Gen Z and millennials seeking flexibility are changing corporate America, Upwork CEO says
Younger workers, scarred by a job market battered by two recessions in just over a decade, are increasingly seeking more control and flexibility over their careers. That's not a new trend, but it has certainly accelerated today with more than half of Gen Z freelancing and 59 million Americans freelancing." Gen Z, short for Generation Z, is made up of young people currently in or entering adulthood who are now navigating their way through a pandemic-hobbled economy. The independent economy has disrupted various industries, giving rise to household names like Uber and DoorDash. The $6.5 billion company provided revenue guidance of $460 million to $470 million for the full-year.
cnbc.comHigh-paying freelance jobs where you can earn $80,000 or more during the pandemic
There has been a seismic shift in the job market as more Americans turn to freelancing during the pandemic. In the midst of the coronavirus pandemic, experts say that 2020 holds plenty of opportunity for those freelance workers with professional skills. Freelancing is also a great way for people to hone their job skills in this era of uncertainty, Brown says. UpWork's survey found that 59% of freelancers have participated in skills training in the last six months vs. 36% of non-freelancers. A list of the high-paying freelance jobs, created for CNBC.com by UpWork, shows dozens of job categories in which freelancers can earn $80,000 per year — or more.
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