I hear this all the time from ignorant family members and other boomers in my social circle. I have a part-time job at a community college, and supplement that with income I make as a performing musician and private guitar instructor. Sure, I could make more money if I was say, full time at the college, but overall I do pretty well.
When asked something along those lines, I always want to say no, because…
I have the benefit of simply sending an email to a supervisor to inform them I won't be coming in without having to fill out a form to “request” time off.
I have the benefit of not having to work 8-5, Monday through Friday, for 45-50 weeks out of the year.
I have the benefit of choosing cheaper health insurance options through the ACA.
I have the benefit of not having 6% of my paycheck go towards a mandatory retirement fund (as was the case in my last full time job) and I can save for retirement as I please.
I have the benefit of taking advantage of numerous tax breaks as a self employed musician and part-time employee.
This list could be longer. The next time someone tries to entice a fulltime job with benefits, think of all the benefits you have by not having to work one.