Working more than one job has not usually been a matter of choice, but more a matter of necessity. However, more people are now choosing to take on two full-time positions, or supplement a full-time job with multiple part-time positions, in an effort to not just stay afloat financially, but get ahead.
The image of what it's like to work two or more jobs is not typically a happy one. Working a third shift, running on little sleep, and having no work-life balance is not a preferred schedule. But with the increased flexibility many employees are finding in the workplace, the opportunity to explore more ways to make money has become very appealing, and realistic.
A survey by Resume Builder found that 36% of employees are currently working more than one full-time job, and that eight out of 10 respondents had worked more than one job in the last year. Of those working two or more full-time positions, the majority were making a combined
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Many who choose to take on more than one job do so to achieve financial freedom, but the concerns brought on by recent economic uncertainty and layoffs have played a part as well — a large majority of survey respondents reported having at least one job in the tech sector. Though 26% of employees manage to keep their average weekly work hours within the 30-40 hour range, the survey found that 69% were spending between 40-80 hours, and 5% spend more than 80 hours per week on work.
EBN reached out to some of these professionals to find out what they do, why they decided to join the ranks of the over-employed, and advice they have about this way of life. Here are a few of their stories.
