Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get started with working as a Gigger?
We are a Community to share stories, access resources and join with others who fully embrace the On-Demand Economy. Why myGIGlife? GIGs are up. Full-time employment is down. With such varied skill sets today, along with digital platforms that allow for talented people to be hired, on demand, as needed, by the project…corporations are becoming “naked.”
Can you offer some resources?
We encourage you to read stories on here, submit a story, and check out http://www.vogroup.com for additional resources.
Some GIG life testimonials…
Gig Life After 50!
I grew up with the idea you go to college, get a job and retire in your 60s…but sometimes you have to make peace with the fact it does not always turn out the way you envision it. I was a sales executive with a good salary, benefits, paid time off and a retirement...
myGIGlife…Avoiding Nightmare Traffic
Why myGIGlife? In a word....Traffic. This article reminded of the awful commute I used to have, stuck in gridlocked traffic for hours to arrive at the office completely frazzled to get a cup of coffee, chit chat with co workers, attend a meeting and get nothing done...
The Rising Freelance Economy
Brendon Schrader, Fast Company, 08.10.15 As of May 2015, 15.5 million people in the U.S. were self-employed, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics—an increase of roughly 1 million since May 2014. That number is expected to keep growing at a steady clip....
Freelancing in America: 2015
KACIA NG, Freelancers Union, OCTOBER 1, 2015
Emerging Technologies
Four Emerging Technologies that will Drive Digital Businesses Internet of Things: Proceed with caution Augmented and virtual reality go to work Data is the new oil Blockchain for all -Clint Boulton, CIO
The Digital Nomad
An Article by Stephen Zarick, CEO, VO Group, LLC The Digital Nomad: One that is not physically bound to an office, a desk, a customer base. Not bound by desk, by office, by town, by customer, by industry, not even bound by country.I, Stephen Zarick, have created an...
VO Group: A Virtual Sales Organization
VO Group is a Sales Development company started by Stephen Zarick. The original intent of VO Group was to create an environment for self-employed sales professionals to work and to find work in a virtual atmosphere with a virtual team. Stephen Zarick started VO Group as a single father and wanted to have a work at home model so he could embrace a family-first lifestyle.
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