> it's about the experience/knowledge gained/distraction/self-worth of accomplishing more To me, a side gig means accomplishing more of what someone else wants

> it's about the experience/knowledge gained/distraction/self-worth of accomplishing more To me, a side gig means accomplishing more of what someone else wants, with the trade-off of being less able to accomplish (or learn about, or distract yourself with) what you want. Which seems like an odd thing to want unless you need the money. I suppose for some people having a £200k income and not needing the money seem less synonymous than they do to me.