Though half of all working millennials are side hustling—according to a multi-year study on freelancing in the U.S.—this isn’t just a millennial thing.
Approximately a third of both Gen Xers and boomers are also hustling on the side.
Just think about the people you know. How many of your friends drive for Uber or Lyft? Rent out their place on Airbnb when going on a vacation? Or have ever sold something on Etsy or eBay?
They’re a part of the growing freelance or gig economy that 57.3 million Americans were a part of in 2017—that’s more people than the total combined population of Canada, Liberia, and Puerto Rico! In fact, based on trends, by 2027, more than half of all working Americans will be a part of the freelance economy.
Side hustles are the new normal
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I wrote this article originally for Tithe.ly. It’s adapted from my book, You Are What You Do: And Six Other Lies about Work, Life, and Love.