[baddox]

> 2) The whole "gig" messaging and the entire call to action on the page is painfully confusing. -"Describe your gig." What? Am I in a band?

I think this is a difference in regional word usage. I'm accustomed to hearing "gig" used only to refer to a temporary agreement for musicians or similar artistic entertainment, like a single concert or perhaps a tour of concerts. But I have met people from the UK who use it to refer to any job.

[sarreph]

Interesting... I'm from the UK and wouldn't generally refer to a 'gig' as anything but musical.

E.g. Fiverr 'gig's caused me a lot of misunderstanding the first time I browsed the site

I think it's generally a term to avoid that has been popularised by quasi-hipster tech.

Most probably, the word 'job' or even 'move' would be much less prone to confusion here.

[JosephHatfield]

I have friends in LA/Hollywood who use the word "gig" when referring to any job of indeterminate length; especially if it pays well. ex: "Oh, man, I'd love to have that gig!"

[Aloha]

I'm also from LA - and I'd never use it in that context. I'd never say I'm looking for a gig, I might describe my existing job as a gig.