We live in a world that requires a 24/7 hustle in order to survive. It’s estimated that approximately 13 million American workers have multiple jobs. But not everyone has a career that would be compatible with the restrictive schedule of another traditional job. So how can you earn extra coin without sacrificing the time you spend doing the work you already have?
Here are 5 flexible side gigs that allow you to make more money without taking away time from your primary responsibilities.
- Postmates
Delivering with Postmates, you can earn up to $30 an hour. It also has the least strings attached when it comes to commission. You get to take 100% of your earnings and tips, and you can deposit any money that you make instantly. Postmates also offers a flexible schedule- all you have to do is log in to the app when you’re ready to make deliveries.
- Doordash
Being a delivery driver for Doordash allows you to work at any time of day from any location. You can make anywhere between $15 and $25 an hour depending on the number of delivery gigs that you take on. If you live near several restaurants or drive-throughs, this is an especially convenient way to make some spare cash in your free time.
- Shipt
Becoming a Shipt Shopper is super flexible, and you can earn up to $22 an hour with a completely self-managed schedule. In addition to making money by simply shopping and delivering groceries to clients, you get a free Shipt membership so that you can enjoy the conveniences of having household essentials delivered to your doorstep!
- Etsy
Etsy is the perfect place to sell handmade items. If you have a crafty hobby, you can set up a shop on Etsy to sell your inventory of handmade items. All you pay are listing and processing fees that cost mere cents, as well as a 5% charge for transactions.
- Society6
If you enjoy spending your free time painting or dabbling in graphic design, Society6 is the perfect place for you to make money from your art! Society6 can print your artwork on items mugs, phone cases, comforters, end tables, and many more items. In exchange, the artist receives a 10% commission from sales of these specialty items.
