Sponsored Content -- Dwayne Bell, a Chicago-based full-time Uber driver, discussed his experiences on the job that enabled him to meet people from all walks of life.

"I had the screenwriter for 'Die Hard' in my car and we had a really long conversation, and his most popular line was the ‘Yippy ki yay’ and he actually gave me his autograph," Bell told Illinois Business Daily. "With that, we had a great conversation."

Bell is one of the many full-time gig drivers who work for companies such as Uber and report high satisfaction with their jobs, saying they enjoy interacting with the public and have minimal negative encounters dealing with passengers.

Othello King, another full-time Uber driver in Chicago who schedules his rides during the day, stated that his journeys are often pleasant.  

"Some people are quiet, some people are more business-like, but they don't want to talk. Some people ask about your day," King said. "I would say 90% to 95% of the passengers are very nice, respectable, polite, courteous and you only have a few that are rude. But overall, It's a good experience. I have no issues."

According to a PYMNTS report, 75.7% of gig workers stated they would refuse to quit freelance work if offered a full-time position, illustrating the gig economy's popularity.

BroadMin also reports that transportation-related services and asset-sharing platforms currently account for approximately 90% of the gig economy's total value.

Additionally, according to the 2018 Edison Research study The Gig Economy, 51% of gig workers report working harder for their pay than those in regular jobs.

According to MBO's State of Independence 2020 statistics, 51% of full-time independent employees also report feeling more financially secure than they would in traditional jobs.

While financial stability and freedom of choosing work hours are significant factors in employment decisions, job security and lack of medical coverage are frequently major concerns that freelancers should consider, too.