Why You Should Have a Side Hustle!

[@bonefishboards]

Data Engineer during the day; surfboard builder at night with a loyal following. Yes, everyone should start a side hustle.

[@ashleyhockenberry2187]

It is great to have a side hustle - but don't tell everyone at your primary place of employment about it.

[@thehawk5141]

I couldn’t agree more with this comment.

[@Al-rn5qy]

150% true! I learned this the hard way some years ago. Now I've started a new side hustle at my current job, told no one about it, and everything is great!👍

[@GrowingForever]

Agree soooooo much with this!

[@kasdal]

Why?

[@CricketsBay]

They bug you about it, as in ask questions that seem in good faith, then they tease you about how that side hustle could never work. THEN THEY STEAL YOUR IDEA AND MAKE IT THEIR SIDE HUSTLE.

[@vincent763]

I’ve had numerous hustles over the course of my PhD. Now that I’m about to start my job I have a sustainable electronics business and it really made my job search super easy and less stressful.

[@targetegrat]

The best side hustle is doing something you already do. For example a Recruiter that writes resumes on the side or IT professional that builds custom PCs. Your primary job lets customers know that you will be providing quality work.

[@markwalter4881]

It's funny! A "side-hustle" used to be called "moonlighting." My grandfather said that moonlighting was frowned on. Why? Because it insinuated you were bad with money. In the 1950s-60s, you were supposed to make enough money with your 40 hr week union job to make ends meet. Today, we have people with good jobs having to "side-hustle" because their 40-50hr week primary job can't provide the basics, i.e, an apartment, food, utilities, and student loans. Though, it does feel good to know you don't just rely on one revenue source that could easily be cut-off. Spreading the risk! Thoughts?

[@vikii5246]

Unfortunately, I had no choice when I left my last job few days ago. It was toxic and my health could be in danger because of too much stress. I keep searching now for something else. I hope I will find something soon. Whole this virus situation makes everything even harder.

[@TeacherKellyTag]

Go to my channel if you’re interested in teaching online.

[@martinlaak]

Maybe you could talk more about side hustles that you had had and how these have gone?

[@ALifeAfterLayoff]

I have plans to in the coming weeks so make sure to follow along!

[@BioHazardCL4]

I get that another job is handy if you get laid off or want to leave but if you work 8 hours or more a day, when am I supposed to relax, spend time with my family or sleep?!

[@ALifeAfterLayoff]

Passive income streams!

[@marykayandelle]

weekends

[@TheCivildecay]

Good point. People shouldn't focus solely on their career.. have time to actually life.

[@ForgottenKnight1]

@@ALifeAfterLayoff Passive income streams require up-front capital to be worthwhile. You will have to work 2 jobs for a while. If your field permits contracting, you can have 2 contracts and do some afternoon-evening and weekend work, or even start an LLC and get an employee you out.

[@ALifeAfterLayoff]

@@ForgottenKnight1 I appreciate your perspective. With respect, I have to disagree that worthwhile passive income streams require capital to start. I speak from direct experience that you can build powerful streams of income using the tools you currently have and a whole lot of elbow grease. Eventually I'll do a video on this.

[@sergefog]

I f-ing love American mindset! I live and work in London and here having a side hustle (unless it's collecting stamps) is seen as a huge red flag by the majority of employers while when I meet MDs from major US banks - they'd often run massive projects or businesses outside work. I really do see why so many people boarded the Mayflower and left the UK!

[@Talishar]

Oh, it's a big red flag in the States as well as many employers see it as the employee splitting their focus and it in turn, puts management focus on your performance. It gives them an excuse to start looking where before, you'd be just another cog flying under the radar. It can be also be seen as disloyalty and in some companies, outside work is expressly forbidden.

[@backjurton6194]

Your channel is amazing. Come to the channel for career oversight, and you are here providing side-hustle mentality for financial freedom. Bravo! I feel like you are personally speaking to me in these videos. I was laid off last year, I have had multiple streams of incoming for many years (always looking to add more), and I am learning and acquiring certifications for a career pivot (cloud). Please make further videos regarding multiple income stream ideas in the future.

[@ALifeAfterLayoff]

Check back tomorrow morning!

[@StefanieLegacy]

Another suggestion to add to these great suggestions is to really focus building up a healthy emergency fund and to work on living debt free so your emergency fund goes further!

