A record 8.9 million Americans now hold multiple jobs, the highest since the Bureau of Labor Statistics began tracking in 1994. That's 5.5% of the workforce. Financial pressure and stagnant wages are primary drivers, but there are real advantages to a diversified approach:

Benefits:

• More total opportunities and hours
• Income diversification (if one platform slows, others continue)
• Skill variety keeps work interesting
• Find what suits you best before committing

Challenges:

• Schedule complexity
• Risk of burnout (the biggest danger)
• Divided attention across platforms
• Tax complexity (see Tax Tips)

A staffing app can be your primary platform while you supplement with other work, or use it as part of a diversified approach.