In 2021, respondents taking part in this survey were asked why they had more than one job. Roughly 23.8 percent stated that the most important reason for them to have multiple jobs was for a variation in tasks or contacts. On the other hand, the security of a fixed salary played a less important role. Roughly nine percent of the survey participants answered that this was their main reason to have more than one job.
What is the most important reason for you to have multiple jobs?
Dutch residents in non-institutionalized households who have multiple jobs or also work as self-employed
Method of interview
Computer-assisted web interviews (CAWI)
Supplementary notes
This question was phrased by the source as follows: "Wat is de belangrijkste reden dat u meerdere banen heeft?" (English: What is the most important reason for you to have multiple jobs?)
The results have been weighted to represent the entire population.
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