Afterwork

/ˈæftərˌwɜrk/ noun

Definition

Work that is done after regular employment hours; a secondary job or activity pursued in one's free time.

Etymology

Compound of 'after' and 'work.' Modern term reflecting contemporary employment patterns and the rise of side hustles and multiple income sources.

Kelly Says

The rise of 'afterwork' activities—side hustles, freelancing, creative projects—is reshaping how people think about careers, turning the old 9-to-5 into just the start of their working day!

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