1. Employment that lacks security, permanence, or reliable income; work that may be terminated unexpectedly or offers irregular hours and compensation
After losing his stable position, he took an unstable job as a freelance consultant.
Depois de perder seu cargo estável, ele aceitou um emprego instável como consultor freelancer.
2. Precarious employment without benefits, job security, or long-term contracts
Many gig economy workers find themselves in unstable jobs with no health insurance.
Muitos trabalhadores da economia de gigs se veem em empregos instáveis sem seguro saúde.