Half of Brits work evening 'second shift' on side projects

Summarised from 4 outlets · Updated 16 Oct, 14:59 · Archive

Nearly half of British adults regularly work on side hustles and personal projects in the evenings, putting in 214 extra hours per year.

Nearly half of British adults regularly clock into a 'second shift' after work, putting in 214 extra hours per year on side hustles and personal projects. A poll of 2,000 adults found 49 per cent now regularly work towards a personal ambition after their day job ends, doing so at least once a week. A further 14 per cent are more dedicated, hustling every day from Monday to Friday.

The average person with a second shift dedicates four hours a week to these projects. The emerging '5-9 economy' sees the average second shift begin between 7pm and 7.59pm, with 17 per cent saying some of their most productive hours happen after they have officially finished work.

Side hustles are the biggest driver of the UK's after-hours output boom, with 24 per cent currently running one alongside their main job. But making extra money is not the only motivation. Some spend their evenings learning a new skill, either out of personal interest (32 per cent) or to develop their career (23 per cent).

Millennials are the most focused on career development, with 31 per cent using their evenings to build their skills in this area. This compares to 11 per cent of Gen X and 9 per cent of Boomers. Creative ambitions also play a role, with 16 per cent using their evenings to create content.

How it is being reported

• Half of Brits regularly clock into a ‘second shift’ of side hustlesHalf of Brits regularly clock into a ‘second shift’ - putting in 214 extra hours in the evening per year to pursue side hustles and passion projects.News Shopper · 16 Oct, 14:49
• Half of Brits regularly clock into a ‘second shift’ of side hustlesHalf of Brits regularly clock into a ‘second shift’ - putting in 214 extra hours in the evening per year to pursue side hustles and passion projects.Wandsworth Guardian · 16 Oct, 14:49
• Half of Brits regularly clock into a ‘second shift’ of side hustlesHalf of Brits regularly clock into a ‘second shift’ - putting in 214 extra hours in the evening per year to pursue side hustles and passion projects.This Is Local London · 16 Oct, 14:49
• Half of Brits regularly clock into a ‘second shift’ of side hustlesHalf of Brits regularly clock into a ‘second shift’ - putting in 214 extra hours in the evening per year to pursue side hustles and passion projects.Croydon Guardian · 16 Oct, 14:49

In this story: Brits · Millennials · Gen X · Boomers · United Kingdom

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