Let’s face it, most jobs can be stressful, so it’s no surprise that managing more than one role can be a challenge.

“You must be aware of your most important priorities and demands when juggling a portfolio career,” says Salton. “You need to know what is important, what is urgent and when any key deadlines are. Of course, it’s unlikely to run perfectly smoothly all the time and sometimes you might need to cut back or pause certain areas, but monitoring this and being aware of the balancing is vital.”

“Have specific days and times mapped out in advance in your calendar so there is a clear line when you begin and end,” advises Rice. Know how many hours you can realistically dedicate to each role to stop yourself from burning out.

This can also help with competing priorities from the different roles so you can make sure you’re not taking on too much, or find yourself unable to fulfil a work commitment because you’re so overwhelmed by another job. It can take a while to find the right balance, especially when starting out, so regularly assess your workload to make sure it’s manageable.

“It’s important to have defined professional boundaries for your portfolio career,” Rice adds. This includes when you’re open for work and when you’ll respond to clients, and what time you ringfence for yourself.

How to make a portfolio career work for you