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Zweitjob: Nebenjob als Normalfall? Ein Trend zeichnet sich ab

Fast jeder Zehnte geht in Deutschland inzwischen mehr als einem Beruf nach. Tendenz steigend. Dabei geht es längst nicht immer nur ums Geld.

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Zweitjob: Nebenjob als Normalfall? Ein Trend zeichnet sich ab

A new trend is emerging in Germany, with more and more people embracing a "second job" as part of their daily routine. This phenomenon is gaining traction, with a noticeable shift in societal attitudes. In a recent instance, a group of 11 women gathered at the Shivasloft yoga studio in a bustling Düsseldorf district on a steamy June Sunday.

They settled onto their mats, preparing to escape the stresses of their daily lives. Workshop leader Eva Hoffmann welcomed them with a soft voice, guiding them through deep breathing exercises and encouraging them to let go of their thoughts. Hoffmann, herself, juggles a demanding full-time job as a lawyer at a major insurance company in Düsseldorf, working 40 hours a week for a secure salary.

However, she also devotes 75 minutes of her time each week to teaching yoga, a practice she has been engaged in for the past two and a half years, both independently and now part-time due to logistical reasons. Hoffmann emphasizes that her secondary occupation is not driven by financial necessity; "I don't do it for the money."

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