When a Side Hustle Becomes a Casualty of Policy

My Rev.com sombre experience

In today’s fast-paced digital world, side hustles have become more than just a trend.

For many professionals, they’re a lifeline — a way to earn, to grow, and to make the most of our limited time outside of full-time jobs.

For me, working on Rev.com as a transcriptionist was a carefully chosen side hustle.

It was meaningful work, it sharpened my skills, and yes — it was moderately about the money.

The Need for Something More

Like many full-time professionals, I often felt the urge to do more with my time.

After the day job ended, my evenings weren’t for binge-watching or idling — they were a chance to stay mentally active and, honestly, to supplement my income.

I wasn’t chasing big bucks, but I did care about earning a little extra.

That money helped me fund online courses, books, and some everyday pleasures — small, important things that enriched my life.

Rev.com offered transcription jobs — audio or video files that needed to be turned into clean, readable text.

Their business model was simple: clients uploaded files, freelancers like me…