Written for EO by Lucy Reed, from GigMine. 

There’s a lot to like about taking part in the gig economy. Parents love the flexibility to work around school schedules. Retirees can cash in on years of experience without re-entering the workplace. Adventurers appreciate the ability to work from anywhere in the world.

The gig economy lets you establish a career on your terms.

If you follow a few simple rules, you can be one of the millions of people working on their own terms. In fact, it’s estimated that the gig economy comprises about one-third of today’s workforce.