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What's a good way to make extra income?
- Thread starter KAMI-SAMA
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I've been selling stuff on ebay. Old statuettes and action figures I don't care for anymore. DVD collections, book bundles, old game console. The primary reason is to clear space at my house but I'm surprised that some of this stuff is worth more than I realized. I have a too large pile of boxes in the corner of my room of further things to sell, it's amazing how much junk a person can collect over the years. It's obviously not sustainable but check your storage or evaluate your rooms, see if there's anything you can offload that you truly do not care about.
In storage I found my old Chrono Trigger Players Guide from the SNES days, along with one for Chrono Cross. Literally 2 things I forgot I even had, no attachment whatsoever. That bundle sold for $140. If I cared for it or had attachment, different story. Don't sell anything you'll regret. But for this, decision to sell was no brainer
In storage I found my old Chrono Trigger Players Guide from the SNES days, along with one for Chrono Cross. Literally 2 things I forgot I even had, no attachment whatsoever. That bundle sold for $140. If I cared for it or had attachment, different story. Don't sell anything you'll regret. But for this, decision to sell was no brainer
I actually really enjoyed the 6 months I did Instacart shopping & delivery last year. It was easy money.
I personally work part time at a coffee shop. It's a local place and they're aware that it's my side gig. I work weird times but it's fun to see the locals come through and interact with them.
You can also look for some clerical work on Indeed. I had a friend that made ~$15/hour scanning medical reports into their system and shredding the physical copies.
As others have said, Uber/Doordash is the easiest to get into. No real interview process.
A less lucrative method is Amazon Mturk or similar survey taking sites. I do this occasionally if I need a somewhat quick $20-100. This can also pay horribly if you get the wrong tasks. Check out r/beermoney or r/mturk
Other places that are good second jobs... Landscaping, Flower shops, Pharmacies (delivery).
You can also look for some clerical work on Indeed. I had a friend that made ~$15/hour scanning medical reports into their system and shredding the physical copies.
As others have said, Uber/Doordash is the easiest to get into. No real interview process.
A less lucrative method is Amazon Mturk or similar survey taking sites. I do this occasionally if I need a somewhat quick $20-100. This can also pay horribly if you get the wrong tasks. Check out r/beermoney or r/mturk
Other places that are good second jobs... Landscaping, Flower shops, Pharmacies (delivery).
Now isn't the time, but if I needed extra income I'd just work at a local grocery store on nights and weekends.
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I live in South Florida. I tried to apply one time to doordash and the app told me there were no open positions in my area. I get the feeling it's going to be the same during the pandemic.
What are some sounds investments to make? Also, when you say real estate, you mean buy property right?
I work in the healthcare sector doing administrative work. It's decent money but I have some expenses that I would like to have some extra income for.
What is that exactly? Tell me more.
As a writer, there are surprisingly a plethora of opportunities to earn tertiary income, including but not limited to small gigs, free lance work, and contests.
I definitely plan to do enter them more often going into next year. Right now however I'm far more focused on completing my WIP 😅
Other than that I did dividend investing, which is simply buying, holding onto, and building positions to maximize my income return. My yield right now is only a little over $270 annually on ~$3800 invested in dividends (the other $400 is in Nokia), but this is more of a long-term revenue building stream than an immediate one.
I definitely plan to do enter them more often going into next year. Right now however I'm far more focused on completing my WIP 😅
Other than that I did dividend investing, which is simply buying, holding onto, and building positions to maximize my income return. My yield right now is only a little over $270 annually on ~$3800 invested in dividends (the other $400 is in Nokia), but this is more of a long-term revenue building stream than an immediate one.
I'm about ready to do some of that, though I'm curious what the best markets would be for getting rid of old games and DVDs these days.
"Trade your stuff in here and get... 50 cents!"
... Maybe that's all the Extended Cut of Lord of the Rings is worth? lol.
This doesn't answer my question...do you have any other skills?
Making and selling art or becoming a photographer.
Each is fulfilling and, if you get good, fairly lucrative. And once you know what you're doing, they aren't very time consuming. My wife has made thousands of dollars by selling her artwork and photography services since I've known her. And she only does it for about 20-30 hours per year.
