More Americans are turning to multiple jobs to make ends meet, with the percentage of employed individuals working two or more jobs reaching levels not seen since the 2008 recession.

The latest Bureau of Labor Statistics data shows 5.4% of employed Americans hold multiple jobs, reflecting growing economic pressures as inflation continues to impact household budgets.

“There’s a lot of uncertainty, and with that uncertainty, people start thinking about ways to mitigate their risk,” said James Albis, CEO of freelancing app JobSnap.

For Cyndi Carter, a full-time nurse and single mother of three, the financial strain led her to take on additional work managing social media for local businesses within the last six months.

“Things just got really bad really fast ... the prices for food, cloth

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