An interesting workplace phenomena developed as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic. The rapid shift to remote work opened up an opportunity gap for tech workers who may have felt that they were underutilized in their jobs.
With no real management oversight and all meetings conducted remotely via video calls, a new type of work style emerged: polyworking. As it suggests, this involves having more than one job at a time, whether that is another full-time role or a couple of side hustles.
The more senior your job title, the less likely you are to be interested in—or be able to polywork. As a trend, it is more appealing to younger Gen Z or Millennial employees who may have fewer responsibilities and who aren't managing other team members.
A recent Owl Labs study found that 46% of Americans are polyworking, and a further 36% plan on starting in the future. But, will the return to the office, which has gained pace throughout 2023, put paid to these plans?
Now, 66% of Americans are back in the office full-time, and the halcyon idea that we could achieve a fully distributed workforce seems to be firmly over.
What workers really want is flexibility and a hybrid schedule. In fact, the study found that 25% of employees would actually be willing to sacrifice 15% of their annual salary for flexible working hours.
While they may intend to make up for that with another job on the side, for many more workers who have been mandated to be present and correct in the office, one job is likely enough—and in that case, they really want to make sure it is the right job for them.
If your current career choice isn't quite stacking up, the Tech Times Job Board is a great place to start your search for a new job that ticks all your boxes. Discover four great roles below.
Technology Delivery Manager, Orlando Utilities Commission, Orlando
Orlando Utilities Commission is seeking a Technology Delivery Manager to be responsible for managing the business alignment, planning, development, and implementation of technology products by defining scope, objectives, and charter for associated initiatives while adhering to a project communication plan, identifying, managing, and resolving issues and risks. You will need a Bachelor's degree in computer science, IT, business administration, or a related field from an accredited college or university, PMP or other project management certification or equivalent experience, as well as a minimum of seven years of experience in project management. See more information now.
Software Engineer / Principal Software Engineer, Northrop Grumman, Aurora
The Software Engineer will join a group of software engineers designing, deploying, and maintaining Amazon Web Services (AWS) environments for a ground system. You will be working with Docker, Linux, Python, AWS, NATS, and GRPC. You will be responsible for working individually and as part of a team to review and test software components for adherence to the design requirements and document test results. You will need a Bachelor's degree in STEM and a minimum of two years of relevant experience. Apply now.
Technology Lead .Net, Infosys, Irvine
Infosys is seeking a Technology Lead .NET Technology. This position's main responsibility will be to provide technical expertise and coordinate the day-to-day work you're doing for the team. You will assist in the technical design of large business systems, build applications and interfaces between applications, and understand data security, retention, and recovery. You should be able to research technologies independently to recommend appropriate solutions and should contribute to technology-specific best practices and standards. To apply, you'll need a Bachelor's degree and at least four years of IT experience. Get all the criteria now.
Senior Technology Analyst, Leidos, Columbia
Leidos is a prime contractor providing worldwide intelligence analysis and analytics, enabling support, and currently has an opportunity for a Senior Technology Analyst. You'll conduct all-source analytic production of future and current leading-edge technologies and their military applications worldwide; project the discovery, development, and deployment of advanced technologies and their potential impact on U.S. forces worldwide; provide risk assessments and assess national security implications associated with foreign involvement in critical U.S. defense technology and defense sectors. You will need active Top Secret/SCI (TS/SCI) with Polygraph security clearance and a Master's in a relevant field. See all the details.
