Overview
- Scottish Widows’ research reports 17% of women and 18% of men have an additional job or money-making venture.
- Women commonly buy and resell on online platforms, whereas men more often take on freelance work such as design, writing or pet care.
- The findings come from a YouGov survey of more than 2,500 people in Britain conducted in August 2025, covering ages 18 to 50.
- Savings expert Susan Hope at Scottish Widows urges treating side-hustle proceeds as investible funds to build long-term financial resilience.
- Separate CV-Library research suggests some second jobs can add up to £40,000 a year, citing roles such as Uber driving, personal training and yoga instruction.