Baby Boomers Excel in the Gig Economy, 31 Percent Complete More Than 3 Gigs a Week

A new Wonolo report says 31 percent of baby boomers are completing more than three gig jobs a week, according to Small Business Trends . This is allowing them to postpone retirement, as well as open up more employment options across different industries. This trend can help small business owners deal with a shortage of qualified workers, as hiring older employees with broad experience can provide many advantages. Wonolo has 300,000 gig workers on its platform, and the company analyzed all U.S.-based gigs completed across the platform last year. A little more than one in five millennials complete more than three gigs weekly, versus nearly one in three baby boomers. The top gigs boomers tend to complete include fulfillment/warehousing, general labor, and administrative jobs. The average American boomer makes $573.55 a month to supplement their income, a number that rises significantly in large markets. Boomers also earn more money than millennials in terms of hourly wages, and receive better feedback.