In our capitalist society, theres constant pressure to turn every free moment into a money-making opportunity.
But Im not here to dwell on capitalism.
Below well go through some of the most popular types of side hustles to kickstart or supplement your income.
Online part-time gigs
Examples:Virtual assistant, customer service representative, online tutor.
What you put into it:You could work up to 20 hours a week for some roles.
Tip:web link to find jobs.
Tip:Get creative with the sort of services you’ve got the option to provide.
Ive heard of people making a quick buck from knife-sharpening, pet waste removal, and cleaning car interiors.
Rideshare gigs
Examples:Lyft, DoorDash, Instacart, etc.
What you might get out of it:Flexibility setting your own hours.
Home rental
Examples:Airbnb.
There are alternatives like VRBO and Homestay, but lets be real: Airbnb looms large.
When you do have guests, theres the expectation that youre always being on call.
Content creator
Examples:Twitch streamer, YouTube how-to videos, OnlyFans, running niche meme accounts.
What you’ve got the option to get out of it:Online fame is a fickle thing.
Investing
Examples:Crypto, stocks, getting behind specific businesses, real estate, etc.
What you put into it:Potentially large risks.
What you’re able to get out of it:Potentially large rewards.
Investing online wont be too time-consuming or involve any sort of special skill.
Tip:Educate yourself before you jump in throwing your money into whatever is trending.
Online surveys
Examples:Paid research studies, online focus groups, anything onSurvey Junkie.
What you put into it:Not much work.
Most surveys will take about 20 minutes of your time, and involve little to no real effort.
What you’ve got the option to get out of it:Not much money.
$2-5 per hour.
Tip:Never pay to join a survey-taking site.
Thats a sure sign of a scam.
Theres no way to make this list exhaustive.