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Why W-2 Gigs Are Making a Quiet Comeback
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Hey Reader, Side hustles today come with a lot of pressure — build a brand, grow an audience, scale to six figures. But what if that’s not the only way? Lately, more people are turning to a different kind of extra income: old-school W-2 jobs. We’re talking bookstore shifts, museum front desks, wine tasting rooms — low-lift, local gigs that offer steady pay and a break from the chaos of gig apps and freelancing. No self-employment tax. No chasing invoices. No late-night client emails. Just clock in, do the work, and go home with a paycheck. The latest feature on DollarSprout digs into why these “boring” side hustles are quietly making a comeback — and how real people are using them to create balance, not burnout. 🛠️ A woodworker stacking shifts at a hardware store for discounts If that sounds like the kind of side hustle your brain could actually handle right now… — The DollarSprout Team |
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