Side Hustle Nation: 64% of Workers Say One Job Just Isn’t Enough in 2025

With rising prices and stagnant wages squeezing household budgets, a new report shows that 64% of American workers are planning to get a second job or start a side hustle. Economic uncertainty is driving the trend, especially among Gen Z and millennials, who are turning to gig work not just to pay bills—but to upskill, save, or even launch new careers. According to the American Staffing Association, nearly 1 in 5 workers have less than a month of savings, and a growing number say they’ve taken on debt just to meet basic needs.