3 Reasons to Have a Side Gig

At Bod•ē Pro, we are big fans of the side gig. There are tons of benefits to having a side gig, including the following:

1.      Pay off debt. In today’s economy, it is all too easy to find yourself in debt. However, if you bolster your income with a side hustle, you can generate more money to pay off your debts and get yourself out of the red and back in black (we are pretty sure that is what AC/DC meant in that song…) Side hustles can help you to create financial freedom, which includes getting rid of the debt that might be hanging over your head. Relieve that burden!

2.      Build your savings. If you can create a lucrative side hustle, you could have the opportunity to build up your savings. Plan for a vacation, finally take your car in to have a mechanic check out that weird sound it has been making for a year, or just build up a nest egg for a rainy day. Unexpected expenses happen all the time; make sure you are ready for whatever life throws at you!

3.      Test out different career paths. Because a side hustle is on the side, this gives you an opportunity to test out a variety of career paths you might have otherwise been able to pursue. You are able to keep your focus on your main career while still exploring other options. Not all of them are going to work out or be your favorite, but it is better to try and learn that then spend your life wondering what it might have been like if you had only given it a chance.

            What are some of your favorite aspects of side gigs? Tag us on social media @therealbodepro and let us know!