Why moonlighting is on the rise

More than 750,000 Australians have taken on second and third jobs.

It comes amid the rising rate of under-employment nationally.

But Libby Sander from Bond University told Ross and John they’re not all simply chasing extra cash, many are pursuing other interests.

“Certainly for some people it’s about getting extra income, but for a lot of people now it’s complimentary fulfillment across different areas,” she explained.

“I heard recently of an accountant who has a boutique butcher shop that he owns and runs as well, because he’s really passionate about that.

“There can be all kinds of combinations.”

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