From Uber to the presidential debates, the gig economy has been dominating the headlinesnd for good reason. Today, more than a third of Americans are working in the gig economyixing together short-term jobs, contract work, and freelance assignments. For those whoe figured out the formula, life has never been better!The Gig Economy is your guide to this uncertain but ultimately rewarding world. Succeeding in it starts with shifting gears to recognize that only you control your future. Next is leveraging your skills, knowledge, and network to create your own career trajectoryne immune to the whims of an employer.Packed with research, exercises, and anecdotes, this eye-opening book supplies strategiesanging from the professional to the personalo help you:Construct a life based on your priorities and vision of successCultivate connections without networkingCreate your own securityTake more time offBuild flexibility into your financial lifeFace your fears by reducing riskPrepare for the futureAnd much moreLayoffs?recessionsorporate jobs are not only unstable?theye increasingly scarce. It time to take charge of your own career and lead the life you actually want.