Why We Should Support Small Businesses Torchable | September 17 2021 In the aftermath of the Covid pandemic, it’s plain to see that everyone was affected by it differently. Whether positive, negative or somewhere in between, we have all felt the weight of the efforts made to slow the spread. As a parent, you became …
COVID-19 has taken a heavy toll on gig work and side jobs in the US. While a side job is often seen as a way to make extra money, 33% of people work their second job just to cover their living expenses. We recently talked with a number of people who work a secondary job to see how they’ve been affected the past few months.
Part-time jobs and side hustles have become increasingly common over the past decade. In fact, 43% of full-time US workers have some sort of gig outside of their primary job (50% for those under 35). Some people work a side job because it involves a passion of theirs or just to keep busy. For most, however, it comes down to money.
One in five adults experience some form of mental illness, yet only 41% of them have received treatment over the past year. Are they simply not seeking help, or is help not accessible to them?
A Bill for Gig Economy Benefits Timothy Snyder | May 8, 2017 The idea of being your own boss is attractive. You have the ability to work when you want and with who you want. You set the terms and the rules. You can dedicate all of your time and attention to something you’re passionate …