Gen Z’s Hustle

8 months ago · < 1 minute read

Everyone’s heard about the side hustle, but Gen Z has taken the idea and run. Whether they have a well-paying full-time job or not, Zoomers are increasingly involved with (and financially reliant on) their side hustles. Most of these ventures are online, either as influencers or selling products and/or advice. So, why the sudden rise of side hustling?

Well, between the 2008 economic crash and the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s no wonder that young adults are wary of supposedly lifelong careers. They’ve seen hundreds of thousands of workers laid off during the past few years, so it’s easy to see why they don’t believe in job security. Not to mention the fact that many jobs nowadays are requiring more and more credentials and experience.

We’ve all seen entry level jobs that require five years of experience and a BA just to apply. It’s laughable. How is anyone supposed to get their first job? Side hustles, on the other hand, have a very low entry barrier. Obviously, not everyone can be a successful influencer, but there are plenty of jobs out there online that can add a few hundred or thousand to your wallet each month if you’re willing to put in the time. And Gen Z obviously is.