New Delhi, Jan. 27 -- As 'thank God it's Friday's resounds across offices, Stephen Fernandes is packing away his laptop after a long day. His day as a DevOps engineer may be done, but his day as a sound engineer is only getting started as he heads into sound check and rehearsals for a local band in Mumbai.

The traditional 'nine-to-five' is no longer a destination but an anchor that stabilizes larger, ambitious financial goals. But when the weekend hits, he swaps his keyboard for a soundboard.

"I work in IT as my primary focus, but as a side hustle, I work as a sound engineer for a band," Stephen explained. What started as a college passion project has evolved into a powerhouse of financial stability. "Initially, it was never about the m...