New York teacher earning $90,000 uses $55 an hour side hustle to pay off her student loan

Making it in New York City often takes persence, creativity and a bit of luck. For Ashley Alicea, all three have played a role in reshaping her finances and career. As reported CNBC, the 33 year old, who grew up in the city before returning in 2020, has gone from earning about $50,000 a year as a preschool teacher to making roughly $90,000 annually at a charter school. She now also earns $55 an hour through a side hustle in mental health counselling.A New York teacher earns $55 an hour through a side hustle while working full time, accelerating her journey to pay off loans. (Representational image/Unsplash)(Also read: