Yup.

There's a difference between doing a few DoorDash deliveries on the weekend to get some extra spending money, versus doing two weekend shifts at the dollar store to help pay the rent.

I suspect BLS treats them identically.

i'd like to see if this trend is global though, not just for America

i imagine the gig economy has a big part to do with it


SimpleStacker

One of my friends is getting a second job for just this reason.

Things shouldn't be this way. And the continuing devaluation of currency will soon make even the second job not enough.

charts_and_numbers

9.3 Million Americans Work Multiple Jobs to Make Ends Meet

0xbitcoiner

One of my friends is getting a second job for just this reason. 

Things shouldn't be this way. And the continuing devaluation of currency will soon make even the second job not enough. 