I agree with most of Linda's points. I think that many young workers who have joined the gig economy are doing it to augment a full time job however and not replace it. Many Uber / Lyft / Airbnb workers whom I know are providing the services to generate a little bit of extra income, not as a full time career.

The underlying issue, and the one that I find amusing given the left support for the gig economy, is that worker rights (and specifically unions) are being undermined. Flexibility, freedom, and choice are really just euphemisms for the lack of job security, employment rights and a social security net.