I left my job of 17 years and started 6 side hustles. Now I work half as many hours and earn close to my old paycheck.

Courtesy of the author The author left her job after 17 years and now has six side hustles.

After having my second child , I quit my job of 17 years because I couldn't justify sacrificing half my wages for childcare.

Instead, I'm running multiple side hustles that rarely require me to be away from my kids. And, no, I'm not getting rich playing games or taking surveys on my phone. I'm trying to replace the income I previously earned without giving up the flexibility I want as a mom.

Right now, I bring in $1,400 to $2,000 a month. Some hustles have clear pros and cons. Some are more convenient, lucrative, or glamorous, whereas others I may need to consider dropping altogether.

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