Finance
Side Hustle Profit
That side gig pays $500/mo. But you spent 30 hours on it. After expenses + taxes, is it actually worth it?
FAQ
My side hustle makes less than my day job hourly? +
That's the common "side hustle trap" — gross looks great, hourly comes out worse than your W-2 job. Sometimes the hustle is worth it for skill-building or future scaling, but track the number.
When does a hustle become worth quitting day job? +
Generally when it can scale to 1.5-2x your day-job income while you're still doing it part-time. Quitting too early to chase a $30/hr gig vs your $40/hr job is a step backward.