Importance of Having a Side Hustle Besides Your Daily Job

By David Indeje / Published January 25, 2022 | 11:54 am

KEY POINTS

People are working so hard but earning peanuts at the end of the month and all you are being told is if you cannot work with the provided salary and conditions then resign and pave way for someone more "appreciative".

KEY TAKEAWAYS

Side hustling is the real solution to earning an extra amount if you are not comfortable with the amount you are earning or if you wish to save for your future use.

Money can never be enough no matter how much you earn at the end of the day or the month. People are working so hard but earning peanuts at the end of the month and all you are being told is if you cannot work with the provided salary and conditions then resign and pave way for someone more “appreciative”.

COVID-19 pandemic made people realize the importance of not depending on one job as a source of income and also why saving for the future is very important.

A lot of people lost their jobs and if you did not have a plan B or rather lucky enough to secure another job you can imagine how tough things were especially if you were the breadwinner of your family.

According to research, over 33 percent of survey respondents earn 500 dollars or more per month with their side hustle. Of those, nearly 15 percent work 5 hours or less on their side hustle per week. That’s an hourly rate of 25 dollars. Some side hustles are more lucrative than others.

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If you wish to have a financial breakthrough, having a side hustle besides your daily job is very important, and here are some of the advantages.

Paying your debts Off

If you have a debt and the money you are earning monthly is not enough to clear your debts and pay your bills, then having a side hustle that can assist clear the debts and start making profits will be great.

Financial Freedom and Flexibility

Everyone is always yearning to be financially free and enjoy their hard work money. If you have a side hustle that is doing well, you can no longer depend on your job to survive especially if you are working for a place that always has salary delay issues.

You can become your Own Boss

No one wants to be an employee forever, or rather at least once in a while, you have always wanted to be your own boss. Having a side hustle with great income can actually be your main source of income and you can leave your job and focus on your side hustle to make ends meet.

Have peace of Mind

Let’s be honest once you are not financially stable you will always be stressed especially when it comes to paying bills, you might be working but earning peanuts hence having a side hustle that can assist in sustaining you will bring you peace of mind and you will be less stressed.

Side hustling is the real solution to earning an extra amount if you are not comfortable with the amount you are earning or if you wish to save for your future use. It has become our daily norm therefore if you wish to achieve your goals and enjoy your money therefore side hustling is the way to go.

EDITOR’S NOTE: Article by Doreen.

About David Indeje

David Indeje is a writer and editor, with interests on how technology is changing journalism, government, Health, and Gender Development stories are his passion. Follow on Twitter @David_IndejeDavid can be reached on: (020) 528 0222 / Email: info@sokodirectory.com

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