Hi Tim,

Everything you have stated is so true. I have had a sideline job since graduating from University in the 1990's, back then it was called moonlighting, and my side job was delivering pizza, it was a purely cash job back then.

Why have I had a more or less permanent side job, because I have been laid off more times that should be possible 30 years in the workforce. I have mostly worked in the smaller and medium sized business. I have had 4 employers go out of business on me in this time and 2 went through sale/mergers where I was not kept on. I have also voluntarily left 4 additional jobs, jobs that I took out of desperation from the aforementioned downsizing's that were terrible places to work. My first downsizing happened a mere 4 months after I graduated from University.

The side Jobs have been a lifesaver at times because when a company goes broke on your you don't get your last paycheck. The side jobs have also paid for a couple of trips to Europe.

I'm still trying to find traction in the Digital Sideline for the past few years but slowly thing are happening.

If you want to read more about my chaotic career journey, the link is here.

https://lesbrown-46737.medium.com/a-gen-xer-and-an-aimless-career-443720af1a