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Q&A: “My boss hates the idea of me side hustling…”

Can you balance a side hustle with a demanding full-time job—especially one where your boss isn’t thrilled with after-hours work? Let’s see what we can do to best advise this listener.

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Episode 2727

Starting a side hustle while working a demanding full-time job can be a tricky balancing act, especially when your boss expects undivided attention during work hours. For Olivia, a marketing professional from Chicago, the challenge lies in effectively managing her time and energy to grow her social media management side hustle without compromising her performance at her day job.
"Hi there, I'm Olivia, a marketing professional from Chicago. I'm considering starting a social media management side hustle, but I'm worried about balancing it with my demanding full-time job. My boss expects complete focus and dedication during work hours, so running my own thing during the day is out of the question. What strategies can I use to manage my time and energy effectively, especially when I need to keep my side hustle under wraps at the office?"
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