Do any of you work on any side projects or freelance on the side? What do you do and how do you find the time/energy for it, especially if you have a family? I'd like to step off the gas a bit at work and invest more time into myself

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There’s only two reasons why you take gigs. Money or creative potential. If your main gig is providing one then make sure your side gig provides the other and not the same or you’ll burn out quicker.

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I do some freelance work on the side but I will admit, I usually have to sacrifice sleep to do so. Its really hard to work two jobs and have a family. This economy is just killing everyone because you almost have to have a little side hustle to make ends meet.

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