Along with the rise in remote and work-from-home jobs has come a growth in “over-employment”—workers secretly employed at multiple jobs at the same time.
While companies have generally reacted negatively to the idea, workers in these jobs report higher incomes while still being able to juggle the responsibilities of multiple roles at once. Workers on TikTok have reported having 2, 3, and even 4 jobs at the same time, bringing in substantial amounts of money in the process.
Now, another “over-employed” worker has shared their story on the platform, sparking discussion in the process.
In a video with over 11,000 views, TikTok user @wfhmama0 writes, “When you see your neighbor driving into work but have 3 WFH jobs and make triple the amount.”
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“Multiple jobs = multiple deposits = $10k+ a month,” she adds.
At first, some commenters claimed that they could not handle such a work schedule.
“I work remotely in tech, 1 job is crazy enough,” shared a user.
“I just don’t understand how to navigate multiple .. unless no phones,” wrote another.
In a comment, @wfhmama0 revealed that part of the reason she is able to do this is that the jobs are all “no phone” jobs.
This is in line with recommendations from online communities on the topic. For example, the subreddit /r/Overemployed and its offshoot overemployed.com suggest getting a second job with a large company as “larger companies usually don’t need as much face time and you can get away with less involvement.”
Back on TikTok, others were simply envious of the TikToker’s position.
“Whereeee? It’s so hard to find a wfh job now,” said a commenter.
“I’m tryna get like youuu,” stated a second.
As for how she managed to find the roles she’s currently in, the TikToker suggested using resources like LinkedIn to discover job opportunities.
“Get on LinkedIn and search remote jobs. Apply everyday every chance you get,” she wrote in a comment. “It can take some time to land one but don’t give up you will get one.”
The Daily Dot reached out to @wfhmama0 via email.
Update 6:43am CT June 1: In an email to the Daily Dot, @wfhmama0 offered some advice for those getting started on their search for multiple jobs.
“First of all, you need to imagine yourself in the work from home role,” she wrote. “Change your mindset and think ‘I am going to work from home, I am going to get these interviews and job offers.’ Stay consistent, don’t lose hope, and they WILL come.”
As for how it can actually be done, @wfhmama0 said doing so is a little tricky.
“Listen, it is not going to be easy,” she noted. “It can be stressful, but you just have to make it happen. You have to work through it and as you learn/master each position, and also learn your routine it will get easier.
She closed with some advice for those trying to begin working multiple jobs.
“Set yourself up for success,” she suggested. “If you have a desk or office, get it ready and do everything WFH related from there, including your job search and résumé. Be sure to review your current résumé, and make changes as needed and tailor it to the jobs you’re applying for.”
