YES
Greater freedom
Generation Z refers to the people born between 1990 and 2010. Compared to permanent jobs, gigs have more flexibility and the opportunity for self-development. Gig workers have an amount of autonomy. As they work for a variety of institutions, they also create a better connection with people. All things that are valued by fiercely independent Gen Z. Therefore, a gig economy is a better fit for them.
Adrija Mondal
Class X, Kalyani Central Model School, Chinsurah
Multiple jobs
Gig employees can dedicate more time to learning new skills than traditional workers since they can take on low-intensity jobs while learning complementary skills. Also, gig workers can work on several jobs simultaneously, providing them multiple sources of income.
Mounisha Saha
Class XII, Rose Bank Edu-Care High School, Sodepur
Personal focus
With the rise of the digital age, Gen Z has become more mobile, with the freedom to work from anywhere. This is regarded as a major reason for the rise of the gig economy, which facilitates greater work-life balance, making one’s own schedule and the freedom to focus on personal interests.
Sania Ahmed Jillani
First year BCom (Hons), JDBI Institute, Calcutta
Work-life balance
The gig economy is quite flexible with competitive payouts, a variety of projects and the ability to function independently. It allows the Gen Z workforce to work on projects of their choice and have a healthy work-wife balance as well.
Kumari Rimjhim
Class XII, DAV Model School, Durgapur
NO
Lacks job security
The gig economy creates financial inequality in society as these jobs don’t offer much salary despite demanding a high skill-set. Also, gig workers lack job security as one can be fired at any time for the slightest of mistakes.
Archisman Datta
Class IX, St. Joseph’s Convent School, Calcutta
No paid leaves
Unlike a regular employee, a gig worker has no health insurance, paid leave or provident fund. How can that be good for anyone?
Rashi Agarwal
Class XI, Ashok Hall Girls’ Higher Secondary School, Calcutta
