The Gen Xers turning to odd jobs — from summer internships to ice hockey refereeing — to stay employed

The Gen Xers turning to odd jobs — from summer internships to ice hockey refereeing — to stay employed

William Simon works as an ice hockey official when he has the opportunity to.William SimonBusiness Insider spoke to four Gen Xers who turned to unconventional jobs after struggling to find full-time work.One Gen Xer took on a two-month internship making $20 an hour alongside a high schooler.Some have monetized hobbies like ice hockey, and others have taken mission-driven roles.Dionne Foster, 52, built a steady career as a business analyst contra…

4 Gen X Job Seekers Share Side Hustles and Odd Jobs They've Taken on - EUROPE SAYS

Dionne Foster, 52, built a steady career as a business analyst contractor before losing her job in April 2024. A year later, she found herself taking on an