The Hidden Hustle: Juggling Multiple Jobs for Lucrative Paychecks

The pandemic has led to a rise in professionals secretly juggling multiple jobs, known as "overemployment," to increase their income and job security. Online communities of overemployed workers share tips and tricks for evading detection and maximizing their total compensation while minimizing their hours worked. These workers prioritize secrecy and frugality, adhering to the first rule of overemployment: you do not talk about overemployment. While some feel guilty about breaking the rules, many justify their actions by excelling at their jobs and prioritizing financial security. Overemployment represents a new social contract in an era where loyalty to a single employer is no longer rewarded, and employers themselves are increasingly hiring workers with multiple jobs.