Do you have a side hustle or second job?

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April 1,2022 at 1:04PM UTC

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Do you have a side hustle or second job?

I remember the buzz around that article that revealed that some people working from home had multiple full-time jobs. But what about the not-so-extreme - using flexibility from remote work to start a side hustle or part-time job? Have you or anyone you know done this since March 2020?

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Kathleen FisherApril 1,2022 at 2:17PM UTC
I have been reading and hearing about side hustles so much lately. I know it is important to make more money or follow a passion. I just wish our full time jobs paid enough, let us follow our passions, offered opportunities to do more of what works for our families. I don’t want to have to work two jobs!!
Sarah SolanaApril 1,2022 at 3:50PM UTC
This is actually a very popular trend among worker.
I work with HR and business leaders and discuss this topic frequently. A recent survey found that about 16% of US workers have a "gig" job (think Lyft, grocery deliver, dog walking etc)
https://www.pewresearch.org/internet/2021/12/08/the-state-of-gig-work-in-2021/
On the employer side, we expect companies to begin getting more creative with their workforce, even offering gig type work to their employees so they continue to be the "employer of choice".
There's no harm in trying! Many people have a side hustle or gig on the side these days.
AnonymousApril 1,2022 at 5:50PM UTC
I am working on building my side hustle up. It is super freelance right now, meaning I am not always working the side gig. For me it is to fulfil my passion and my long term goals. I have also been doing this for so long it is normal to me. I toyed with the idea of two full time jobs, but not for me. Unless I find myself in need of the cash.
Heide FramilApril 2,2022 at 6:17AM UTC
I'd like to have one aside from the full-time job I am in now. My daughter is in college and I need an extra income to provide for her other school necessities. I'm currently working on enhancing some skills for VA position or just about anything freelance. Keeping my spirit up for it.