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One Job? In This Economy? Gen Z Is “Income Stacking”
Being monogamous with your full-time job is so last year.
Girlboss Daily
May 11, 2026 • Estimated Reading Time: 3 minutes
Victoria here, Girlboss’ executive editor. 👋
Outside of my full-time job, I write freelance stories for some local publications and run a little Poshmark business with my mom. And honestly, almost everyone on the Girlboss team has some kind of side hustle, too. So, when I saw new data showing that Gen Z is leading the charge in “income stacking,” I wasn’t surprised at all. One job? In this economy? Not anymore.
Today, we’re talking about why having multiple ways to make money is becoming the new normal—and why bosses may need to loosen up or pay up.
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