Chelyabinsk residents told why they take additional work

Residents of Chelyabinsk expect to accumulate an average of 154,275 rubles on part-time work. Most often, they want to postpone additional earnings for unexpected expenses, purchase of equipment and repair of housing. Such results were received by “Avito Sub-work” and “Avito Advertising”.

According to a joint survey of services, 31% of Chelyabinsk residents are now working part-time. The same number reported that they had additional employment during 2026.

Everyone has plans for their earned money. For 31%, the main goal is to create a financial cushion. Another 24% are collected for smartphones, computers and other equipment, 19% for repair or arrangement of apartments and cottages.

18% of survey participants postpone travel and vacation. The purchase of a car or other transport was called 11%, and the purchase of real estate or down payment - 10%.

The size of the desired savings is markedly different. Almost a third of Chelyabinsk residents, 32%, expect to collect from 50 to 100 thousand rubles. Another 20% are guided by the amount from 100 to 300 thousand, and 19% want to set aside from 300 to 500 thousand rubles. The average figure for the city was a little more than 154 thousand rubles.

Goals also differ depending on age. Young people are more likely to spend additional income on gadgets, education, hobbies and large purchases. For older generations, the supply of money for contingencies comes first.

The most popular part-time schedule is two or three days or evenings a week. It was chosen by 37% of respondents. Another 22% are willing to go on additional shifts at least four times a week. And 21% of those who intend to save money agree to earn as much as it takes to achieve the goal.

When looking for additional earnings, people primarily look at payment, the convenience of the schedule and the ability to combine employment with the main job or study.