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Adrian Black

Workers taking on second jobs as cost pressures build

Thousands of Australians are taking on second jobs to help make ends meet. (James Ross/AAP PHOTOS)

One-in-five Australians are working a second job to keep up with rising costs and almost half are afraid they will be let go.

An annual employment survey of more than 6000 Australians has found inflation and an employer-driven job market is pushing more workers to take on a second role, while 18 per cent are working more hours with their current employer to make ends meet.

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