From 9-5 to 5-9: Three-quarters of UK professionals eye side hustles to boost finances

Stuart Gentle Publisher at Onrec16 Apr 2025|StatisticsFrom 9-5 to 5-9: Three-quarters of UK professionals eye side hustles to boost financesAs salaries continue to be stretched thin by a high cost of living and with National Insurance tax hikes placing more pressure on company budgets – many professionals are being driven to clock into a ‘5-9’ after their ‘9-5’. 75% of UK professionals would consider taking on a second job or 'side hustle' to earn addition