America’s side hustle economy is no longer a temporary fix—it has become a financial lifeline. A MyPerfectResume survey shows 72% of US workers now rely on secondary income as rising living costs reshape earning habits. With many planning to sustain or expand side work, diversified income is fast replacing traditional raises as workers seek stability amid economic uncertainty.
America’s second shift: Side hustles replace pay raises as workers chase stability
February 02, 2026
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America’s side hustle economy is no longer a temporary fix—it has become a financial lifeline. A MyPerfectResume survey shows 72% of US workers now rely on secondary income as rising living costs reshape earning habits. With many planning to sustain or expand side work, diversified income is fast replacing traditional raises as workers seek stability amid economic uncertainty.
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