I left my job of 17 years and started 6 side hustles. Now I work half as many hours and earn close to my old paycheck.
Source: Business Insider ·
After having my second child, I left my job because childcare would consume half my wages. Six side hustles now help replace my income.
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The author left her job after 17 years and now has six side hustles.Courtesy of the authorAfter my second child was born, I couldn't justify spending half my wages on childcare.I left my job of 17 years and started earning money through several small businesses.I now earn up to $2,000 a month while working fewer hours and spending more time with my kids.After having my second child, I quit my job of 17 years because I couldn't justify sacrificing half my wages for childcare.Instead, I'm running multiple side hustles that rarely require me to be away from my kids. And, no, I'm not getting rich playing games or taking surveys on my phone. I'm trying to replace the income I previously earned without giving up the flexibility I want as a mom.Right now, I bring in $1,400 to $2,000 a month. Some hustles have clear pros and cons. Some are more convenient, lucrative, or glamorous, whereas others I may need to consider dropping altogether.Turo is the closest thing to passive incomeI was…
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