Side Hustle Safety Net

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How Vulnerable Workers Survive Precarious Times

By Alexandrea J. Ravenelle

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Side Hustle Safety Net by Alexandrea J. Ravenelle explores the socio-economic implications of the gig economy, offering a deep dive into the experiences of those participating in side hustles. It examines how these jobs impact workers' financial and personal lives, discussing the lack of traditional employment protections and the unpredictability involved. The book provides a critical look at the trade-offs and challenges faced by gig workers in today's ever-evolving job market.
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You might enjoy this book if you're interested in exploring the realities and challenges faced by gig economy workers. It offers an insightful analysis of the safety nets available for those participating in side hustles, making it an informative read on the precarious nature of modern freelance work.

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The first major study of how the pandemic affected gig workers—a sociological exploration that reads like a novel.

This is the story of what the most vulnerable wage earners—gig workers, restaurant staff, early-career creatives, and minimum-wage labourers—do when the economy suddenly collapses. In Side Hustle Safety Net, Alexandrea J. Ravenelle builds on interviews with nearly two hundred gig-based and precarious workers, conducted during the height of the pandemic, to uncover the unique challenges they faced in unprecedented times.

This book tells the stories of the “officially Unemployed” and the “forgotten jobless”—a digital-era demographic that turned to side hustles—and reveals how they fared. CARES Act assistance allowed some to change careers, start businesses, and perhaps transform their lives. However, gig workers and those involved in “polyemployment” found themselves at the mercy of outdated unemployment systems, vulnerable to scams, and attempting dubious survival strategies.

Ultimately, Side Hustle Safety Net argues that the rise of the gig economy, partnered with underemployment and economic instability, has increased worker precarity with disastrous consequences.

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Side Hustle Safety Net by Alexandrea J. Ravenelle has received praise for its engaging and detailed exploration of the precarious labour conditions faced by workers, particularly during the pandemic. Reviewers highlight the book's extensive case studies and its insightful analysis of the strategies workers employ to navigate uncertainties. Additionally, it sheds light on the inadequacies of the social safety net in supporting these workers amidst widespread societal challenges.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780520387300

Publisher: University of California Press

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 24 October 2023

Country: United States

Imprint: University of California Press

Audience: Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 23.0mm

Width: 152.0mm

Height: 229.0mm

Weight: 272g

Pages: 344

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About the Author

Alexandrea J. Ravenelle is Assistant Professor of Sociology at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. She is the author of Hustle and Gig: Struggling and Surviving in the Sharing Economy.