With the festive season close at hand, demand for winter side gigs is on the rise, according to services platform Taskrabbit, with some tasks paying over $50 an hour.
Starting at the end of October, Taskrabbit experiences a spike in requests for services like cleaning and decorating, says Chris Ager, the company’s chief commercial officer.
“Winter is just a very busy season for our clients,” Ager says. “We call it ‘hosting season’ internally, where friends and family are coming over and they need help getting the house in order.”
Hiring gig workers around the holidays can help people manage “the things that they just don’t have the time to do when they’re managing a busy work and family life,” he continues.
The season also brings an influx of new workers joining the company as Taskers, according to Ager. Picking up a holiday side gig allows full-time workers to earn some extra cash while maintaining flexible hours.
