I Was Laid Off From Meta — Now My Side Hustle Brings In $145K A Year

Scott Goodfriend, 39, was working his dream job at Meta — until he was laid off just 8 months into the gig in February 2023. Instead of taking another corporate job, he decided to take his food tour side hustle full-time. Now he runs Ultimate Food Tours in New York City, bringing in $145,000 a year. Check out Scott’s website: Produced by: Tasia Jensen Managing Producer: Beatriz Bajuelos Additional Camera: Valentina Duarte Editor: Marisa Forziati Animator: Gene Kim Reporter: Gili Malinsky Senior Production Manager: Kathy Mavrikakis Subscribe to CNBC Make It.: Want to be more successful and confident with your money? Take CNBC Make It’s new online course. Our expert instructors will help you master your money and discover practical strategies to boost your savings, reduce debt, and grow your wealth—in a way that works best for you. Enroll in “Achieve Financial Wellness: Be Happier, Wealthier & More Financially Secure“ to start your journey to financial freedom today! Get a 30% discount with the coupon code EARLYBIRD until September 2, 2024: About CNBC Make It: CNBC Make It is a new section of CNBC dedicated to making you smarter about managing your business, career, and money. Connect with CNBC Make It Online Get the latest updates: Find CNBC Make It on Instagram: Find CNBC Make It on Facebook: Find CNBC Make It on threads: Find CNBC Make It on X: #CNBC #CNBCMakeIt #OnTheJob I Was Laid Off From Meta — Now My Side Hustle Brings In $145K A Year