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Gen Z Embraces Side Hustles for Flexibility and Income

2/12/2026

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Aashna Doshi, a software engineer at Google, balances her main job with multiple side hustles, illustrating a generational shift toward flexible work.
A Harris Poll shows 57% of Gen Z have side gigs, compared with 21% of boomers, underscoring the rising appeal of nontraditional work models.
Sen Ho, an artist in New York City, says his side hustle provides creative satisfaction and financial support amid high living costs.

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Story summary

Aashna Doshi, a software engineer at Google, balances her main job with multiple side hustles, illustrating a generational shift toward flexible work.
A Harris Poll shows 57% of Gen Z have side gigs, compared with 21% of boomers, underscoring the rising appeal of nontraditional work models.
Sen Ho, an artist in New York City, says his side hustle provides creative satisfaction and financial support amid high living costs.