trabalho paralelo
1. A job or business undertaken in addition to one's main employment, typically to earn extra income
She works as a teacher but runs a side gig selling handmade jewelry online.
Ela trabalha como professora, mas tem um trabalho paralelo vendendo joias feitas à mão online.
2. A secondary source of income or creative project pursued alongside primary work
His side gig as a freelance writer helps him pay off student loans.
Seu trabalho paralelo como escritor freelancer o ajuda a pagar seus empréstimos estudantis.
The term 'side gig' reflects modern gig economy culture, particularly prevalent in the US and increasingly in Brazil's urban centers. In Brazil, the informal equivalent 'bico' has deep cultural roots and is a long-standing practice among working-class populations. The rise of the 'side gig' concept in contemporary Brazil mirrors global trends of freelancing and digital entrepreneurship, especially among millennials and Gen Z seeking financial independence.
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