Side Gig

Not long ago, the norm for most adults used to be

To have a full-time job to pay bills, and a hobby

That was intended for relaxation, on which time would be spent

As and when available, but to a limited extent

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But this is the era of the gig economy

These days you have a side gig, not just a hobby

That you can on social media publicize

And if you are diligent about it, it can be monetized

So many people have been able to turn

Their erstwhile hobbies into sources of income

You do what you love, and film it simultaneously

To generate content for the world to see

Getting paid for it seems just an icing on the cake

You are thrilled by the money you can make..

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Except- the side gig that was supposed to be

An upgraded version of a relaxing hobby

Now turns into an unhealthy preoccupation

With gaining followers and content creation

You try to create new stuff to keep engagement high

But your new content is from your old hobby a far cry

Maybe your 9 to 5 job you have quit by now

To free up more time, in order to allow

You to focus all your energy on your online presence

And now the pressure to generate content is intense..

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Eventually you decide the influencer life is not for you

Pay your bills with a job and relax with a hobby is what you should do…