Is the Gig Economy Killing the 9-to-5 Job? No, But It’s Giving It a Run for Its Money. Posted by March 16, 2018 Leave a comment on Is the Gig Economy Killing the 9-to-5 Job? No, But It’s Giving It a Run for Its Money. Boomers, in particular, are benefiting in retirement (or semi-retirement) as Uber drivers, knowledge workers and dog-walkers.