• The constant presence of high inflation is pushing more Americans to take on a side hustle ahead of the holiday season as the cost of everyday necessities continues to rise.
• The Labor Department reported earlier this month that nearly 8.4 million people held multiple jobs in October – the highest level since July 2019, before the COVID-19 pandemic took hold.
• In total, they represent about 5.3% of the total U.S. workforce, an increase from 4.8% just one year ago.

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