Talk to app services workers about their careers. For example, if you want to become a rideshare driver, talk to Uber and Lyft drivers about their work. Ask them these and other questions to get a better understanding of work responsibilities, employer expectations, pay, and daily life as a driver:
- How did you break into the field?
- What’s a typical day like on the job?
- What do you like and dislike about being a rideshare driver?
- Do you feel that you are fairly compensated for the amount of work that you do?
- What advice would you give to aspiring rideshare drivers?
Watch videos and read books about the gig economy to understand the pros and cons of the field and the career paths that are available.
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