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Future of Work: The Next Generation

Why I Choose To Live AND Work In My Car

Through intimate portraits of millennials, the series explores how fundamental shifts in work are impacting well-being, stability, sense of identity and community. The six-episode mini-series focuses on themes from the WGBH broadcast series Future of Work — the rise of the precariat, the gig economy, digital nomads, working to live, and new opportunities.

Why I Choose To Live AND Work In My Car

Future of Work: The Next Generation Episode 2 | 10m 27s | CC

Jake 28, from Los Angeles, CA lives, works and sleeps in his Honda sedan. By day, he drives all over Los Angeles, delivering food for companies like DoorDash, GrubHub and UberEats. At night, he sleeps on a custom-made bed that unfolds over the passenger seat. As a recovering addict with social anxiety disorder, Jake could never see himself trapped behind a desk or in a crowded kitchen.

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