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January jobs report: Unemployment rate falls to 4%, wages rise more than forecast; Trump signs order imposing sanctions on International Criminal Court over investigations of Israel; Ten Commandments in public schools debate reaches South Dakota; Virginia ranks among worst states for wage theft; Mexican long-nosed bat makes appearance in Arizona.

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Attorney General Pam Bondi strikes a Trump tone at the Justice Department, federal workers get more time to consider buyouts, and an unclassified email request from the White House worries CIA vets.

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During Black History Month, a new book shares how a unique partnership built 5,000 schools for Black students, anti-hunger advocates say ag communities would benefit from an expanded SNAP program, and Americans have $90 billion in unpaid medical bills.

Study reveals pros, cons of New Mexicans juggling two jobs

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Friday, January 31, 2025   

Millions of American workers are now juggling two jobs to make ends meet, while some moonlight to pay for extras such as vacations or hobbies.

In New Mexico, 35,000 people worked more than one job in 2022, an increase of 4,000 since 2021, according to the most recent data from the state's Department of Workforce Solutions.

Jasmine Escalara, reinvention coach for the consulting firm My Perfect Resume, said some workers with one job struggle to cover necessities, but balancing two jobs can have disadvantages.

"The biggest piece of data that we found is that 49% of people that were surveyed said that their secondary source of income is actually impacting their performance at their primary job," Escalara reported.

Escalara pointed out reduced productivity brought on by stress and fatigue from a primary job means you are likely not putting in the extra investment needed to get higher pay or job a promotion.

The list of companies mandating workers return to the office full-time keeps growing. In Washington D.C., this week, President Trump warned workers to show up to the office "or be terminated." When remote workers face such ultimatums, Escalara stressed established routines are disrupted, especially for those who need child care.

"If you have gotten a taste of this and you don't want to go back, then it's really about, 'I may need to find another company that's going to be able to give me this flexibility,'" Escalara explained.

One study conducted by the My Perfect Resume found 71% of U.S. workers rely on a secondary income. The State of Supplemental Income report showed paying down debt, paying off student loans, saving for major life goals and covering living expenses are the top reasons for working multiple jobs.


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