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US Workers Embrace Polyworking Amid Stagnant Salaries

11/15/2025

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Workers in the United States are increasingly engaging in polyworking to supplement stagnant salaries and counter inflation.
Katelyn Cusick juggles multiple roles, including full-time work and gigs in social media management and art sales.
Sociologist Alexandrea Ravenelle attributes the trend to job insecurity and the need for a safety net.
Josie White, who speaks on mental health, emphasizes choosing side ventures with passion.
Balancing multiple jobs can affect personal time.

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Story summary

Workers in the United States are increasingly engaging in polyworking to supplement stagnant salaries and counter inflation.
Katelyn Cusick juggles multiple roles, including full-time work and gigs in social media management and art sales.
Sociologist Alexandrea Ravenelle attributes the trend to job insecurity and the need for a safety net.
Josie White, who speaks on mental health, emphasizes choosing side ventures with passion.
Balancing multiple jobs can affect personal time.