks | |
| 4. Turnover is expected, and loyalty is not a guarantee. | |
| 5. makes it easier for millennials to experiment, gain more experiences and build extensive networks faster | |
| 6. a gig worker does not enjoy incremental pay, corporate insurance, medical benefits or financial stability | |
| 7. Gig workers are also responsible for their personal expenses associated with working | |
| 8. Some may even find the remote and removed life of gig economy a problem. | |
| 9. they miss the social elements an office brings |
One of the reasons why the gig economy is suitable for the millennials is because …
they naturally yearn for novel encounters and possibilities which the gig economy provides with minimal sacrifices and risks, particularly if they are aimless in life. Without needing to stay in a job long-term, millennials are free to research, acquire more work experiences and form wide networks quicker. However, a gig worker faces financial instability and loses job benefits while having to pay for their own overheads. Some feel lonely as they lack the social experiences that working in the office provides. (80 words)