Busting the Myths of Gig Work

Are you thinking about joining the Gig Economy?  

The pandemic forced companies to adapt to a virtual world and embrace the concept of working from anywhere. Your work is a space, no longer a place. If you are hesitant about gig work, we have plenty of reasons for you to decide to work from the comfortability of your own home. 

We are here to debunk the greatest myths about remote work. And who better to help us than our own GBAs, we wrote this article with the answers of our team members so you know it’s all legit.  

Myth #1: Remote work is lonely.  

False. No remote worker is an island. You will need a team of responsible members to pull this off. Your work family will always be there for you, one chat away. The only way remote work can be lonely is if you choose not to interact with your other fellow GBAs.  

You bond over training and your relationship keeps growing over time. At Omni, we are closer than most companies as we are a small intimate group here. We get chances to get to know one another outside of work if that’s what you want.  

Myth #2: I need to create a company & get an EIN to work as an independent contractor. 

False. Working from home as an Omni Gig Brand Ambassador (GBA, for short) is super easy, apply and get the job. No hidden fees or EIN required.  

Myth #3: This work-from-home thing is a scam.  

False. Our paychecks say otherwise, working from home is great. You save a lot of money on gas, schedule your own hours and spend more time with family and friends (especially your dog). Did I mention every day is “casual Friday"? It’s totally not a scam.   

Myth #4: Being your own boss is hard.  

False. Being your own boss is awesome. You can pick and choose when you work and that makes your life so much better, the work life balance is amazing. Let’s set the record straight, despite all its benefits with great remote work comes great responsibility. Luckily we are all GBAs and we can help motivate each other.  

Myth #5: Contractors are not treated as well as employees.  

False. At Omni we care about people. Your work family is always here to help you be successful and are very understanding when unexpected things happen. Nothing beats flexibility, you can have a life and structure your work hours around it.  

You control how much you want to work and that is game changer. You can still enjoy your life and work when you want to. And you feel like everyone on your team wants you to succeed.  

Myth #6: Contractor work isn't as beneficial as being an employee.  

False. Contract work is more beneficial than being an employee. You have so much more time for your life, instead of living around your work schedule. When you are a ‘real employee’ you have pull massive amounts of overtime’s without pay. At Omni, you get paid for the time you work. You have the control and get consistent feedback on what you are doing and if you are wrong why and how.  

I know it sounds too good to be true, but it is not. At Omni you get to balance your work and life. You work to live and not the other way around.  

What are you waiting for? 

This piece was built with collaboration from our GBAs. Thanks to everyone who shared their experience: Eileen Bertera, Amber Blair, Cindy Braddock, Teresa Camarillo, Heather Coveny, Iris Dulaney, Heather Eastwood, Tami Fowler, Amie Gardner, Karen Heard, Tyece Holmes, Frances Horton, Kristie Loonam, Shanna Louviere, Natalie Macak, Alice Mathios, Krystall Ratliff , Marietta Stahl, Tania Torres, Donna Watson and Gathenia Wiggs.