10 best gig economy jobs

The “gig economy,” or independent contracting employment, jumped in the United States from 12% in 2004 to 18% in 2014, and is expected to continue to grow in popularity. According to Intuit, a financial and accounting software developer, by 2020 close to 40% of the U.S. workforce is expected to comprise of independent contractors.

While there are risks for employees to move to an independent contacting position, such as a lack of healthcare benefits, others find those jobs and its perks, including remote work, appealing.