More people should have second jobs

Long gone are the days when you had a job for life. But, for young folks especially, it seems we don’t just do one job in a week.

The strivers are scrambling for second jobs. Though it is hard to ascertain exact numbers through official statistics, some surveys suggest more than two-thirds of British Gen Zs are now supplementing their income with side hustles. 

Some of this is out of necessity, thanks to stagnant wages and rising living costs. But it is also being driven by attitude changes, and a desire to choose more purpose and freedom in the working week. Twenty- and thirty-somethings want to be Generation DIY, helping to drive a significant increase in self-employment over the past few decades because of the greater control and flexibility they gain despite the higher uncertainty and risk. 

The benefits from side gigs are clear. They increase your income.