Venezuelan educators are increasingly relying on secondary employment to cope with ongoing economic hardship, according to reports from national media outlets. This “rebusque” – a colloquial term for side hustles – has become a necessity for teachers struggling with low salaries and a precarious financial situation. The situation highlights the economic challenges facing professionals in Venezuela, forcing them to diversify income sources simply to survive. Reports indicate this financial strain is also taking a toll on teachers’ mental and emotional wellbeing. The need to work multiple jobs impacts their ability to fully dedicate themselves to their primary profession: educating the country’s youth. This trend underscores the broader economic crisis and its impact on essential public services like education.