Gig work, such as driving, delivery, and rental is becoming easier and better with apps like Uber, Lyft, and Airbnb. But gig jobs are much older than you may think. Since 2009, “gig economy” has been referred to part-time freelance work, but the start of the gig economy starts all the way back in 1915, when jazz musicians coined the term “gig” to refer to performances. By the 1930s during the Great Depression, many farmers had to sell their land due to drought and falling prices, but the 25% unemployment made finding steady work nearly impossible and most found work
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