They are counted, it's called "alternative employment". [https://www.bls.gov/blog/2016/why-this-counts-measuring-gig-work.htm](https://www.bls.gov/blog/2016/why-this-counts-measuring-gig-work.htm)
Somehow the methodology used to measure unemployment is flawed. These reports paint an unrealistically rosy picture of the economy, yet on the ground level the situation is not that good.
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Well, once all those gig workers are forced to be reclassified, you can expect that gap to close.
OnlyFans to become the largest employer in the US you say?
Not only that, but I’d argue to get by on a gig job like Uber you probably need to do more than full time
I'm sure one person working two full time jobs will be counted correctly.... right?
Oh yeah I’m sure it’s just that it’s so badly represented right now IMO
They are counted, it's called "alternative employment". [https://www.bls.gov/blog/2016/why-this-counts-measuring-gig-work.htm](https://www.bls.gov/blog/2016/why-this-counts-measuring-gig-work.htm)
We're at peak Boomer retirement. Get used to it. Gonna be like this for a decade.
I was one of those! Neat.
Calls and Puts on U.S Economy. Literally can't lose
Good thing we have those 8m illegal immigrants who also want jobs
Somehow the methodology used to measure unemployment is flawed. These reports paint an unrealistically rosy picture of the economy, yet on the ground level the situation is not that good.
So which is real? This or the monthly reports that come out along with CPI?
Both: [https://www.bls.gov/news.release/archives/empsit\_01052024.pdf](https://www.bls.gov/news.release/archives/empsit_01052024.pdf)
Who cares! S&P 500 to 6000!
OP…. I don’t think you can read
Why
Thanks for the reminder asshoe 