Your Side Hustle curated links for today
1. Government Official Urges Teachers to Embrace Side Hustles
The Deputy Speaker of Parliament in Uganda, Thomas Tayebwa, addressed teachers in the Kyenjojo District, stating that salaries alone are no longer enough to meet rising personal needs. He encouraged educators to start side businesses such as pig rearing or bricklaying and pledged financial support to local teacher associations (SACCOs) to kickstart these income-generating projects. URL: https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/national/start-a-side-hustle-salary-is-never-enough-tayebwa-tell-teachers-5321412
2. Side Hustles Become a "Permanent Supplement" for 20% of Workers
A new report from HR Dive explores how inflation is driving a permanent shift in the workforce. According to the data, 32% of workers now have a side hustle, and for 20% of the workforce, gig work has become a permanent supplement to their primary income rather than a temporary fix. The report highlights that workers are turning to these extra roles to combat economic uncertainty and lack of pay transparency. URL: https://www.hrdive.com/news/salary-increases-top-of-mind-for-workers-amid-economic-anxiety/809219/
3. The "Singles Tax" and the Necessity of Extra Income
In a discussion on the "singles tax," financial experts noted that the rising cost of living disproportionately affects single individuals, many of whom are forced into side hustles just to afford "human" necessities like community engagement and healthy food. The piece argues that modern personal finance advice often ignores the reality of those without a dual-income household. URL: https://www.fridaythings.com/recent-posts/renee-sylvestre-williams-the-singles-tax-financial-advice
4. Overcoming the "Starting Block" for Small Projects
A trending discussion on Reddit today focused on the psychological barriers to starting a side project. The entry details a common struggle: the "overthinking" phase of logistics (hosting, payments, themes) that prevents many people from launching simple online stores. The community consensus emphasizes launching "messy" versions of ideas to build momentum quickly. URL: https://www.reddit.com/r/sidehustle/
5. AI Tools for "Disempowered" Side Hustle Founders
A recent feature in Entrepreneur magazine highlights new AI tools emerging in early 2026 that help side hustlers and small-scale CEOs manage time-consuming tasks. The article suggests that these tools are specifically designed to help "unleash" founders who feel bogged down by administrative work, allowing them to scale their side businesses into full-time ventures. URL: https://www.entrepreneur.com/side-hustle/
