Verressa Jenkins If 2025 was the year the gig economy felt the "Overtime Paradox," 2026 is the year it’s feeling the Surveillance Squeeze. For a huge portion of the independent workforce, the "freedom" of the road has been replaced by a new, high-tech anxiety. We’re no longer just looking at the road; we’re looking in the rearview mirror for more than just traffic.
David WattsAcross industries—from tech to retail to media—layoffs have become a recurring headline. Companies restructure. Roles get eliminated. Entire departments disappear overnight. And for many people, it’s not just about losing a paycheck—it’s about losing a sense of direction, identity, and control.
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David WattsThere’s a phenomenon I call the Overtime Paradox. It’s that brutal reality where you’re logging 60, 70, or even 80 hours a week—juggling Fiverr gigs, delivery routes, or content contracts—yet your bank account remains stuck in neutral.