Dominic Howarth and Jocelyn Howard both have full-time jobs in St. Petersburg, Florida.

Howarth is a merchandising manager for a popular Italian market in St Petersburg.

Howard manages community partnerships and planning at the local health department, also in St. Petersburg.

Second job

Nicole Whiting dances with Kalz Daniel during a swing dance class taught by Jocelyn Howard and Dominc Howarth at Premier Dance Academy in Clearwater, Fla. Tina Russell/The Penny Hoarder

The pair also have side gigs teaching weekly swing dance lessons at Premier Dance Academy in Clearwater, Florida.

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However, the approval process is simple and straightforward, she said.

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I have full support from my boss.

Should I Get a Side Gig?

Were big fans of theside gighere at The Penny Hoarder.

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Some people use side gigs topad their emergency fund, score some free food, or just get by.

Others start a side gig because they cant find aproductorservicethey need.

Is a Side Gig a Good Fit For Me?

There are a few reasons employers might not want workers to have side gigs.

Am I Allowed To Have A Side Gig?

In fact, they might evenagree to give you fewer work hours.

Its not a great idea to guess whether your employer allows you to have a side gig.

You really need to ask.

Lisa McGreevy is a staff writer at The Penny Hoarder.

Shes had side gigs ever since she was old enough to work.

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