April 21, 2025

When A Side Hustle Is (and Isn’t) Worth It

When A Side Hustle Is (and Isn’t) Worth It
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In this episode, Kaila and Kyle dive into what exactly constitutes a “side hustle”, and the circumstances in which it IS and ISN’T worth having one. Not all side hustles are created equal.


00:00 Intro

03:11 Average income earned from a side hustle

05:11 The issue with the term “side hustle”

08:00 The most common types of side hustles

14:45 “Acceptable or Not?” game

20:46 Considering how a side hustle might be perceived at your job

21:48 Pros and cons of having a side hustle


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