> as you all know, side hustles don't make money over night
If by "side hustles" you mean side projects - these are something between a hobby and a learning opportunity.
If you mean contract work - many people work as freelancers. I used to, so to avoid issues with corpowork (micromanagement, meetings, internal politics) and to be able to choose projects I genuinely like. For me, it was far from "stress-free", but I know many people who precisely prioritize this part. I prioritized creativity, ambition, and learning.
Of course you don't get benefit of corporations, but it is crucial - what do you want? What do you optimize for?
Ad weekends - I bet you are from the US, aren't you? Try Europe.
If by "side hustles" you mean side projects - these are something between a hobby and a learning opportunity.
If you mean contract work - many people work as freelancers. I used to, so to avoid issues with corpowork (micromanagement, meetings, internal politics) and to be able to choose projects I genuinely like. For me, it was far from "stress-free", but I know many people who precisely prioritize this part. I prioritized creativity, ambition, and learning.
Of course you don't get benefit of corporations, but it is crucial - what do you want? What do you optimize for?
Ad weekends - I bet you are from the US, aren't you? Try Europe.