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Craftsman Jesse Yu, 32, works in a workshop in the alley behind his apartment, on Peng Chau island, in Hong Kong, China September 14, 2022. "I enjoy doing woodwork because of the freedom," Yu said.     REUTERS/Tyrone Siu    SEARCH "PENG CHAU SIU" FOR THIS STORY. SEARCH "WIDER IMAGE" FOR ALL STORIES.

Becoming a craftsman, such as a carpenter or metalworker, could prove to be profitable if turned into a side gig, according to ZipRecruiter.

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With pay raises set to disappoint and almost 40 per cent of people around the world resolving to save more in 2023, some are looking for new ways to generate extra income with a side hustle.

Even as the job market remains strong worldwide, so does inflation, leading some to seek more money. While United States Labour Department data shows that

wages rose 4.6 per cent in December

compared with a year earlier, that still lags behind inflation, which rose 7.1 per cent in November from the previous year. US labour force participation ticked up in December and the unemployment rate dropped to 3.5 per cent, a five-decade low.

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