24 Jul 2025

Boostworks White Paper: Side Hustles & The Cost of Living: A Multi-Generational Insight, July 2025

A growing number of employees across the UK are turning to side hustles to offset the rising cost of living and reduce their financial stress.

This survey of over 5,600 working adults and reveals the rise of side hustle culture in the UK, uncovering the motivations behind different demographics and what individuals really think about the compensation they get from their employers.

Download the full report to discover:

12% of Gen Z employees currently have a side hustle, compared to 11% of Millennials, 8% of Gen X and 6% of babyboomers.
49% of Millennials say financial worries affect their focus.
49% of Millennials, 47% of Gen X and 43% of Gen Y employees believe they are not fairly paid.