A millennial woman made nearly $250,000 last year secretly working a hybrid and fully remote job. While she's paid off her student debt, she's still struggling to afford a home in California. She's not sure how long she can keep up her "overemployment," in part due to the long work hours .
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You can opt-out at any time by visiting our Preferences page or by clicking "unsubscribe" at the bottom of the email. Advertisement Two years ago, Olivia was struggling to get ahead financially . While she was making over $100,000 a year in a communications role, a significant amount of her paychecks was going to her student loans , medical debts, and car payment — leaving little left over for savings — the 37-year-old, who's based in California's Bay Area, told Business Insider via email.
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One day, a former coworker gave her an idea: She could look for a remote side gig to pad her income — and not bother disclosing it to her current employer. So Olivia decided to .