Some Americans resort to juggling multiple remote jobs to retire early, focusing on surplus earnings rather than climbing the corporate ladder. Workers like Daniel, who earned $280,000 in dual medical roles, see significant financial gains, growing his net worth from $1 million to $1.6 million. Despite the financial benefits and plans to retire at 59, there are risks, including burnout and potential professional repercussions, as many choose to work under fake identities for job security amidst rising costs and economic uncertainty.
"I will be able to retire when I want, and perhaps earlier, if everything continues to fall into place," said Daniel, who's in his late 40s and based in Texas. "Before this, retirement was looking like wishful thinking."
Over the past two years, BI has interviewed more than two dozen overemployed workers like Daniel who've used their extra income to travel the world, pay down debt, and accelerate their retirement plans.
To be sure, working multiple jobs without employer approval could have professional repercussions and lead to other consequences, like burnout.
However, his net worth grew to $1.6 million from $1 million since 2022, and he's aiming to retire around the age of 59.
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