If You’re Juggling More Than Two Jobs, Make These 4 Money Moves Now
We’re all for making extra money on the side. But not all side gigs are created equal.
If you’re juggling multiple jobs, there are easier ways to do it than going from your 9-to-5 day job straight to your 5-to-9 part-time gig, then collapsing into bed at night.
By “easier” we mean flexible hours (preferably that you set yourself) and a better-than-minimum-wage paycheck.
After all, you deserve to get the most bang for all those hours you’re putting in.
6 Gigs that Are Probably Better Than What You’re Doing Now
When your full-time job doesn’t pay the bills, or allow you to pay down debt or build up savings, you pretty much have to find ways to earn more money.
But you’re not doomed to flipping burgers. You can be choosy, and you can make real money. We have options for you:
1. Earn Money as a Mystery Shopper
It sounds kind of intriguing, and it totally is. Companies pay mystery shoppers to pose as regular customers and then provide feedback on things such as how clean the store was or how well the employees interacted with you.
In exchange for your feedback, they pay you a fee, and in most cases, they’ll ask you to make a purchase, then reimburse you.
Beware of mystery-shopping scams: Never pay to join a mystery shopping company, and never pay money to a company to see their list of jobs. The legitimate companies will never ask you to do this.
Some of our favorite legitimate mystery shopping companies are Best Mark, Sinclair Customer Metrics, Market Force and Intelli-shop, and they’re all free to join.
2. Get Paid $225/Month While Watching Movie Previews
If we told you that you could get paid while watching videos on your computer, you’d probably laugh.
It’s too good to be true, right?
But we’re serious. By signing up for a free account with InboxDollars, you could add up to $225 a month to your pocket. They’ll send you short surveys every day, which you can fill out while you watch someone bake brownies or catch up on the latest Kardashian drama.
No, InboxDollars won’t replace your full-time job, but it’s something easy you can do while you’re already on the couch tonight, wasting time on your phone.
Unlike other sites, InboxDollars pays you in cash — no points or gift cards. It’s already paid its users more than $56 million.
Signing up takes about one minute, and you’ll immediately receive a $5 bonus to get you started.
3. Earn Extra Money Delivering Food
Cities around the country are filled with two things: incredible restaurants and busy people.
You can help connect them by delivering food through Doordash.
As a “Dasher,” you’ll work as an independent contractor, setting your own hours and working as much or little as you want, meaning how much you can make is up to you.
You’ll earn a $6 fee for each delivery, plus keep 100% of your tips.
All you need to get started is an insured vehicle or a bicycle and a smartphone. You should be at least 18 years old and have a valid driver’s license.
If you’re interested in becoming a Dasher, you can learn more here.
4. Make Serious Cash as a Part-Time Bookkeeper
Can you open an Excel spreadsheet? Does earning $60 an hour sound appealing? Better than hustling at three part-time jobs that pay a fraction of that?
Those are the perks of working as a bookkeeper, says Ben Robinson, a certified public accountant and business owner who teaches others to become virtual bookkeepers.
You don’t have to be an accountant or even really good at math to be successful in this business. In fact, all you need are decent computer skills and a passion for helping business owners tackle real-world problems.
The ability to stay moderately organized is helpful too.
Median pay is around $19 per hour, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics — and you have no commute. It’s a great opportunity for parents who want a part time job, recent college grads and anyone who wants to bring in real money working from home.
Robinson shares what it takes to be a virtual bookkeeper, plus tips for making this career work for you in his free class at Bookkeeper Business Launch.
Molly Moorhead is a senior editor at The Penny Hoarder.
