Ask Is there a difference between gig work and actual freelancing as a profession?

[Edward22]

This is something that comes up often, and the two are related but not exactly the same thing. Gig work usually refers to short, task-based jobs with little ongoing relationship, like deliveries or one-off tasks from an app. Freelancing as a profession tends to involve more skilled work, longer projects, and a business mindset where you are actively managing clients and income. Both are valid, but they require different approaches to be sustainable. Do you see yourself as doing gig work, professional freelancing, or something in between?