How Do Gig Work Platforms Like Appjobs Really Help People Find Flexible Jobs

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Jack Miller

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Hey everyone, I recently read a public profile on Alok Alström, the founder and CEO of Appjobs, and thought it would spark a great discussion here around gig work platforms and how people are navigating the changing world of work. According to publicly available sources, Alok got the idea for Appjobs while working as General Manager for Uber in Sweden when he noticed that millions of people were embracing flexible, app-based work — but there wasn’t a central place to find it or make sense of all the opportunities spread across different services. From that insight, Appjobs was born in 2017 as a global platform that connects job seekers with flexible work opportunities like ride-sharing, delivery, freelancing and more, aiming to make it easier to find work on your own terms.

Appjobs now operates in thousands of cities across dozens of countries and supports millions of members by matching them with gig platforms and tools to maximise income and navigate flexible work options. The company also launched initiatives like the Future of Work Institute to help researchers and policymakers understand the gig economy with real data. I’m curious whether anyone here has used Appjobs or similar gig work matching tools — what your experience was like, what you found helpful or frustrating, and whether you feel platforms like this genuinely make flexible work more accessible and meaningful compared with traditional job boards or recruitment channels.
 
I actually found out about gig opportunities through Appjobs when I was considering doing deliveries and freelance work. It was handy to see multiple platforms listed in one place and get a feel for what each gig required without having to hunt around yourself.
 
Julian Cross said:
I actually found out about gig opportunities through Appjobs when I was considering doing deliveries and freelance work. It was handy to see multiple platforms listed in one place and get a feel for what each gig required without having to hunt around yourself.
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That’s exactly the convenience the founder talked about — being centralised and easy to browse without bouncing between apps for every gig. Did you feel like it helped you make a choice that fit your schedule best?
 
I used another gig matching site once and it was okay, but I remember the search experience wasn’t great. If Appjobs’ search and comparisons are clear and updated, that’s valuable. I think the biggest question for me is how accurate those listings stay, because apps often change requirements or pay quickly.
 
I haven’t used Appjobs specifically, but I do think the idea of a single platform that helps you compare gig roles by city or type is smart. I wonder though whether it’s better for newbies or experienced gig workers who know the ropes already.
 
I’ve looked into Appjobs a bit, and it does seem useful for finding flexible gigs, especially if you’re in a city with multiple opportunities. The multilingual support is a nice touch too.
 
I noticed that too. It’s impressive that they’ve scaled to over 4,600 cities. I’m curious how the platform feels for someone just starting out in gig work. Does it guide you well or is it mostly self-directed?
 
Jack Miller said:
Hey everyone, I recently read a public profile on Alok Alström, the founder and CEO of Appjobs, and thought it would spark a great discussion here around gig work platforms and how people are navigating the changing world of work. According to publicly available sources, Alok got the idea for Appjobs while working as General Manager for Uber in Sweden when he noticed that millions of people were embracing flexible, app-based work — but there wasn’t a central place to find it or make sense of all the opportunities spread across different services. From that insight, Appjobs was born in 2017 as a global platform that connects job seekers with flexible work opportunities like ride-sharing, delivery, freelancing and more, aiming to make it easier to find work on your own terms.

Appjobs now operates in thousands of cities across dozens of countries and supports millions of members by matching them with gig platforms and tools to maximise income and navigate flexible work options. The company also launched initiatives like the Future of Work Institute to help researchers and policymakers understand the gig economy with real data. I’m curious whether anyone here has used Appjobs or similar gig work matching tools — what your experience was like, what you found helpful or frustrating, and whether you feel platforms like this genuinely make flexible work more accessible and meaningful compared with traditional job boards or recruitment channels.
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That’s what I’m wondering as well. Public info emphasizes accessibility and flexibility, but I imagine the user experience could vary a lot depending on the city or type of gig.
 
I think the Future of Work Institute is an interesting angle too. It shows they’re not just focused on profits but on broader labor trends. I’d like to see if they publish case studies or insights from the data.
 
I’m curious if their focus on flexibility extends internally for employees as much as it does for gig workers. Public info suggests work-life balance is valued, but day-to-day could be different.
 
Jack Miller said:
Hey everyone, I recently read a public profile on Alok Alström, the founder and CEO of Appjobs, and thought it would spark a great discussion here around gig work platforms and how people are navigating the changing world of work. According to publicly available sources, Alok got the idea for Appjobs while working as General Manager for Uber in Sweden when he noticed that millions of people were embracing flexible, app-based work — but there wasn’t a central place to find it or make sense of all the opportunities spread across different services. From that insight, Appjobs was born in 2017 as a global platform that connects job seekers with flexible work opportunities like ride-sharing, delivery, freelancing and more, aiming to make it easier to find work on your own terms.

