A Gen Xer says making money as an Uber and Lyft driver isn't easy but the social interactions make the job worthwhile

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Jason McConahy
Jason McConahy says driving for Uber and Lyft has provided him a valuable social outlet.

Jason McConahy

A Gen Xer who secretly works 3 full-time remote jobs and makes $344,000 paid off his mortgage and is saving to send his kids to college debt-free

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A man works at a computer on a standing desk in an office. Only his silhouette is visible in front of a window shut by blinds
Joseph (not pictured) works three full-time remote jobs without his employers knowing.

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A boomer shares how Lyft driving has been a retirement hack — supplementing his income while allowing him to draw on his Social Security without penalty

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Mark McCann
Mark McCann says Lyft driving was a better fit for him in retirement than a traditional part-time job.

Mark McCann

A Gen Z college student who drives for Uber Eats and DoorDash shares how he uses 'multi-apping' to make money

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Joseph Kaiser
Joseph Kaiser, 26, said "multi-apping" has helped boost his Uber Eats and DoorDash earnings.

Joseph Kaiser

The best illustrations and photos from Business Insider in 2023

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animated type treatment for 'The Best of Visuals 2023'

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The AI boom could force you to enter the gig economy

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AI gig economy
The development of generative AI could increase the number of Americans working in gig and freelance jobs.

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3 women who drive for Uber and Lyft explain their top strategies for making up to $1,400 a week and getting customer tips

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Women are driving for Uber and Lyft and using a variety of strategies to make money. Drivers in the story are not pictured.

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Women who drive for Uber and Lyft share tips for staying safe in gig-economy jobs

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Some women Uber and Lyft drivers say they've felt unsafe while working in the gig economy. Drivers in the story are not pictured.

AP Photo / AJ Reynolds

Gig work is getting less profitable

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uber eats delivery drivers socializing
The gig economy is booming in the US, but many workers have found it challenging to make decent money.

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ChatGPT is already stealing work from freelancers

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Some freelancers for platforms like Upwork and Fiverr have seen their earnings negatively impacted by the adoption of ChatGPT.

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