What happens after you retire early? People who have done it in their 30s describe boredom, identity shifts, and second thoughts.

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Rose Han achieved financial independence at age 32.

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I've tried 100 side hustles. These 5 are the most lucrative that don't require any experience.

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Tom Blake.

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I started a side hustle while working at Yelp — then went all in on my business. I've made over $112,000 in revenue and feel so fulfilled.

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Joey Coffin was working at Yelp and running his brand as a side hustle before turning his company into his full-time gig.

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Some contractors who worked on OpenAI projects say Handshake AI is withholding thousands of dollars in pay

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Handshake AI abruptly cut off access to the projects and told some workers they'd violated their contract.

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I quit driving for Uber after I got a full-time finance job. Ride-hailing took more unpaid work than it used to.

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James Howe got a full-time job in finance and hasn't driven for Uber since December.

James Howe

My Airbnb made me $2,300 a month and was almost always booked. Nightmare guests made me quit hosting.

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Wendy Martin is bowing out of the Airbnb game.

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I turned my needlepoint side hustle into a $10M business in five years. I never thought it'd take off as it did.

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Krista LeRay started her company during the pandemic.

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I blew up my comfortable life in 2019. It led me to build a six-figure business and portfolio career.

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Mallory Contois says quitting her dream COO role felt like gambling.

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Welcome to the United States of Side Hustles

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William Butterton
William Butterton is a full-time engineer. He runs Pack Daddies Card Co. and Viking Vendors on the side.

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For burnt-out 9-to-5ers looking to start something of their own, there's good news and bad news.

The good news is that it's never been easier to start a side hustle. Unfortunately, that's also the bad news.

The surprising day jobs of 15 US Olympians, from a clown to a dentist

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Lea Ann Parsley with Lake Placid firefighters.

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