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A Super Commuter and a Pro Dog Walker: Stories From the Gig Economy

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Dog walker Bill Peacock (L) and personal stylist (R) are trying to make ends meet in the ever-changing gig economy. (Sam Harnett/KQED)

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The "gig economy" is changing the world of work. Some people drive more than 90 minutes to work app-based jobs. Others are seeing their livelihoods threatened by those same app-based jobs. Today, two people, two stories, one gig economy.

Read more of Sam Harnett's reporting about Jodie Collins and Bill Peacock. And click here to hear Sam on "The Bay" podcast talking about how food delivery apps are changing how restaurants do business.

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