Beware of gig economy appeal

New opportunities: The gig economy is a good way to supplement one’s income, but whether it should replace one’s primary career is a separate issue altogether. – 123rf.com

THE debate about whether university education is worth pursuing is not new, with employability and graduate earnings often becoming focal points for discussion.

This year, in the United Kingdom, record numbers of students are entering university with more than 50% of young people choosing to study an undergraduate degree.