[@Chogogo717]

So true. I was furloughed for almost four months in 2020, and didn’t have to touch my emergency fund because the only debt I have is my house.

[@StefanieLegacy]

@@Chogogo717 thankful your stressful situation was lessened a bit by your previous financial efforts. Best wishes for the future!

[@Chogogo717]

@@StefanieLegacy not everyone was so lucky. I’m definitely working on getting backup income for when this happens again. There’s no guarantee in the E quadrant.

[@nikolaradakovic5050]

you know what , almost all of your advises were the thoughts that crossed my mind while relaxing with evening beer and thinking about my current position

[@douglasstrother6584]

Research your Company's Conflict of Interest requirements before diving into a side-gig. Some places are pretty reasonable (Don't work for a competitor, supplier, etc. Obvious stuff.) but others can be more stringent.

[@noone-um4hk]

Rental properties have worked well for me, I could live off of the income if I just stuck to the basics

[@GethAndroid]

I've had a side hustle for the last 3 years and have many times considered if it is worth keeping up as it's pretty boring. But it's kept my resume free of gaps and given me some extra income. Just recently I left my main job as staffing issues were making my job excessively stressful and dangerous. But after getting an offer in a new organisation from the store manager, HR pulled a 180 on me and left me without a main job due a previous injury that had no bearing on my ability to do the work. I just found a replacement for that one too, but after talking up ft potential, the reality is the manager is offering pathetic hours and he disregarded my availability that we agreed upon (family commitments on Sunday's) and has rostered me on for those days. So in essence I've had 2 replacement jobs fall through in as many months and with Xmas just around the corner likely won't find a 3rd one until mid January. So good to have that 2nd income source.

[@arpi8168]

Great video, thanks! Would it be possible to make a video on carreer break? I mean, if you have a job, but long term unpaid leave is not possible, but you'd still need a break before burning out?

[@AristonSparta]

Playing devil’s advocate here... In regards to having multiple streams, can’t one get stuck in a loop of constant maintenance of those streams?

[@Talishar]

In another response he describes them as "passive income streams" and this is probably why some of those side hustles fail and collapse in on themselves. They all require some constant focus and effort to maintain them, lest you lose them. Nothing is free, you pay for it one way or another. If not with a capital investment, then you're doing it with a time investment.

[@erikgutierrez3613]

LOVE your videos. Can you make a video where you touch on background checks? felonies, misdemeanors, old, new, etc. and what you can do AFTER getting an offer, but BEFORE signing and quitting old job?

[@ALifeAfterLayoff]

Thanks for the idea! I'll consider it!

[@erikgutierrez3613]

@@ALifeAfterLayoff thanks! 👍

[@jennifermckeithen1498]

"It takes effort and creativity..." (Thunder rumbles.) Love it! XD On a more professional note, great video! Lots of good information.

[@jackquentin1950]

Just after watching this video, I took a part time job on top of my full time work (while working on a business). Phew. Thanks for the motivation!

[@chestrockwell6833]

I work in forestry and some buddies and I enjoy working on cars and bikes on the side then flippin them for a extra few grand a month...we also have contracting skills, handyman skills etc....my dad always said I should have more than one tool in my tool box.

[@michaelhleck5314]

Here's one if you want. Browse phones on local used ads. Check the prices they are selling for. Find phones under market value, and then sell it for profit. Can work with anything, using phones as an example as it's always a popular category with a lot of demand

[@jonnuanez2843]

I've been playing guitar and singing for 34 years now. Believe me-if I thought that people would still listen, I would def have a channel up. I feel I've learned a lot of things and might be able to show some things. However, just like since I started playing, I cringe when eyes are on me...whether with a camera or on a platform, etc., forget it. And I can't always drink to loosen things up.

[@JNYC-gb1pp]

Side hustles are great for stuff that is easy ie mowing lawns, driving for uber etc or doing stuff you already know ie tutoring math or teaching piano etc. But, if it involves a few months minimum to learn, I think people get caught in a 'i'm gonna learn a...no b....no c..' trap and they end up not mastering any of those skills. At some points I think you have to focus on one thing, learn it and then focus on another thing and learn that. Otherwise you're chasing your own tail. A Life After Layoff, could you possible discuss this in one of your videos? I would love to hear you thoughts.

