Good NestingA GOBankingRates survey asked renters what they were doing to combat rising costs from their landlords. Nearly one in five respondents said they were working a side gig. What’s so good about a side gig?
Besides the fact that it can increase your income to cover higher rent costs and other expenses, a side gig often comes with tons of scheduling flexibility. In other words, a side gig could be just what the doctor ordered if you have kids or other responsibilities keeping you from getting full-time work or a second job.
As for what side gigs people are doing to help pay for their ever-increasing expenses, these are some of the most popular you will find. Depending on your experience level and where you look, you could start earning extra income with one of these side gigs today.
Tutor
Whether online or in person, working as a tutor and sharing your knowledge with others is a great side gig. Tutoring is not only a resume booster, but it’s also an income booster since you can make an average of $18 per hour.
To become a tutor, you’ll probably need to know a particular skill or subject. To find such side gigs, try Tutor.com or Preply.com.
Pet Sitter
Do you love animals? Then why not convert that love into a side gig that supplements your income? You can do so by becoming a pet sitter through a site like Rover.com or Petbacker.com. Care for someone’s dog or cat in your home overnight, and you could double your earnings.
Babysitter
If you think babysitting someone else’s kids doesn’t pay enough, think again. Visit Care.com and make a profile, and you could earn anywhere from $15 to $30 for this side gig.
House Sitter
If the thought of caring for someone else’s pets or kids doesn’t tickle your fancy, what about caring for their home? That’s what a house sitter does for people when they’re away on business or vacation, and you can find such gigs via Trustedhousesitters.com and Housesitter.com.
Mystery Shopper
Many feel that mystery shopping gigs are a scam. While some are, you can find plenty of solid paying side gigs in this department that could earn you as much as $23 per hour. To avoid mystery shopping scams, try to find gigs with trusted companies like Signature Worldwide, Sinclair Custom Metrics, Market Force, BestMark, and IntelliShop.
Personal Assistant
Can you answer someone’s emails and calls? What about keeping them organized by scheduling their appointments? If so, you could make the perfect personal assistant in person or virtually.
ZipRecruiter estimates that the average personal assistant makes $20 per hour, making this a side gig that can translate into significant income. To find virtual assistant jobs, try Fiverr.com or Upwork.com.
