From healthcare to digital marketing, side gigs are growing more and more popular each day. Are freelancers in the gig economy satisfied with what they have? In this episode, we will find out if there are advantages or benefits to working in the gig economy and why young people today prefer to go into the gig economy instead of continuing on with their studies on a tertiary level. We touched base on this topic very briefly in the previous episode so hosts Narmatha and Livia will be talking about it more in-depth in this episode. 

 

We will discover the reality of having a side gig through the perspective of our guest speaker, Jasmine, and unravel what it is like being an influencer and model on top of being a full time student. By speaking about her first-hand experiences, she will also graciously grant us an inside scoop on what it is like being a Malaysian model in this day and age. Talking about her personal encounters whilst also sharing the latest trends and issues in the modeling industry, we gain insight on the troubles, trials and tribulations about being a model in Malaysia today. From unfair treatment to withheld payments, she raises important points about being aware of your rights as a model and to not be afraid to stand up for yourself. She wants up-and-coming models to have the knowledge needed to survive in such a treacherous industry. 

 

For this Episode, scriptwriting and interview questions were both handled by Narmatha. For the recording sessions, Shuchen and Mircea were in charge of setting up the recording equipments as well as making sure the audio quality was up to par. Chen Hui, took notes as hosts, Narmatha and Livia, re-read lines to make the audio editing process easier for our audio engineer Shuchen.

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Does having control and flexibility over your schedule mean that freelancing is the way to go? Does working from home reap more benefits than being at a 9-to-5 job? Does having side gigs as students create a more colorful resume? Would it help if universities provide entrepreneurship and networking courses?

 

Find out the answers to these exciting questions by listening to Episode 2!

 

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