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What happens when the 9-to-5 job can no longer pay the bills, fuel your passion, or protect your future? You build your own blueprint. Welcome to the side hustle century.
In The Side Hustle Economy, technologist and market researcher Matt Gullett takes you inside the seismic transformation of work led by Gen Z—the first generation to enter adulthood in an economy defined by instability, automation, and creative self-reinvention. With firsthand insight as a father of three Gen Z adults and decades of experience in innovation and technology, Gullett offers a timely, compelling, and deeply human exploration of how today’s youngest workers are shattering traditional career paths and building flexible, purpose-driven lives through side hustles, gig work, and digital entrepreneurship.
This book is your front-row seat to the rise of portfolio careers, the explosion of the creator economy, and the urgent demand for financial independence, mental health boundaries, and meaningful autonomy.
✔️ Discover why 70% of Gen Z are working side hustles—and how they’re using platforms like TikTok, Etsy, and Upwork to generate income, identity, and opportunity.
✔️ Explore the mental health crisis sweeping the workforce and why Gen Z is refusing burnout as a badge of honor.
✔️ Understand the impact of AI, automation, and remote work on the next generation’s career strategy—and what it means for employers, policymakers, and parents.
✔️ Learn how outdated systems—from taxes to healthcare to job training—are failing a generation that refuses to wait for broken promises.
✔️ Get practical frameworks and real stories from Gen Z workers building resilience, community, and sustainable success on their own terms.
Whether you’re a Gen Z worker navigating a path of your own, a parent trying to support your adult children, or a business leader rethinking the future of hiring and retention, The Side Hustle Economy delivers both insight and action.
This is not just a generational trend. It’s a global transformation. The ladder is broken—and Gen Z is building the scaffolding that comes next.
Perfect for readers interested in:
Gen Z and the future of work
Side hustles and entrepreneurship
Gig economy dynamics
Work-life balance and mental health
Remote work, AI, and digital platforms
Career design and portfolio living
Economic empowerment and self-employment
Join the movement. Understand the shift. Be part of what comes next.
ASIN : B0FJLLNQXQ
Publisher : Independently published
Publication date : July 22, 2025
Language : English
Print length : 329 pages
ISBN-13 : 979-8293582778
Item Weight : 1.25 pounds
Reading age : 14 – 18 years
Dimensions : 6 x 0.75 x 9 inches
Best Sellers Rank: #4,647,054 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #719 in Job Markets & Advice #3,259 in Computers & Technology Industry #3,920 in Job Hunting (Books)
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