[@JeremyTuberVideo]

Great content as always, Bryan. Thank you! I stumbled on your channel about a month ago and have appreciated your honesty and willingness to offer value without the fluff. In addition to a FT position, I've run a video production business on the side for about six years now, so I agree with what you've covered in this video. That said, I am casually looking for other FT opportunities, and I wonder if my LI profile and website scare potential recruiters and employers off (seeing that I have a strong entrepreneurial focus). Is it possible for recruiters and employers to avoid candidates they feel might not be completely devoted to their FT position, or do you believe that in this day and age most of them have come to accept that many professionals have multiple streams of income? Again, thanks so much for the insightful content you're churning out.

[@ALifeAfterLayoff]

Appreciate your support!

[@someonespadre]

This is a very American video, why not work all the time! I did side jobs, sometimes 2 or 3 besides my regular job for decades until it all dried up as a result of the 2008 crash. I have not missed it, not one bit. There’s more to life than working.

[@ButtmanAtHeart]

Good luck enjoying life and living without an income

[@Talishar]

It's also dependent on how much free time you really have. Nothing is free. You either have to pay for it in investment capital, investment of time, or both. If you're working fulltime+, you're probably not going to have the time to chase a side hustle. Then again, we now have this modern concept of NSFW. It's something that totally confounds me as I then wonder, "where in the hell do you have time during work to be browsing the internet?" It's something that shouldn't even exist conceptually, but at least on the concept of a joke, it exists. People everywhere are saying that they're on the verge of being overwhelmed with extra tasks and companies trying to operate "lean" and doing more with less, yet they seem to also have spare time floating around to browse the internet at work and run the risk of looking at things they shouldn't be at work. I hope some people can see how we as a society, seem to be sending some really mixed messages here?

[@browerkyle]

Wow! I can't believe I didn't think of this! Just make more money! Almost no advice here other than that.

[@Robert-tj3jq]

I started a "side hustle" of selling pelican cases. I bought a bunch of them from a government auction, picked them up from a company that buys tons of them, and they offered to keep selling to me in bulk if I want. I'm also thinking about breeding and selling wiener dogs and possibly ackie monitors. Getting laid off last year and looking at my current job prospects fills me with dread so I want to try making my own money instead while I go to college.

[@TheSupervillain316]

I have been on the board of a dart league for over 10 years. A little extra cash and mostly deadlines versus set schedule, plus I get some management experience. Sadly I had a hiring manager at my company scoff at it as experience, though I suspect he was finding an excuse to hire a friend who had less qualifications

[@gabyluces1413]

Really loving your content, very helpful! What do you think about cover letters? Is it necessary to include them and tailor them to each job we’re applying for?

[@delphaneuxlacroix]

I got myself a small side hustle completely by mistake. I thought woodworking would be a nice creative hobby, and I could make some small furniture pieces for my family once I had built up the necessary skill and confidence. Well turns out the skills needed ate developed REALLY quickly, and I had an idea for a small art piece that I made out of pallets that my main job was going to throw away. Showed a few friends who also wanted one for themselves - word spread and now I have about a 3 year backlog of "shut up and take my money"

[@ALifeAfterLayoff]

Looks like you’ve found a viable business idea.

[@johndoe-wv3nu]

Video idea: large gaps in employment history. I got I injured in 2014. It took until 2016 to resolve. I decided not to return to that career. Intended to open a business, that didn't work out so I returned to college to retrain. Will graduate in 2022. My former employers have closed or restructured. I no longer have contacts/ references.

[@ALifeAfterLayoff]

Appreciate the feedback! I actually cover that in detail in my training course Resume Rocketfuel. For references, can you reach out to your former bosses on LinkedIn?

[@johndoe-wv3nu]

@@ALifeAfterLayoff hey! Another video idea. I find social media an invasion of privacy. Never engaged, never will. I will look into Rocket. Thanks.

[@ForgottenKnight1]

If your future career after college will be in some different field, one option would be to start anew.

[@johnwilliamson2393]

I am a mechanic who has had the same thing happen. Places shutdown, you quit or get canned, place closes. I've had employers question it, but never been denied for small gaps. Just be honest, tell them how it went down. Also, I have never been unemployed more than a month because my skills are in demand. They can see your previous employment in disa background checks, also. Have to have those to work in plants and refineries. I've had no problems with it in my 21 year career. Find something that has an employee shortage, and get good at it. You will always have work. I also do side work out of my two trucks when necessary. Got to be willing to do the shit no one else wants to do.

