A Gen Xer bumped her pay to $100K by taking on a second office job with her employer - and she works a side hustle to manage the stress

Heather Rivera, aged 53, increased her earnings to $100,000 by taking on a second job as an operations manager while already working as a production manager. She initially worked 80 hours a week but scaled back to 60 hours. The additional income has helped her save for retirement and start a side business teaching arts and crafts. Despite the potential for burnout, she finds value and fulfillment in her work, emphasizing the importance of prioritization in managing her dual responsibilities.

When Rivera started her second role in 2020, her pay increased to about $100,000 from roughly $60,000. Additionally, when she accepted the extra position, she initially worked 80-hour weeks but has since scaled back to about 60 hours.

I probably wouldn't have taken the second job without the money, but it was more about fulfilling something, adding value.

It's really a matter of prioritization - knowing which fire to put out first,

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