WFH Survey: 7 in 10 remote workers hold multiple jobs. 37% hold two "full-time" jobs.

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7 in 10 remote workers have multiple jobs
January 2, 2025

Key Findings

• 69% of remote workers are working a second job
• 37% of remote workers have a second full-time job and 32% have a side hustle
• 3/4 of workers with multiple jobs are running their own business on the side
• Half of respondents who are working two jobs are doing so to pay off debt, and have more spending money


For the millions of Americans who work remotely, more free time and less oversight is commonplace. But while some may use this extra time to focus on health, family, or hobbies, according to a new survey, the majority of full-time remote workers are using this flexibility and freedom to work more.

In October, ResumeBuilder.com surveyed 1,250 full-time remote workers in the U.S. to gauge how many are juggling multiple jobs. The survey revealed that 69% of remote workers have either a full- or part-time side gig. Below is a closer look at how and why America’s remote workers are managing two jobs simultaneously.
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Thirty-nine percent of employees working two full-time remote jobs are able to do so because they say neither requires 40 hours per week to maintain. Meanwhile, 34% work more than 40 hours per week to maintain both jobs.

Among workers whose second full-time job is in-person, 60% double-dip by completing remote work while at an in-person job. Thirty-two percent maintain separate work schedules, squeezing in remote work when not at their in-person gig.

According to career counselor and job search coach Stacie Haller, it’s not surprising that workers are taking advantage of the flexibility and freedom that remote work affords.

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