Of big boys and gig drivers

Dr Sharlene Thiagarajah

AT one time, a career path was simple – you studied hard, got a job and stayed there until a gold watch or pension marked your retirement. Or, to the younger millennials, scoring a position in the corporate world translated into building a good life to take you into the future.

But fast forward to today, and the script has flipped. The job landscape isn’t just about needing a job anymore, it’s about creating them.