7 SIDE HUSTLES YOU CAN DO WHILE WORKING FULL TIME
All hail the side hustle! A “side hustle” is any activity outside of your day job that earns you money. After graduating from college and struggling to find a full-time job early in the pandemic, I took on a couple of odd jobs like social media freelance work and selling my old clothes online. Now employed full-time, I still see the benefit in having at least one side hustle.
According to this article from Acorns, having diversified income streams is a strategy used by the wealthy. Sixty-five percent of self-made millionaires have at least three sources of income. So if you have time and are ambitious to increase your income, this list of side hustles will help you get started.
TAKING SURVEYS
Your opinion matters, and as it turns out, a lot of businesses are willing to pay you for it. Here’s some websites to get you started:
DOG WALKING/PET SITTING
If you’re an animal lover, this is a great option! Through Rover.com you can create a profile and personalize it to your availability whether you are open to dog walking, house/pet sitting, boarding, and/or providing drop-in visits.
BECOME A FOOD DELIVERY DRIVER
If you enjoy driving, and want a flexible side hustle that you can pick up whenever you want, you could be a great food delivery driver. Also, it requires minimal human contact. Here’s some apps you could work for:
SELL YOUR DESIGNS ON REDBUBBLE
Calling all graphic designers! Redbubble is a global print-on-demand marketplace where artists can sell their designs and have them printed on various merchandise from stickers and wall art to masks and coffee mugs. This is a great passive income option because all you have to do is upload your designs onto existing merchandise on Redbubble. They handle all the manufacturing and logistics for orders.
RESELLING ITEMS/CLOTHING
One man’s trash is another man’s treasure right? Not only will selling items and clothes you don’t want anymore give you some extra cash, but you’re also helping the planet by upcycling. A win win! There are a lot of reselling websites and apps out there, but here’s a couple I like and have used:
BABYSITTING
A side hustle that will make you feel 17 again! Create a profile at Care.com to get you started.
CREATE AND SELL YOUR OWN HANDMADE GOODS
Turn your passion of crafting and being creative into a business! Etsy is a global marketplace for unique goods, and a great place to start your journey.