President Trump is advocating for a more efficient government, criticizing federal employees who he claims are collecting salaries while engaging in side jobs. He highlighted the issue during a speech in the Oval Office, suggesting that many government workers are not genuinely contributing while working remotely. Alongside this, labor economist Christopher Taber noted an increase in Americans with multiple jobs due to financial strain and changing job dynamics, suggesting that side hustles have become vital for many due to inflation and high living costs.
"Nobody shows up to work because they're all, quote, working at home. They're not working at home, and a lot of them have second jobs."
"To be sure, holding multiple jobs isn't unique to government employees - many Americans are doing it."
"One story is that people are short of cash, and they need extra hours and the only way to pick up extra hours is by picking up a short-term job."
"With inflation still fresh in people's minds, the high cost of living has made side hustles a necessity for many Americans."
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