Despite wage growth, most employees feel their current salary isn’t enough for seasonal costs
SEATTLE, Nov. 18, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — ResumeTemplates.com, the leading platform for free professional resume templates and examples, has released new insights from a survey of 1,250 full-time U.S. workers, uncovering widespread concerns over holiday affordability. Conducted in November 2024, the survey reveals that 70% of full-time employees will take on extra work to cover holiday expenses, with most planning to work in gig roles, seasonal retail positions, or freelance jobs.
“Gig work, seasonal jobs, and freelancing are popular because they’re often short-term, skill-based, and require minimal experience, making it easier for workers to earn extra without extensive training.”
To offset holiday expenses, 40% of respondents say they’ve already taken on extra work, and 30% plan to do so in the coming weeks. Among those seeking additional income, workers are putting in extra hours at their current job (44%), working for another employer (36%), or pursuing self-employment (43%).
Popular types of extra work include food and package delivery (42%), seasonal retail jobs (32%), and freelancing (27%), such as writing or graphic design. Ride-sharing services (26%), pet or house sitting (16%), social media influencing (15%), and restaurant or bar work (14%) also feature among common choices.
“Picking up seasonal work isn’t a new concept, but now there are more flexible options than ever,” says ResumeTemplates’ Chief Career Strategist, Julia Toothacre. “Gig work, seasonal jobs, and freelancing are popular because they’re often short-term, skill-based, and require minimal experience, making it easier for workers to earn extra without extensive training.”
When asked about their ability to afford the holidays on their current income, 42% of respondents say it’s either definitely (16%) or probably (26%) not enough. Just 18% say their salary is definitely sufficient, while 26% feel it probably is, and 14% remain uncertain.
Of those working extra hours, 81% are doing so to cover gift costs, 50% for holiday meals and gatherings, and 38% for travel.
More than one-quarter of workers taking on extra work expect a drop in productivity at their main job.
This survey, conducted in November 2024, included 1,250 U.S. respondents who work full-time. Participants were selected based on demographic criteria and screening questions. To view the complete report, please visit: https://www.resumetemplates.com/7-in-10-full-time-workers-seek-extra-income-to-cover-holiday-expenses-this-year/
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