The 20-somethings juggling three jobs to make ends meet

UK young adults are increasingly holding multiple jobs to cope with high living costs, a trend that could affect labour supply, consumer spending and wage dynamics. BBC reporting highlights a record 1.35 million adults working at least two jobs, driven largely by Gen Z (under-30s). Deputy’s analysis of over 20 million shifts from 300,000+ UK workers underpins the finding. Individual stories detail long hours (e.g., a 60-hour week) and reliance on mixed income streams (civil service, hospitality, gig work, content creation). For markets, sustained poly-employment may temper unemployment improvements, influence household spending patterns, and keep pressure on policymakers and employers over wages, scheduling and benefits.