Whether it’s a part-time job, a gig you pick up or just selling some of your old stuff, getting a side hustle can be a great way to make some extra money. When you’re living paycheck to paycheck, it can feel difficult to get ahead and get a break. If you’re looking for a way to break loose, consider some of these ways to get some extra cash in your pocket and help make your savings account swell. Let’s get our side hustle on.
Side Hustle
Gig Jobs
One of the more straightforward side hustles out there is simply snapping up a gig job. These are often tied to some kind of app service, like Uber or GrubHub. Typically, these include work that you can turn on and turn off at will so you can squeeze in money-making between your normal day job. Jobs like this are ideal for people with less consistent schedules for their main job, such as people who work retail or work at restaurants and have no set schedules.
It’s often best if you pick a gig job that is in your wheelhouse of skills. If you’re not a great driver, maybe you shouldn’t get into driving for Uber. If you don’t like dogs, maybe don’t go in for a dog-walking app job. In either case, you’re best served if you’re getting into a gig that makes best use of your skills.
Selling Old Stuff
Getting rid of your old stuff is a great way to make some quick cash in a pinch. Maybe you’ve got some old video games, or there’s a closet full of clothes you can part with. Often you’re able to make a quick buck by parting with this stuff.
This goes double for people who are into pricier hobbies. For instance, if you really love painting models, maybe you’ve got some older models you’re not using anymore that you could part with on eBay. Car enthusiasts can often sell spare parts or even older car projects in order to make some cash on the fly.
Getting a Roommate
Maybe you don’t have stuff to sell, but you do have a spare room and don’t mind another person being around. You could rent out that room by getting a roommate and get a consistent stream of monthly income. If it’s someone you already know, this can also be a great way to be more social, as you’ll likely spend more time around another person.
In either case, whether it’s someone you know or a stranger, you’ll want to draft up a roommate agreement that includes when they pay you, how much, and how disputes will be handled. Have them sign this before they move in to head off any potential issues that could show up down the road. The last thing you need is to feel like a prisoner in your own place because you’ve got a nightmare roommate and no recourse to make them pay up or get out of your house.
Part-Time Job
The most direct form of a side-hustle is just getting a night job. If you’ve got a consistent schedule for your day job that you can plan around, it’s easy enough to get a part-time job to work with you. Restaurants and bars especially can always use help during nights and weekends, and won’t mind you only working those hours.
This is a great way to not only keep money flowing in, but also helps you to network even more. Maybe through working as a bartender you’ll meet someone who can get you an interview at their company. This might, in turn, net you a higher-paying job that will let you forego side hustles and more comfortably make ends meet!