An overwhelming majority believe gig economy jobs are as respectable as traditional jobs

Data: SurveyMonkey poll conducted April 12-15, 2019, among 2,473 adults. Total margin of error is ±3.0 percentage points; Poll methodology; Chart: Axios Visuals

On-demand work is just as respected as its traditional counterpart, even if many on-demand workers feel shame, according to a SurveyMonkey poll conducted for Axios.

By the numbers: 76% of respondents said that gig economy work was equally respectable or more respectable than traditional work. 67% said that gig economy workers work more or the same hours as traditional workers, but 48% believe they earn less.

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