Sixty percent of seasonal workers need their temporary holiday jobs to cover essential expenses. The average worker must earn $6,209 during the season to stay financially stable. Millennials rely most heavily on seasonal work, with 65% saying these jobs are necessary for bills compared to 41% of baby boomers. Millennials also aim to earn the most at $7,258, while baby boomers seek $3,277. The survey found 63% of seasonal employees worry about affording holiday necessities. Workers plan to use earnings for gifts for family and friends (39%), better holidays for their children (22%), and airline tickets to visit loved ones (9%). For 26%, seasonal work provides their only income source. (Story URL)
