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Even if you currently have regular employment, that doesn’t mean you’ll have it a few years from now, or even next month. This isn’t mentioned to scare you, just to point out the fact that job security isn’t a sure thing these days. Just like your local insurance agency can keep you from suffering from a major financial fallout, the same is true of getting a side gig.
Extra Money
One of the best, and most obvious, benefits of having a side gig is having extra cash on hand. Even if it’s just an extra hundred dollars or so a month, that can make a big difference. Just putting that extra money back into a savings account is a good idea for future financial mishaps as well as retirement.
You’ll Have Something to Fall Back On
Even if you’re a great employee, still, the fact remains that you can be laid off at a moment’s notice. Should that happen, do you know how long it will take before you can find another job? By getting a side gig now, you’ll have a way to keep bringing in money, keep the wolves at bay and ease some of the stress and worry that comes with being unemployed. Any severance or unemployment you receive and the money you make from your side gig could add up to a full-time income for a while.
Expand Your Skill Set
Being multifaceted and multi-talented is great for your personal as well as your professional life. Side gigs can help you cultivate new skills and abilities you can bring to your full-time job, and the skills gained from your full-time job can make you more adept at your side gig, which can bring in more projects and potentially more earnings as well. Say you do get laid off or otherwise lose your job, what you’ve learned and gained through your side gig could be just what nets you the next regular employment position.
Do What You’re Passionate About
You might have a full-time job, but that doesn’t necessarily mean you love what you do. Rather than sacrifice passion for a paycheck, look into a side gig that allows you to explore your passion and make your life more exciting. Your side gig could help give you something to look forward to every day, and keep boredom as well as depression at bay.
No matter what you like doing or the industry in which you prefer to work, chances are good that there’s a side gig that’s perfect for you. Start exploring your options and the possibilities that await.
These are some great reasons! I’m always happy when I have extra money, so I so agree with this.
A side gig can be great if you find something you love to do. It’s so much fun to expand your horizons, and a little extra cash is always welcome!
These are good reasons for a side job. I never thought about using it as a way to expand your skill set and even find a new area you may be great at.
I agree! Today we just never know what will happen next. I see so many people on Facebook losing their jobs due to cutbacks and other reasons out of their control. Great reasons to have a backup plan!
These are some great reasons to make sure you get a side hustle going on. I think even if we have a good income there is always a little a more we could have coming in.
I love having a side gig, my blog is my favorite. It keeps my sanity and helps me earn a little more cash.
I think it’s a great idea to get a side gig for extra income. It’s always a smart move to establish multiple streams of income for the long run.
Definitely some great reasons. I especially love having something I am passionate about. Definitely makes life better from day to day.
I do believe it is important to take advantage of extra money any time you are able. I have taken on small side jobs and I am always glad I did, since some of those opportunities ended or I was unable to keep doing it in terms of commitment, schedule, etc.
I totally agree. I feel it is always a great idea to not have all of your eggs in one basket so to speak. These are great reasons!
These are all good reasons. I think sometimes we get too comfortable with our current situations. It’s important to have something to fall back on.
Blogging is my side gig. I love it because it gives me an outlet for my creativity and also brings in a little extra money!!
Having a side gig could be really helpful to earn extra money. Me as well aside from my regular job a have a side gig.
My husband and I have a pretty cool side gig. We love being able to make money on our own with no bosses.
I love my side work. I am able to spend time doing what I am passionate about. I wish I could do it full time.
I always like learning and keeping busy. I’ve heard it keeps you healthier the more you continue to learn so I’m sticking to it, ha!
I have always kept a side gig. I like the idea of having something to fall back on so that if my main job ever fell out, I would have some sort of money still coming in.
That is a great point especially if your side gig brings out your skills and the best on you. It will be a big help financially too.
I still have my full time job in addition to the money I make from blogging and it’s been such a blessing to have extra money.
I think you should definitely have a side gig if you have the time. It’s an awesome way to express yourself before diving too deep.