Side jobs and 'polyworking' gain currency as protection against layoffs

Working professionals in the U.S. are taking on side jobs to supplement their incomes amid frozen salaries, inflation and fear of layoffs. Some people are concerned about instability in their workplaces or worried about layoffs. Others are reluctant to trust one employer to provide a steady job that lasts. There's even a trend known as “polyworking,” or juggling multiple jobs. Sometimes it's supplementing earnings with gig work on apps such as Uber and Grubhub. Turning passion projects into “side hustles” that generate additional income is another common approach. Experts advise choosing something you love and being cautious of scams when starting a side business since it may take a while to generate a profit.