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ABSTRACT

November 1986, Vol. 109, No. 11

Moonlighting by women
jumped to record highs

John F. Stinson, Jr.
Economist, Division of Data Development and Users' Services, Office of Employment and Unemployment Statistics, Bureau of Labor Statistics


An important, but small, proportion of Americans work at two jobs or more; they do so principally for financial reasons such as meeting regular expenses or paying off debts and also to explore new careers while still holding on to their primary jobs.

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