Apps are the jobs of the modern age. But the price for the supposed freedom is often high. “NZZ Format” tells the stories of various platform workers, ranging from fulfilling the dream of self-employment to complete self-exploitation.
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Fernando García Pallás works as a caterer in Madrid. His employer is an app, he is controlled by an algorithm, his next job is always just a click away.
Work when and where you want, be financially independent and not have to deal with an annoying boss: Apps are the job market of the modern age. In Europe alone, over 25 million people get their mini-jobs via gig economy platforms such as Uber, Deliveroo, Upwork or Fiverr. This number could almost double within the next three years. The tech companies promise a lot, but in reality deliver little. On the contrary, they often deliberately target the weakest in society and take advantage of their plight.
“NZZ Format” tells the stories of various platform workers from Spain and England, ranging from the fulfillment of the big dream of self-employment to complete self-exploitation.