About UnGig

What is UnGig?

UnGig is a community platform helping gig economy workers—Uber and Lyft drivers, DoorDash and Instacart delivery workers, TaskRabbit taskers, and anyone stuck in the platform economy—transition to stable employment with benefits, security, and a future.

We're not anti-gig work. We know these platforms help people survive and pay bills when they need it. But they shouldn't be forever. You deserve more than 80-hour weeks, algorithmic uncertainty, and no path forward.

UnGig helps you undo the gig grind and build the career you deserve.

The Problem We're Solving

The Gig Economy Trap

If you're working gig apps right now, you know the reality:

You work 70-80 hours a week just to pay bills and service debt
You have no time to search for better jobs because you're always working
You're exhausted but one slow week means you can't make rent
Your skills are wasting away while you drive in circles
There's no path forward - just tomorrow's algorithm and next week's rent

The Talent Being Wasted

Through this platform, we're connecting with:

Software engineers from Uzbekistan and India driving Uber
Accountants and business owners from Russia and Ukraine delivering food
Teachers and healthcare workers from across Latin America juggling three gig apps
Skilled tradespeople who started driving "temporarily" three years ago

This talent shouldn't be trapped. These careers shouldn't be abandoned. These dreams shouldn't die in a rideshare app.

What We Offer

Education

Professional development, courses, certifications, and language learning to advance your freelance career:

English for work - Practical phrases for interviews, customer communication, and workplace situations
Online courses - Free and paid resources for skill development
Certifications - CompTIA, Google, AWS, and other industry-recognized credentials
Professional skills - Project management, communication, marketing
Technical training - Web development, programming, design tools

Available in: Russian, Spanish, Arabic, Hindi, Uzbek, and other languages

Exit Strategies

Concrete plans to transition from gig work to stable employment:

6-month roadmaps from gig work to your next career
Resume writing and optimization
Interview preparation and practice
Career change strategies
Skills translation (your gig experience IS valuable!)

Job Opportunities

Real job openings and career pathways:

IT and tech positions
Healthcare and medical support
Logistics and warehouse management
Skilled trades and construction
Office and administrative roles
Connections to employers who value gig worker experience

Community Support

A judgment-free space to:

Ask questions and get real answers
Share advice and support others
Connect with people on the same journey
Find accountability partners
Celebrate wins together

Success Stories

Proof that escape is possible:

Real people who made it out
How they did it (step by step)
What they're doing now
Lessons they learned
Resources that actually worked

Who We Serve

UnGig is built specifically for immigrant gig workers in the United States, with primary support for:

Russian speakers (Русский)
Spanish speakers (Español)
Arabic speakers (العربية)
Hindi/Punjabi speakers (हिन्दी)
Uzbek speakers (O'zbek)
English speakers
and other languages

Whether you're:

Working 70+ hours across multiple gig apps
A skilled professional stuck in survival mode
Trying to find time to search for better work
Looking for a community that understands your struggle
Ready to build a real career with stability

You belong here.

Our Principles

1. No Judgment

We're not here to shame anyone for gig work. We know you're doing what you need to survive. This is a safe space.

2. Practical Help Over Theory

We focus on actionable advice, real job opportunities, and concrete strategies - not vague inspiration or empty promises.

3. Free and Open

Core community resources are free. We're not here to profit from your struggle. (Premium services may be added later to sustain the platform, but core help stays free.)

4. Peer-to-Peer Support

The best advice comes from people who've walked your path. We facilitate connections between those escaping and those who've escaped.

5. Multilingual and Multicultural

Language barriers shouldn't stop you from getting help. We provide content and support in multiple languages.

6. Privacy and Safety

Your transition is confidential. We protect your information. Employers don't contact your current platforms. Your safety matters.

About the Founder

Maxim Alex

I've been building websites and e-commerce platforms for 20 years, specializing in PHP, JavaScript, ProcessWire, Shopify, and WooCommerce. I've worked with major healthcare systems, logistics companies, and international media.

When I became a US citizen, I wanted to give back to immigrant communities. I spent time in gig work to understand the challenges from the inside - and I was shocked by what I saw. Talented, educated, skilled people trapped in a cycle with no way out.

UnGig is my way to help.

I'm using my two decades of tech experience and professional connections to create real pathways out of gig work. I know the IT industry, I understand hiring, and I can open doors that might be closed to you right now.

My portfolios:

This isn't a side project or an experiment. This is personal. I've seen the trap, I understand the struggle, and I'm committed to helping people escape it.

How You Can Help

If You're a Gig Worker:

Join the community - Create your account and introduce yourself
Share your story - Your experience helps others feel less alone
Ask for help - That's why we're here
Help others when you can - Pay it forward
Spread the word - Tell other drivers and workers about UnGig

If You're an Employer:

We have access to highly motivated, hardworking, multilingual professionals with incredible work ethic. They're driving Uber because they need income NOW, but they're capable of so much more.

Contact us if you: