This article profiles Chris Pyle, a former mechanic who quit his full-time job at Ford to pursue a career as a virtual mechanic on JustAnswer. Pyle started answering questions about gas and diesel engines on the platform as a side hustle in 2006, quickly earning a substantial income. He eventually made more money on JustAnswer than at Ford and quit his job in 2012. Since then, Pyle has consistently earned six figures annually, achieving financial stability that has allowed him to purchase a 34-acre property, build a second home, and enjoy a flexible work schedule. He highlights the advantages of his virtual work, including the ability to set his own hours and be present for his family, but acknowledges that he works long hours and is not a traditional employee of JustAnswer. Pyle shares his story to showcase the potential of side hustles to become a primary source of income and to inspire others to pursue alternative career paths.

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