A significant portion of U.S. workers, about 31%, engage in side hustles according to a recent LinkedIn survey. These side gigs are prevalent in industries that require creative, flexible, or entrepreneurial skills. Professions like business development and arts and design are particularly conducive to side hustles, allowing professionals to utilize their talents in freelance work or consulting. Conversely, sectors such as quality assurance and engineering show lower levels of side hustle engagement due to the nature of their roles.
According to LinkedIn's data, the professions where workers are most likely to have side hustles often involve creative, flexible or entrepreneurial skill sets.
Professionals in business development are often naturally entrepreneurial and network-driven, making them prime candidates to spin off specialized side gigs.
Arts and design professionals are some of the most side-hustle-friendly workers due to the freelance nature of their talents.
Approximately 31% of U.S. employees have a way of earning income on the side in addition to their primary jobs.
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