You Don’t Need A Side Hustle. Period.
Why following the popular trend may be more trouble than it’s worth
Suddenly, everyone has to have one
It came out of nowhere. Then seemingly, this term — “side hustle” — was everywhere. It was the must have endeavour for any determined and ambitious worker. It didn’t matter if you were freelancing or working for “The Man” — a side hustle was going to let you escape the tyranny of the daily drudge and, perhaps, set you free.
Your side hustle would let you win the rat race by making it possible for you to withdraw from the competition altogether. What could be better?
Lots.
The reality is that so many feel the need to up their game, show their mettle and prove to the world that they have it in them to go above and beyond what their friend and colleagues are doing. It’s the expectation in the 21st century. Except it’s a flawed one, and further, one that puts unnecessary pressure on those who don’t need to undertake yet another personal project. Isn’t life busy enough as it is?
In recent years, there have been podcasts, web series’, TV shows and more extolling the importance of carving your niche outside of regular business hours. This used to be called “moonlighting” but in the current…
