More power to you Niharikaa, but this middle aged person doesn't see utopia in side hustles and gig work.

My wish is that the energy devoted to making it work for you as an individual (and everyone else suggesting this) would be applied to making things better for every one who has to work for a living: to wit, supporting universal health care that is not tied to a job.

When you are in your 20s and 30s and healthy, it all sounds great to "be your own boss." When you get into middle age, you need benefits like medical insurance, and a predictable income so you can save for retirement.