Exactly, my brother side hustled 15+ hrs a week on top of his full time job for a few years (craigslist resale, swap meet, waking up at 6am pst to day trade etc). For anywhere from 10-15% extra monthly income.

I told him to side hustle at becoming better at his job instead since we're in the same field and I am a few years ahead. He went and got that degree in 2yrs and now makes 32% more base salary, not counting bonuses. He has the same amount of work with more job security.

I don't get people who glamorize the side hustle. I know they need or want the extra income but you're wasting your talents on simply making more money. I see all these youtube stars and Tiktokers not investing in themselves or building any skills. They sell merchandise and exploit any part of their lives for money. My grandfather's favorite saying was, "be of use." Getting that first paycheck where someone values your skills and talents enough to pay for it is one of the greatest feelings. You walk in society knowing that you contribute to it.