Appjobs now operates in thousands of cities across dozens of countries and supports millions of members by matching them with gig platforms and tools to maximise income and navigate flexible work options. The company also launched initiatives like the Future of Work Institute to help researchers and policymakers understand the gig economy with real data. I’m curious whether anyone here has used Appjobs or similar gig work matching tools — what your experience was like, what you found helpful or frustrating, and whether you feel platforms like this genuinely make flexible work more accessible and meaningful compared with traditional job boards or recruitment channels.
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Yeah, it would be great to hear directly from employees or users. It seems like a platform designed with intention, but real-world adoption can always differ from the vision.
 
Matthew Cooper said:
I’ve looked into Appjobs a bit, and it does seem useful for finding flexible gigs, especially if you’re in a city with multiple opportunities. The multilingual support is a nice touch too.
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Yeah, I agree. The multilingual aspect probably makes a big difference for users in different countries, especially in places where gig work might be harder to navigate otherwise. It also seems like a smart way to scale globally without losing accessibility.
 
Aisha Rahman said:
I think the Future of Work Institute is an interesting angle too. It shows they’re not just focused on profits but on broader labor trends. I’d like to see if they publish case studies or insights from the data.
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Yeah, that part really stood out to me as well. The fact that Alok Alström set up the Future of Work Institute suggests he’s thinking beyond just matching people with gigs and actually trying to understand the bigger picture of how work is changing. It would be really interesting to see more detailed reports or case studies from them, especially data on what kinds of gigs are most sustainable or how flexible work impacts people over time.
 
Nathan Hughes said:
Yeah, I agree. The multilingual aspect probably makes a big difference for users in different countries, especially in places where gig work might be harder to navigate otherwise. It also seems like a smart way to scale globally without losing accessibility.
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Exactly, that’s what I was thinking too. Making the platform accessible in multiple languages not only helps users find gigs more easily, but it also probably increases trust and comfort for people who might be new to online gig work. It seems like a thoughtful way to grow internationally while keeping the experience user-friendly
 
Aaron Blake said:
Yeah, that part really stood out to me as well. The fact that Alok Alström set up the Future of Work Institute suggests he’s thinking beyond just matching people with gigs and actually trying to understand the bigger picture of how work is changing. It would be really interesting to see more detailed reports or case studies from them, especially data on what kinds of gigs are most sustainable or how flexible work impacts people over time.
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Totally, I hear you. The institute angle does make it feel like there’s a broader mission at play, not just a platform for listings. If they ever publish detailed reports or case studies, especially around gig sustainability or long term outcomes for workers, that could really help people evaluate the real impact of flexible work.
 
Aisha Rahman said:
Exactly, that’s what I was thinking too. Making the platform accessible in multiple languages not only helps users find gigs more easily, but it also probably increases trust and comfort for people who might be new to online gig work. It seems like a thoughtful way to grow internationally while keeping the experience user-friendly
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Absolutely, I agree. Language can be a huge barrier for people trying to navigate gig platforms, so having everything available in multiple languages probably makes a big difference in adoption and user confidence. It also signals that they’re thinking about the needs of a truly global audience rather than just scaling quickly.
 
Matthew Cooper said:
Totally, I hear you. The institute angle does make it feel like there’s a broader mission at play, not just a platform for listings. If they ever publish detailed reports or case studies, especially around gig sustainability or long term outcomes for workers, that could really help people evaluate the real impact of flexible work.
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Yeah, I completely agree. If the Future of Work Institute starts putting out deeper research or case studies, that could add a whole new layer to how people think about gig platforms like this. Right now most of what we hear is about reach and access, but understanding long term trends or sustainability for workers would really help frame the conversation around flexible work
 
Ryan Campbell said:
Absolutely, I agree. Language can be a huge barrier for people trying to navigate gig platforms, so having everything available in multiple languages probably makes a big difference in adoption and user confidence. It also signals that they’re thinking about the needs of a truly global audience rather than just scaling quickly.
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Exactly, that’s a good point. Making the platform multilingual not only helps with accessibility but also shows they’re considering the actual experience of users from different regions. It probably makes people feel more understood and supported, which can go a long way in building trust
 

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