Cost of living crisis | Is it ever OK for staff to have a side hustle or second job?

From an Etsy craft project to a full-blown business, many staff at all levels have something that could be described as a side-hustle. And with more and more of us setting up something 'other' in our spare time, the lines between side-hustle and moonlighting is blurry.

Almost a third of workers (31%) already have a ‘side hustle’, with a further 42% are considering taking one up, according to new research by Money.co.uk. The cost of living crisis is a huge driver in people taking on new project and second jobs – and yes, while many (71%) are doing it for financial reasons, there are also those who are following a passion (24%).