Flexible Work Arrangements

2 words in this vocabulary list

noun a system in which temporary positions are common and organizations contract with independent workers for short-term engagements

  • The gig economy refers to a labor market characterized by short-term contracts or freelance work as opposed to permanent jobs.
  • In the gig economy, people can work gigs whenever they want without committing to a full-time job.
  • Some people hustle in the gig economy to make extra cash on the side.
  • Navigating the gig economy is like being a modern-day freelancer with various opportunities at your fingertips.

noun a person who works from a shed, typically as a home office or workshop

  • The shedworker diligently completed their tasks in the quiet workspace.
  • The shedworker prefers to work in their shed rather than the office.
  • That shedworker is always getting things done in their own way.
  • As a shedworker, he thrives in his solitary work environment, much like a lone wolf.