Precarious work is a type of job that doesn't give you much security. It means the job doesn't give you enough hours of work and the pay is not very good. It also means the job doesn't have many benefits such as health coverage, sick days, vacation days or an unemployment insurance. This type of job can make it difficult to provide for your family and it can be stressful because you don't know when you're going to get your next hours of work or when and how much money you will be paid.