Each is fulfilling and, if you get good, fairly lucrative. And once you know what you're doing, they aren't very time consuming. My wife has made thousands of dollars by selling her artwork and photography services since I've known her. And she only does it for about 20-30 hours per year.
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I think men will probably have a sizable gay following if you're into that. But I don't see them getting anywhere close to the same money as women.
I asked for help, not to insult me like this. :(
How much does that run for or is this a joke? lol
If you're looking at stocks buy a index ETF to reduce risk. Preferredly one that pays out dividends.
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Sometimes I toy with the idea of doing people's taxes on the side. I'm an attorney and I understand tax pretty well (I do my own and family members' every year). But I dunno, it would be kind of a pain in the ass and I don't really need the money.
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To be honest, I'm not sure what to say or describe my skills as. Like administrative skills? Working on computers all day? Sorry, can you explain more.
Do you draw/paint? Make things? Any hobbies?
If the only skills you have are your full-time job, can you find a part-time gig where you do the same?
What creative endeavors do you like to do? That can include anything - art, a craft, athletics, etc.
Post peepee and ass pics? I posted my arse on reddit and got a few creepy messages lol
Clinical trials. I haven't done it but I've signed up to alerts of ones available. They can pay a few thousand dollars.
Was answering the person asking how to make money on Onlyfans as a dude :( Sorry didn't mean it as an insult.
Any good sources?
I feel like everything I find is people bidding each other to the bottom.
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Oh no it's the first day of school again! Man, I seriously couldn't tell you. I was actually thinking of finding hobbies to do back in 2020 before the pandemic hit... so that was put on the backburner. I like to play videogames(obviously), lift weights, and I gotten into traveling when I can. I know, I'm as interesting as a sack of potatoes.
The bolded isn't as necessary as you think it is. If you're making solo content you're probably aiming at an audience that cares about other things.
That said, OnlyFans is not a "serious" suggestion as it's a full time job and you're becoming a sex worker, so if you're not prepared with the way society treats SWs unfairly then that's not the goal.
If you were traveling seriously I'd suggest writing a travel blog. Granted, that's a bit harder to do now.
It's like DoorDash but an app for grocery delivery. How it works is that the people who want groceries put up a request with the list of items they want and from what store. I'd choose one of the requests each of which would also have estimates for what I'd end up being paid and distance to the client's home, go to the store and shop for the items, keeping in contact with the client in case something is out and they want a replacement. When I finished shopping & get the items rung up, the client's payment method would be accessible from the app to pay with. Drive to the home of the client, deliver the groceries and get my fee. I would do like 4-5 requests every other day when I used it.
You lift? Why not train other people then on the side then? Don't overthink it. Just help other do what you're already doing for yourself.
Run an outdoor workout class during warm months for example.
Nothing website-based unfortunately. I've been on those sites too and they're exactly as you described - which is why I don't use them anymore.
For contests and small gigs I usually either check social media or local listings. Here's a social media page someone forwarded me that I've been checking out recently:
Login • Instagram
Welcome back to Instagram. Sign in to check out what your friends, family & interests have been capturing & sharing around the world.
www.instagram.com
There's also an online directory of nation-wide contests you can enter in if you're interested in that. I'll have to find the link.
Ever played an online game like WoW or EQ, OP?
You would be surprised how much people pay for items, game money and accounts. I made an easy $700 this way.
Collectibles are also hot atm. Check that closet for old trading cards, sports cards, pokemon, comics etc.
You would be surprised how much people pay for items, game money and accounts. I made an easy $700 this way.
Collectibles are also hot atm. Check that closet for old trading cards, sports cards, pokemon, comics etc.
The Rise of the Professional Dungeon Master
Nerd culture, Stranger Things, and the gig economy have created a world where Dungeons & Dragons enthusiasts host games for $500.
www.bloomberg.com
If you're into that sort of thing.
Depending on your proficiency in subjects, pursuing a tutoring gig might be worthwhile.
Also how much extra money are you talking about wanting to make? If you're looking for something relatively simple you can always try to put in to be a school crossing guard at your county if you have the availability.
That's something an old co-worker of mine did as well.
Also how much extra money are you talking about wanting to make? If you're looking for something relatively simple you can always try to put in to be a school crossing guard at your county if you have the availability.
That's something an old co-worker of mine did as well.
