Gig Economy Jobs: Will Freelancing Work For Me? With the creation of companies like Uber and Instacart, it’s becoming easier for people to become their own bosses by getting gig economy jobs. I know because I am a freelance writer. While being a freelance writer has its benefits, there are some downsides. In 2015, I found a job post on Craigslist for a freelance writing position working from home. As part of the application process, I had to complete a writing sample and answer questions (from what I remember). Four weeks later, I received an email invitation to join the company as an independent contractor, and I couldn’t believe it! Before signing the contract, I went online and read the reviews of the company to make sure they were legit. Myself and a family member read over the contract and highlighted extremely important areas like pay rate, dates, and obligations... READ MORE This article originally appeared on The Wo...