Top 10 Gig Economy Jobs List of 2020
Professionals from all over the world are quitting their day jobs and opting for a much more flexible alternative – gig economy jobs. Gig basically refers to part-time jobs that are project based. This allows an individual to receive a highly competitive paying rate from the comfort of their own home.
Furthermore, having a gig job gives educated people the opportunity to have more free and flexible time to focus on family home life, travel, and pursuing other hobbies. Without having to go into an office, answer to a boss, or asking for leave.
Even though you still have to have the skill and knowledge to perform certain Gig jobs, it’s becoming easier to apply for them as employers have also jumped at the opportunity.
Here is a list of the top 10 highest paid Gig economy jobs in 2020.
- PHOTOGRAPHERS
As the world is becoming extremely visual, photographers are more in demand. You can turn your hobby of taking photos into a full blast profession. As long as you have a high-quality camera, an eye for detail, and know how to edit photos on Photoshop.
Freelance photographers can showcase and sell their work on their own websites, and on sites like iStock, Unsplash, and Fiverr.
- INFLUENCERS
We’ve all seen some interesting photogenic person pop up onto our screens during a scroll through social media. Once you generated a few thousand followers on social media by means of sharing DIY tips, self help guidance, or fashion advice, you can make a living by doing only that.
This will demand a hands-on approach as well as being extremely active online. Brands from all over the world pay influencers to market their products in order to generate more clients.
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- A.I. DEVELOPER
From the comfort of your own home you can dive into the world of computer science. To be employed as an Artificial Intelligence developer you will need relevant experience, but now you don’t have to go into an office.
A.I. developers can earn up to $110 per hour.
- ONLINE MARKETER
A gig economy environment is perfect for online marketers. More than 80% of any business’ clients refer to online recommendations. Subsequently more business owners are employing freelance online marketers to take photos, make video collages, and adverts to promote their services and products online.
- SYSTEMS SECURITY
Also known as Ethical Hackers, Systems security professions are in high demand for 2020. Their basic function is to find loopholes in network security system and try to break into computer system to access private information.
After hacking into systems, they have to write a full report to help improve a system’s security. After all, no one would like their personal information shared all over the internet.
- VR DEVELOPERS
If you are educated in 3D scanning, modeling, and VR algorithms then you can consider a gig economy job of becoming an augmented reality developer. Huge companies like Microsoft, Google, and Facebook have loads of temporary gigs available for developers with the right expertise.
- CONTENT, AND SEO SPECIALISTS
Together with online marketing comes a wide range of different marketing schemes. One of which is strategizing a plan for search engine optimization. Content writers and SEO specialists derive a plan to help companies appear at the top of a search result online.
This strategy works with a bunch of different backend algorithms and make the company’s website visible for net surfers.
- UBER DRIVERS AND CHAUFFERS
To decrease carbon footprints, avoid traffic, and the trouble of searching for a parking space. Drivers are becoming a popular gig economy job. As long as you have a road worthy vehicle, you can enroll in different ridesharing services in your area.
- FOOD INDUSTRY
Citizens of the modern world are becoming increasingly more health conscious. For those who want a vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, or healthier meal option but don’t know how to cook, hire chefs.
Cook from your own kitchen and deliver ready-made meals to client’s doors. Chefs can even sell convections at pop-up stalls and markets.
- ROBOTICS ENGINEER
Mechanical engineers can earn up to $80 per hour to create conceptual designs for robotic mechanisms. If you have a degree in mechanical engineering, and still want the freedom of working only part-time gigs, you can work for a variety of companies on different projects.
You don’t have to take on a 9-5 job to make a substantial living. If you are a qualified professional, especially working in I.T. and computers, then you have a sure chance of making it in the gig economy work force in 2020.
If you are looking for a more carefree life where you have control over your working time and space, then you can consider giving notice today. And start the flexible life of a gig economy employee.
*This is a collaborative post.
