How Side Hustles Can Boost Your Career

In today’s challenging economy, it’s not uncommon to find people with full time jobs adding side hustles to the equation (although not all side hustles are driven by financial reasons). A recent article by CNBC stated that a whopping 44% of Americans work a side hustle. So what does this mean for corporate America? Many bosses have expressed concern over this emerging trend, but multiple studies have shown that having a side hustle actually boosts full-time job performance. This is the case of today’s guest. She’s an HR manager who LOVES her corporate job, but in 2020, she felt compelled to nurture her creativity outside her work schedule. Jamie Jackson is the creator of @Humorous_Resources, a work humor account that is a must if you’re into memes, and laughing, and, you know, feeling like you’re not dead inside. Together, we discuss today’s side hustle economy, and how employees can take advantage of them to open new doors and potentially even pivot their career paths. FRIENDLY REMINDER: Surfing Corporate is completely self-funded, and it takes A LOT of work to make each episode. Please consider making a donation by clicking on this link. This would mean so much to us! EPISODE SOURCES: 44% of Americans Work a Side Hustle to Make Ends Meet –– but it may not be an efficient way to earn more, expert says - CNBC Do the Hustle! Empowerment from Side-Hustles and Its Effects on Full-Time Work Performance | Academy of Management Journal 11 Reasons Why You Need a Side Hustle - StartupNation 11 Benefits of Having a Side Hustle Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices