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Is the Side-Hustle a New Dance Seniors Are Learning?

As we recovered from the recession, many people who wanted to work took any extra jobs they could. In my day, we called these gigs part-time work, second jobs or moonlighting, but in this new age of clever lexicon, they have been dubbed "side hustles." A side hustle is usually taken in addition to your other work, or you can string a bunch together. You are really freelancing to supplement your income.

Let's face it, many companies don't want to have full-time employees to avoid having to offer benefits. So there's a market for those interested in side hustles. Also, I'd like to think that side hustles can be a way to pursue some of your passions that if done

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