[@arthurmiller5276]

A side hustle sounds simple if you're working a strict 9-to-5. If there is little or no work/life balance for additional time to devote to anything meaningful it's not a feasible idea.

[@graysonsamuel8168]

I know of powerful man who can help you get a good job he helped me get a good job now I am happy with my family

[@graysonsamuel8168]

Just message him

[@ThinkBeFree99]

The fact that so many need to have a side hustle to begin with is proof that the way modern work is structured is against employees.

[@ButtmanAtHeart]

Yeah but why cry about it? I’ve cried about things like this for a long time. You know what? It didn’t get me anywhere so why bother crying about it?

[@TeacherKellyTag]

I have 9 jobs. I just did a video about it on my channel. A few years ago I did one about having 6 jobs.

[@deanrobbins8102]

Can't really do that when your employer has everyone sign a "no compete" clause. As a civil engineer, that world is pretty small. A better idea is actively managing your money instead of passively throwing cash into a 401K. Some of us would rather have that extra time with family and friends. That said, it's good advice for younger kids without families. Spend your time getting ahead instead of falling behind.

[@ALifeAfterLayoff]

Side hustles don't automatically = side jobs. 😉

[@deanrobbins8102]

@@jaymarx8927 true ... another way to get there is not be in debt up to your ears....then you are never a slave to someone else.

[@faviorc2]

I was asked how much I was earning and I did answer because where I live you can actually know that. When I got the job offer they actually offered a lower salary. Was that some sort of strategic move?

[@faviorc2]

@@jaymarx8927 thank you for your answer. Actually where I live (not US), since it is a public institution, the salaries of every person who works there gets published. If you lie you would probably get caught.

[@TESkyrimizer]

I just wanna do dev during my day job and do game dev for my hobby ☹️ i just love worldbuilding tbh

[@matrixlnmi169]

I saw most of your videos and it seems you are organization or company biased. Your advice is aligned towards the organisation rather than employees

[@MrPanzerDragoon]

God, I hate when I let my "but" stop me! 😆 Not seriously though, I recently got laid off and currently milking unemployment benefits for the time being and working on hobbies that will eventually be my side hustle when I land a job again. I just need to get off my butt and do them. 😆👌

[@stevedavenport1202]

So, when it comes to gig app side hustles, there isn't a huge investment in getting established. However, side hustles like selling things on Amazon or Ebay takes a lot of time and miney.

[@delta11b66]

Great advice !!!!

[@Afrocanuk]

What about the tax bracket you can end up in at the end of the year? You could end up owning the government a large sum of money.

[@LassieFarm]

Is this a timeshare condo presentation

[@leavonfletcher4197]

Awesome advice.

[@Aki8927]

The coil whine from the PC is louder than the lightning .

[@patrickebert5748]

One additional piece of advice "Don't cross the streams!"

[@macarari]

Hello, how can I do a 1 to 1 consultation with you ? And how much you charge ?

[@ALifeAfterLayoff]

Hi! Send me a note through my website - www.alifeafterlayoff.com. You can find pricing on the services tab. Thanks!

[@FSCHW]

What about when you work for an employer that has policies against having a 2nd job?

[@ALifeAfterLayoff]

Personally I would look for a new job. Multiple streams of income is too important to allow an employer to dictate.

[@johnwilliamson2393]

Keep your mouth shut and make sure 2nd gig is at your leisure. And nobody tells me what I can and can't do after work. If they do, I'll go work for their competition.

[@TheMrgoodmanners]

@@johnwilliamson2393 the nerve some of these employers have

[@mardigbidanian7119]

I made nearly an extra 7k with Doordash last year.

[@thedude7319]

Is it an excuse if you are not a creative person ?

[@DavidSmith-wr6vj]

Side hustle....? Do the hustle!... do do doooo do doo

[@katr.2666]

I disagree about the side hustle; the whole reason it's needed is that your job isn't paying you enough. We shouldn't encourage this.

[@Chogogo717]

What happens when your job all of a sudden disappears. My company just went through a restructure last year. There were some people that found themselves without that high paying job.

[@johnwilliamson2393]

Got to be able to diversify. Go anywhere, pull out basic tools and make things happen!!

[@awad7391]

its a backup plan that could grow

[@le0nz]

Thanks capitalism