Vending Machine Side Hustle: Passive Earning Magic - Mar 27, 2025

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🧃 Vending Side Hustle: Passive earning magic.

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😊 Phased Retirement: The ‘mega-trend’ older workers are betting on.

THE SPOTLIGHT 

Vending Machine Side Hustle: A Genius ‘Non-Work’ Venture

Looking for a side hustle that’s almost as easy as hitting the snooze button? Enter the world of vending machines… Entrepreneur Brandon Schlichter is making an impressive $900/month just by stocking and managing vending machines. Sounds like an easy gig, right? Well, it is, but it takes a little planning. 😎

Brandon’s “vending empire” is a fine example of how automated businesses can do the heavy lifting. With the rise of side hustles, many professionals are getting creative in generating passive earning streams, and vending machines are one example of a simple and profitable way to go about it.

Whether it’s strategically placed snacks or drinks in busy office spaces, these machines are quietly raking in the greenbacks. Who knew that a snack-filled side gig could lead to economic self-sufficiency?

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WORK WISDOM

How to Build Resilience at Work: A Quick Guide

Eye-opening statistics from Gallup suggest that most workers simply live for the weekend; barring the ones who have to work then. With just one in five feeling engaged in the office and one in three reporting to “thrive”, the general consensus is that work tends to be sucky.

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WORK TREND

Boomers and Gen Xers Betting on a Phased Retirement ‘Mega-Trend’

Fortune — Phased retirement is becoming an increasingly popular option for Baby Boomers and Gen Xers as they approach retirement. This strategy allows employees to gradually reduce their hours while transitioning to retirement, offering more flexibility and a smoother work-life balance.

NEWS THAT MATTERS

🌍 Reverse Migration: Employee 'Home' Advantage — Job opportunities are rising in Tier 2 & 3 cities as employees vacate costly metros. Companies are expanding and offering 'home advantage' to attract local and returning talent. [Economic Times]

💼 8.9M Americans Working Multiple Jobs — Record numbers of Americans are juggling multiple jobs, as people seek to increase their earnings amidst growing living costs and shifting work dynamics. [Forbes]

💔 Tech Layoffs in 2025: LIST — A deep dive into the ongoing wave of layoffs in tech, analyzing the impact on workers and the broader economy. [TechCrunch]

👩‍💼 Remote Job Listings Fall By 20% — Gender pay gap stagnates as remote job listings drop, sparking fresh concerns about workplace equality. [Forbes]

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