second job

Example Sentences

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She avoided going out with friends to save money, and considered taking a second job as a receptionist at her gym.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026

She can’t get a second job; if she did, she would then make too much to live in government housing—but still wouldn’t be able to afford to live elsewhere.

From Slate • Apr. 19, 2026

“As a single mom, I thought I could finally quit my second job .... but the housing market had a different idea,” said Martinez, who is vice president of the union’s patient care unit.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 15, 2026

She said she chose jewellery so her second job would be one she also enjoyed.

From BBC • Jan. 29, 2026

Ergo, I either need to find a husband, like Melissa, or a second job, like some of my other coworkers.

From "Nickel and Dimed: On (Not) Getting By in America" by Barbara Ehrenreich