Passive income: NO

Earning passive income as a Product Manager through a side hustle is challenging and not typical. Most Product Managers earn actively through consulting, freelance projects, or full-time roles. To make it passive, one would need to create a product or service that can be automated or outsourced, such as a digital product or subscription service. However, reaching this level is rare and usually requires significant upfront work, investment, and expertise. Most people do not achieve passive income in this field; it's often a myth perpetuated by outliers who have unique skills or resources. Common misconceptions include underestimating the time and effort needed to automate or scale a product. Realistically, passive income is more achievable for those with technical skills to build scalable products or those who can invest in a team to manage operations.