These Unusual Side Hustles for Gen Z Could Rake in Extra Money Each Month [Video]

As economic uncertainty puts pressure on young adults, many are turning to side hustles to supplement their income.

From candle-making to officiating local sports to pet-sitting, these opportunities offer financial flexibility and skill-building potential.

What is a Side Hustle?

A “side hustle” is any form of employment or income-generating activity outside of a traditional full-time job.

It provides workers with financial flexibility and can vary widely, from freelance work to a one-off task.

What To Know

Rising inflation and high cost of living make it difficult to rely solely on traditional employment to stay afloat. It could be part of what’s prompted members of Generation Z—the group of people born between 1997 and 2012—to seek additional income streams.

It could also have sparked the resurgence of the FIRE movement—or Financial Independence Retire Early—where followers save money in excess, invest, and retire. FIRE grew in popularity among Millennials, which the Pew Research Center defines as …