{
  "id": 15374809,
  "title": "‘Parallel work’: How holding down multiple jobs at once shed its taboo",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/18/parallel-work-how-holding-down-multiple-jobs-at-once-shed-its-taboo",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-10-18T07:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Fast Company",
    "slug": "fast-company",
    "url": "https://www.fastcompany.com/91622900/parallel-work-how-working-multiple-jobs-at-once-shed-its-taboo"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In today's modern economy, it is becoming increasingly common for workers to take on multiple jobs simultaneously. This phenomenon, known as parallel work, means employees hold two or more positions at the same time, rather than just having a side gig alongside a full-time job. According to a new study from Intch, a platform that connects professionals with businesses for part-time roles, parallel work has doubled across generations. In particular, Gen Z workers are the most likely to juggle multiple roles, with 59% of them doing so, while 64% of millennial workers are also working in multiple positions. Traditional employment may become obsolete as individuals take on more than one role more often, and some Gen Zers believe technology, such as AI and flexible scheduling, can provide a sense of freedom. However, while parallel work can provide additional income streams and diversify skills, it can also lead to burnout. The trend has persisted since the pandemic, with 73% of professionals still holding multiple jobs in 2025. As more workers pursue parallel roles, companies may need to adapt their hiring practices and view résumés differently, viewing multiple positions as a sign of depth rather than a lack of focus.",
  "summary": "Employees used to go to work and then come home. Now, they commonly go to one job and then to another. It’s called parallel work, and it essentially means taking on multiple jobs as opposed to having a single full-time position. That’s different from just having a side gig in addition to a full-time one; it’s also different from fractional work , wherein senior-level employees work a fraction of…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}