Trading a steady paycheck for the promise of gig work sounds tempting, especially when you hear stories of making $2,000 a week driving for Uber. But for one Philly family already $40K in debt and expecting a new baby, the numbers just don’t add up. The hidden costs—car depreciation, maintenance, insurance, and unpredictable income—can quickly eat away at those big earnings. Plus, financing a new car could put them even deeper in the hole. Would you ever leave a stable job for the gig economy? What would make it worth the risk for your family? #Transportation #PhillyLife #GigEconomy