Side Hustle Matching Service 'lotsful' Conducts 'Career Reality Survey 2026': 75% of Employees Feel 'Anxious' About Their Careers, Finding Side Jobs as a 'Mental Stabilizer'
lotsful, operated by Persol Innovation, surveyed 621 employees aged 20-40. The results show that 75% feel career anxiety, with side jobs serving as a mental anchor and a platform for reskilling. The survey also highlights a 'reskilling gap' where higher-earning side-hustlers receive more corporate support.
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lotsful, a side-hustle matching service operated by Persol Innovation Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo; Representative: Midori Tanaka), has released the results of its 'Career Reality Survey 2026,' conducted among 621 employees aged 20 to 40.
Key Findings:
- Over 70% of employees feel 'anxious' about their careers; those with higher anxiety are more active in reskilling.
- Approximately 90% of those with side-hustle experience say it provides 'mental stability,' acting as a psychological anchor.
- While self-investment remains cautious, there are signs of a 'reskilling gap' where high-earning side-hustlers accelerate learning through corporate-funded programs.
- Over 80% report that the 'business owner perspective' gained from side jobs improves their performance in their primary roles.
(Detailed survey data omitted)
Comment from Midori Tanaka, Representative of lotsful Company:
This survey reveals that side jobs are evolving beyond mere income supplements into roles that provide 'mental stability' and 'practical learning opportunities.' We believe that initiatives supporting employee side jobs and reskilling will foster individual career autonomy and contribute to the sustainable growth of companies.
Key Findings:
- Over 70% of employees feel 'anxious' about their careers; those with higher anxiety are more active in reskilling.
- Approximately 90% of those with side-hustle experience say it provides 'mental stability,' acting as a psychological anchor.
- While self-investment remains cautious, there are signs of a 'reskilling gap' where high-earning side-hustlers accelerate learning through corporate-funded programs.
- Over 80% report that the 'business owner perspective' gained from side jobs improves their performance in their primary roles.
(Detailed survey data omitted)
Comment from Midori Tanaka, Representative of lotsful Company:
This survey reveals that side jobs are evolving beyond mere income supplements into roles that provide 'mental stability' and 'practical learning opportunities.' We believe that initiatives supporting employee side jobs and reskilling will foster individual career autonomy and contribute to the sustainable growth of companies.
FAQ
How does this compare to the Taiwanese job market?
Similar to Japan, Taiwanese professionals are increasingly turning to side hustles to mitigate career uncertainty and enhance their market value through upskilling.