Side Gigs Aren’t Just for Ambitious People Anymore
A few years ago, throwing shade on hustle culture was all the rage. The Internet was abuzz with talk of self-care, quit lit, and the Great Resignation. These days, the idea of choosing not to work and still having enough money for essentials is laughable. Somewhere tonight, a mother is pushing a stroller down the hallway of her apartment building, muttering to herself, “Go to sleep already, so I can start driving Uber.” The baby falls asleep faster with car rides than with stroller rides, but Mom can’t afford to spend the money on gas. When the baby falls asleep, she will drop him off at a neighbor’s apartment and drive Uber until she meets her financial goal, or until time runs out, whichever happens first. Then she will pick up the baby from the neighbor’s house. If there is enough time, she will gently lay the baby in his crib and catch a few minutes of sleep herself. If there is not, and it is already morning, she will take the baby to daycare and head to her day job. On the weekend, she will be too tired to do anything except sit on the couch and stare into space while the baby crawls around the living room. She will occasionally snap pictures of the baby’s adorable smile. One day, these will be happy memories. If you are too broke to spend any time doing anything other than work and too tired to think about getting out of debt, contact a Boca Raton debt lawyer.
The Economy Is So Bad That Even People With Stable Jobs Are Looking for Gigs
Survival is tough in the gig economy, but this is old news. It used to be that, if you had a steady job, or even an hourly job that could theoretically continue indefinitely, you were in an enviable position. People who had full-time jobs but were still trying to monetize their hobbies were probably doing it to run away from the truth, to stay too busy to have any time for introspection. There even used to be people who tried to increase their income by job hopping, moving to a new position every few years, just so they could get a higher starting salary.
These days, people are looking for flexible gigs that they can work around their usual work schedule. Rideshare driving and selling products of ecommerce sites are among the most popular side gigs these days. In 2025, two thirds of adults who have at least one child under the age of 18 and are employed full-time also have at least one side gig.
What Do People Do With the Money They Are Lucky Enough to Earn From Their Gigs?
Gig workers who also have full-time jobs tend to use their money in unglamorous ways, to make payments on debts and to avoid incurring new debts. If you are exhausted from doing this, talk to a lawyer about settling or consolidating your debts or filing for bankruptcy protection.
Work With a Debt Lawyer About Relief From the Endless Debt Payment Treadmill
A South Florida debt lawyer can help you assess your debt situation and choose the best path forward. Contact Nowack & Olson, PLLC in Boca Raton, Florida to discuss your case.
Source:
investopedia.com/why-so-many-americans-are-looking-for-a-side-gig-right-now-11809222
