{
  "id": 16078933,
  "title": "Working one job isn't always enough. Gen Zers and millennials are taking on side hustles and freelance work.",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/22/working-one-job-isnt-always-enough-gen-zers-and-millennials-are",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-10-22T17:27:17.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Business Insider",
    "slug": "business-insider",
    "url": "https://www.businessinsider.com/gen-z-millennials-side-hustles-gig-economy-2026-10"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "A recent study revealed that 80% of Gen Zers have worked outside their primary jobs. According to Goldman Sachs Asset Management, this is a trend observed across generations. The reasons for taking on additional work range from financial need to securing a stable financial future. The survey conducted by Goldman Sachs Asset Management and Escalent found that more than 60% of respondents held down multiple roles, largely due to financial necessity.\n\nWhile employment remains vital for retirement security, it is no longer sufficient for many Americans. Gen Zers were found to be the most likely group to earn money outside their main jobs, followed closely by millennials. Despite most of these workers reporting job stability, they still consider extra work as necessary.\n\nThe traditional full-time job may not provide comprehensive financial security anymore. Many are supplementing their income to cope with rising expenses and falling behind on savings goals. A significant percentage of Gen Z and millennials have delayed major financial goals, such as homeownership.\n\nSome Americans, including a millennial who worked five full-time remote IT jobs, earning over $700,000 annually, are striving for financial stability through multiple income streams, a concept known as a portfolio career or stability stacking. This approach helps in mitigating the emotional and financial impact of job loss. For some, working multiple jobs has even led to a complete career pivot, allowing them to enjoy greater flexibility and freedom.",
  "summary": "Gen Z and millennials have earned money from side hustles or other work outside their primary job, largely because they need to, rather than for fun.",
  "key_points": [
    "80% of Gen Zers work outside primary jobs, according to study",
    "Financial necessity drives side hustles for many workers",
    "Portfolio careers help mitigate job loss impact for some"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "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."
}