I Work 3.5 Days A Week & Make $189,000 A Year | On The Side

Josh Ellwood, 28, quit his engineering job in 2021 to pursue his side hustles full-time. He realized that if he continued to advance in his traditional career, more of his personal time would be taken away from him. In 2021, Ellwood made about $189,000 from seven streams of income. Now, he works 3.5 days a week, and has made about $167,000 just this year. He lives near Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania with his wife and dog. Subscribe to CNBC Make It.:  About CNBC Make It.: CNBC Make It. is a new section of CNBC dedicated to making you smarter about managing your business, career, and money. Connect with CNBC Make It. Online Get the latest updates:  Find CNBC Make It. on Facebook:  Find CNBC Make It. on Twitter:  Find CNBC Make It. on Instagram:  #CNBC #CNBCMakeIt I Work 3.5 Days A Week & Make $189,000 A Year