A substantial portion of the Russian workforce has experience with part time roles. In a recent survey conducted with the services Rabota.ru and Podrabotka, and evaluated by socialbites.ca, nearly half of employed individuals reported having previously held part-time work, while a notable portion currently does so. This points to a persistent attachment to flexible work arrangements among the employed population.
There remains a sizable segment, about one in three, who have never taken on side work. The breakdown shows that more women than men have not pursued additional earnings through part-time gigs, with about 38 percent of women and 24 percent of men in this group. Yet, more than half of respondents indicated they were active in part-time work within their own field of expertise, suggesting that many workers see the value of maintaining professional alignment while taking on extra tasks outside regular hours.
When it comes to future plans, a majority of participants express intent to treat part-time employment as part of their career path. Specifically, 52 percent envision their part-time job becoming their main occupation at some stage, while 28 percent see it as a future prospect, and 24 percent already view additional work as their primary occupation. A sizable share, 48 percent, does not anticipate changing their main professional field.
One in three Russians, about 33 percent, perceives demand for the services they can offer on a part-time basis. This perception leads many to consider replacing their main job with a part-time specialty if opportunities align with market needs and personal goals.
Nearly the same share of respondents, 31 percent, finds side work to be more enjoyable than their primary role. This sentiment is balanced by an equal portion who value the freedom to select work hours and the clients they engage with.
A portion of the survey, 21 percent, indicates that a part-time job provides higher earnings than their main job. Meanwhile, 16 percent express dissatisfaction with their main job to the point of converting it into a part-time arrangement. About 12 percent chose other options that fall outside these main trends.
Some respondents answered questions about whether their side work aligns with their professional profile, reflecting ongoing interest in how part-time roles fit individual skills and career trajectories.