I made over $30,000 from my side hustles this year. The extra money is great, but I felt like I never stopped working.

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The author has a corporate job but also freelances as a writer and teaches mahjong.

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My job offers little chance for career growth, but I'm sticking with it. It gives me the flexibility I need as a parent.

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The author (not shown) has chosen to stay in a job with little chance for career growth.

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I'm a Gen Z office worker and I love my 9-to-5 because it gives structure to my life. I've had a flexible job and it was frustrating and demoralizing.

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Louise Castonguay is a social media specialist at Flashfood.
Louise Castonguay is a social media specialist at Flashfood.

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