Multiple Jobs and Inflation Quiz

What is the percentage of the workforce represented by moonlighters in October?

• 4.7%

• 3.5%

• 5.2%

• 8%

How many Americans held one full-time and one part-time job in October?

• 5 million

• 4 million

• 3 million

• 2 million

What is the percentage of women who worked multiple jobs in October?

• 3.5%

• 4.7%

• 5.2%

• 8%

What is the main reason people may be taking on extra work according to experts?

• To travel more

• To fight inflation

• To watch sports

• To learn new skills

What does the upward trend in multiple jobs show according to Elizabeth Renter?

• An increase in leisure time

• A return to pre-pandemic normal

• A decrease in employment

• A rise in remote work

What has inspired some employees to take on second jobs, sometimes in secret?

• Better healthcare benefits

• More vacation time

• Higher wages

• Remote work flexibility

Which group of workers is more likely to take on multiple jobs according to Emma Harrington?

• Retail workers

• Office-bound roles

• Healthcare workers

• Remote workers

What has the pandemic triggered an explosion of?

• Remote work

• Inflation

• Leisure activities

• Unemployment

What has outpaced wage growth through much of the span according to Mark Hamrick?

• Remote work

• Leisure activities

• Unemployment

• Inflation

What could be indicative of a more significant underlying trend according to Elizabeth Renter?

• A return to pre-pandemic normal

• A decrease in employment

• A rise in remote work

• An increase in leisure time