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The 28-year-old made seven saves against Bayern Munich and still conceded double figures, having taken unpaid leave from his day job for the pleasure.
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Jordan Campbell, New York Times, 16 June 2025
This aspect is huge for people stuck in boring day jobs.
—Allbusiness, Forbes.com, 12 June 2025
Photography eventually became a side gig — far more enjoyable than his day job as an IT manager.
—Calista Oetama, Sacbee.com, 11 June 2025
In recent weeks, Musk has mostly returned to his day job running his companies, which have been battered as consumers recoil from his highly public right-wing political stands.
—Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 28 May 2025
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Jordan Campbell, New York Times, 16 June 2025
This aspect is huge for people stuck in boring day jobs.
—Allbusiness, Forbes.com, 12 June 2025
Photography eventually became a side gig — far more enjoyable than his day job as an IT manager.
—Calista Oetama, Sacbee.com, 11 June 2025
In recent weeks, Musk has mostly returned to his day job running his companies, which have been battered as consumers recoil from his highly public right-wing political stands.
—Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 28 May 2025
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“Day job.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/day%20job. Accessed 20 Jun. 2025.
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