I made over $30,000 from my side hustles this year. The extra money is great, but I felt like I never stopped working.
The author has a corporate job but also freelances as a writer and teaches mahjong.
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- Freelance writing for various media outlets and teaching mahjong helped me generate over $30,000.
- I genuinely love my side hustles, but they require early mornings and late nights.
- In 2026, I need to find a better balance, even if it means less money.
I majored in journalism in college, but fell into tech sales after graduation. Over the past 17 years...