What are some things you do on the side that generate additional income--whether that's your motivation or not?
I'm a poll worker for our county board of elections. It's a long day, but I usually net about $200 each election day (although I do it more for the civic duty.)
(This post is brought to you by the coworker who told me he sells plasma for $50 every other week and it goes straight into his child's 529.)
H and I used to make invitations (wedding, birthdays, showers). We actually made a pretty good amount of money doing it, but our day jobs eventually got too busy to spend what little free time we had doing the invitations, so we stopped.
This was totally unplanned, but I made a couple hundred bucks this spring when my tri club hired me to teach a 4 week swim clinic. I would've done it for free, because i think confident swimming is so important for triathletes.
I don't go out of my way to look for side jobs though because I can generally make more money just taking on more billable work at my day job, and getting the productivity bonuses that come from it, than I could from any side job.
I do freelance graphic design (logos, party invitations, etc.) for some people in town and I also sell printables and customizable invitations on Etsy.
I got certified to teach spin. I only teach 2 classes a week (and sometimes sub), but it's awesome. It's an easy $50/week. And I own SO MANY Now That's What I Call Music CDs.
I used to do a lot of freelance design work/sewing, but that has morphed into a full on bridal alterations business.
I also work as an election judge, and I do online surveys. Not a ton of money, but I use them to buy things that I otherwise wouldn't spend the money on.
I work part time as a food rep (vendor). Basically I go in to petstores and talk to pet parents about their dog. 4 hours a shift and it's about $100 after taxes for 8 hours of work.
Post by everafter07 on Jun 24, 2014 9:47:23 GMT -5
I do freelance graphic design/HTML coding for a good amount of money. In the past, I've been a math/art tutor and proctored tests at a local community college.
I also work as an election judge, and I do online surveys. Not a ton of money, but I use them to buy things that I otherwise wouldn't spend the money on.
Post by changedname on Jun 24, 2014 10:35:32 GMT -5
I've said before, I make about $40 a month from swagbucks. I redeem for amazon gift cards which I use for Christmas. (referral code in siggie!).
I also have a side business as a wedding coordinator. Last year I made several thousand. Its a hard job and kind of stressful but the extra cash keeps me motivated.
Post by everafter07 on Jun 24, 2014 10:39:12 GMT -5
Survey Savvy is great (referral link! www.surveysavvy.com/?m=3324885). They have multiple surveys a day that pay from 50 cents to $50, depending. Pinecone Research is good too, if you can find a link.
I've said before, I make about $40 a month from swagbucks. I redeem for amazon gift cards which I use for Christmas. (referral code in siggie!).
I also have a side business as a wedding coordinator. Last year I made several thousand. Its a hard job and kind of stressful but the extra cash keeps me motivated.
I'm curious how you generate so much. I spend 5-10 min a day there (and then stream SBTV on my phone at work) but that only nets me about $15 worth of Amazon GCs per month. How else do you earn them?
I don't anymore, but I used to work as a contractor for two wedding coordination/planning companies. It was long hours on the weekends, but my H worked weekends anyway so it was a good way to make a few grand a year.
I've said before, I make about $40 a month from swagbucks. I redeem for amazon gift cards which I use for Christmas. (referral code in siggie!).
I also have a side business as a wedding coordinator. Last year I made several thousand. Its a hard job and kind of stressful but the extra cash keeps me motivated.
I'm curious how you generate so much. I spend 5-10 min a day there (and then stream SBTV on my phone at work) but that only nets me about $15 worth of Amazon GCs per month. How else do you earn them?
Have you discovered encrave? Its way way better that sbtv. It pays 4sb. However, I mainly get my sbs from the gold surveys and peanut lab surveys. I always get at least $25 a month (5 x 450sb amazon GC) then often a $15 GC also.
The other month, a firm on my floor that does real estate deals needed a notary and they paid me $200 the first go round ($10 per signature). They ask me weekly since then. Sometimes I come into work early and notarize stuff for them bc it’s just such fast easy cash. Yesterday I made $80 in less than 10min! I love it.
Now a few other firms/people on the floor ask me to do this and it's usually $20-$50 for random people every week or so.
Whoa- what?
I am a notary but never thought of this. There are tons of other professional firms in our building- great tip!
I'm a freelance violinist, so get money for playing gigs with various orchestras/groups. Sadly it does require musical ability . But it's a really fun way to take a break from my "real job."
I'm a freelance violinist, so get money for playing gigs with various orchestras/groups. Sadly it does require musical ability . But it's a really fun way to take a break from my "real job."
Brides are always looking for violinists for wedding ceremonies. They normally charge a few hundred for about 2 hours work.
I also work as an election judge, and I do online surveys. Not a ton of money, but I use them to buy things that I otherwise wouldn't spend the money on.
What kind of surveys, if I may ask?
MySurvey, valued opinions, Survey Savvy, Pinecone, and Springboard America. They're usually $1-3 dollars a survey, but sometimes you get one that requires you to keep a diary and those pay $10-20. And you often get free products to try!
I am a notary but never thought of this. There are tons of other professional firms in our building- great tip!
Crazy right? I never advertised or anything but the receptionists knew I was a notary and when tenants would ask for a notary she started calling me to see if I’d do it. Once she knew I was willing, they kept on asking. I’m embarrassed to say how much I’ve made in recent months from this.
H does lawn maintenance type stuff - storm clean-up, brush hogging, tilling, etc. I work as a justice court clerk for two local courts (< 6 hours per week).
ayfkm? What state is this?! Ours is $10 a signature generally. Most of the ppl asking me are billing it directly to the clients so I have no incentive to discount and they don't care either.
OH.
I never charge because $1.50 is soooooooo low.
ETA - and because I'm typically just certifying affidavits, not multi-signature documents.