Is it worth combining two jobs?

The combination of several jobs is not only the preserve of young professionals who work part-time. First of all, it is caused by the lack of wages at the main job. The number of people who have additional income is constantly growing, while others are looking for it. According to the survey conducted by Work.ua, only 6% of Ukrainians do not need it, while the rest have additional earnings - 28% or they are looking for it - 66%.

There are two main ways of combining several jobs. The first way is to earn extra money by specialty. For example, a school teacher who works as a tutor after work or on weekends, a taxi driver, a web designer who performs work for other customers in his spare time. The second way is to turn a hobby into a source of income. For example, selling pictures or other things you do with your own hands, dancing lessons you give on weekends, even though you are an accountant, etc.

Often, the higher the qualification of a professional, the more opportunities he or she has for additional work and combining it with the main job. As a rule, highly qualified employees determine their own schedule and work on the result, rather than hours spent at work. Of course, not all professions can combine several jobs. It depends on the specifics of the job, physical and psychological fatigue, and, of course, the level of income. For example, it is difficult to imagine a surgeon who works part-time after work.
Difficulties

If you have a second job or are looking for a second job, you should be careful. Your employer is unlikely to be enthusiastic about this. Employers sometimes perceive an employee's desire to have another job as a conflict of interest or a betrayal of the company. The employer may also feel that the employee is under-employed or under-employed, so he or she has the time and energy to do the extra work. As a result, the employee may be assigned additional responsibilities or the attitude may not change for the better. Therefore, it is better to try not to spread the word about your additional earnings or your desire to find them.

Do not forget about rest and health - without it you will not be able to work well. Therefore, it is worth analyzing your readiness not only for additional earnings, but also for additional workload. The main factor that motivates us to work is money. But remember that all the money is not earned, and health and time you can spend with family and friends is also expensive. So, first of all, try to find a balance and learn how to plan your time and distribute your energy.

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