Key Points
- ABS data shows a record number of Australian workers are doing more than one job.
- Young people and women are the most likely cohorts to take up additional work.
- Buying essentials and saving for a home are key drivers for people to take on multiple jobs.
The number of Australians seeking out a second job is on the rise, although dealing with the cost of living pinch is leaving many feeling both “physically and emotionally drained”.
The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) estimates that a record 959,000 workers nationwide worked multiple jobs in June, according to the most recent…
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