As the economy continues to struggle, it can be difficult to make ends meet with one regular job. Lately, it has become evident that as the cost of living continues to go up, so does the need to find other avenues of earning supplemental income. Some may find that making money outside of your regular job can be daunting. Luckily, there are many ways to make money on your own time and ambition. Here are some of my favorite side hustles:
1.) Doordash is a great way to make money driving around in your car. You simply drive around and deliver food to people and it's an easy way to make extra cash on the side. Doordash even offers instant pay for those days when you're in desperate need of a little cash.
2.) Instacart is another avenue similar to doordash that pays decent income for the work. You can get started with Instacart by signing up through their website or app and begin to shop and deliver to customers. Shipt is another alternative to Instacart with the same goal of delivering groceries.
3.) Amazon flex is another app that has its users delivering packages from the convenience of their car. All you need is your phone and car to get you on the road and making decent pay. Package loads vary in size and you can leave Amazon’s warehouse with a guaranteed pay of $50-150.
4.) Instead of donating clothes you don't wear anymore try selling your clothes on apps like Poshmark, Depop, or Vinted. These apps will help you sell any unwanted clothing and make some extra cash in the process! Some people go as far as to make their account into a shop and make a full time income. To sell on the platform, you take pictures of the clothing item you wish to sell and post it as a listing for customers to see and potentially purchase the piece.
5.) Apps like bluecrew, instawork, and wonolo are also great ways to pick up shifts and earn money in your spare time. They are similar to a temp agency except you pick out the types of shifts you wish to work. Once you are signed onto the platform depending on your qualifications from previous work experience, shifts will be added onto the app that you are eligible to work for. You simply accept the shifts that work best for you and clock in using the app. Some shifts host sporting events and concerts that are fun to work as a behind the scenes employee.
These apps are all great ways to make instant cash and work on your own time. Many of these platforms offer instant payouts as well. Comment your experience with any of these gigs below and let me know your take on these income streams.