What’s traditionally been known as the ‘nixer’ in Ireland, is recognised more widely on social media as the side hustle
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Most people’s understanding of the term is additional income that supplements a person’s PAYE earnings.
As with many other trends, Instagram and Tiktok’s algorithms churn out an Americanised version of the phenomenon where grind culture is revered and stories of multi-million dollar businesses - born on smartphones while loading the laundry - are legion.
But as with other viral social media movements, the reality is often very different and has its own nuances specific to an Irish context.
At a time when many people are living pay cheque to pay cheque the allure of additional income - gilded with the Paris filter - is obvious.
So what side jobs are available to those of us already working 40-plus hours a week?
How do assess what work would work for you? Will be worth the extra effort?
Deirdre O’Keeffe from burdy.ie is a Kildare-based book keeper and mentor who coaches clients through the process of choosing a side hustle, figuring out how to make it work and crucially, understanding their tax liability.
In this episode of Better With Money she explains the process she goes through with them, how to spot scams and how side hustles can be valuable exercises in testing out a business idea.
Presented by Aideen Finnegan. Produced by Declan Conlon and Aideen Finnegan.
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