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Updated · Bloomberg · Jun 9

Gen Z Drives 54 Million Americans to Hold Multiple Jobs, as 16% Juggle More Than One

Updated

Updated · Bloomberg · Jun 9

Gen Z Drives 54 Million Americans to Hold Multiple Jobs, as 16% Juggle More Than One

3 articles · Updated · Bloomberg · Jun 9

54 million Americans now earn money from more than one source, up from 41 million two years ago, according to Block Inc.'s Cash App.
16% of Gen Z workers hold multiple jobs, making young adults the main force behind the increase in income streams outside traditional salaried work.
That rate is five times higher than among Baby Boomers, underscoring a generational shift in how Americans piece together earnings.
Almost half of young adults now make money outside salaried jobs, pointing to a broader redefinition of work beyond a single employer.

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8.4 Million Americans Juggle Multiple Jobs—Gen Z at the Forefront of a New Work Era

Overview

The US job market is seeing a rise in people holding multiple jobs, especially among Gen Z workers aged 20 to 24. After a dip during the pandemic, the number of multi-job workers has generally increased, even as overall job growth appears strong. Many Americans are taking on extra work because they are stuck with part-time hours or face longer periods of unemployment. This trend highlights a complex labor market where younger generations are turning to multiple jobs to achieve financial stability and adapt to changing economic conditions.

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