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Hi Taylor
- My hours get cut back in the middle of June and I need to think
of a few ways to make ends meet from then until work picks back up
in September (I'm a teacher's aide). Any ideas?
Hi Eden - The old summer side hustle! Jobs with seasonal downtime
make that part-time work really important, as you're no doubt aware.
Fortunately, there are lots of other industries that pick up at the
right time. Better still, if you can come up with your own industrious
plan, you might be able to carve out some work for yourself that lasts
year-round. Here's a small list of ideas—see if you can make
one of these work for your situation. |
1. Dog
walker and house sitter.
These are the most practical and available. While other people
take their family vacations, those who stay put are needed to
keep animals happy and homes safe. This is one of the jobs that
still thrives on word of mouth and asking around, or you can sign
up for an online company that preapproves and pairs dog walkers
and housesitters with people needing those services.
2. Teach online. I'm sure you've looked at this option since
you already live in this profession, but there are various ways
to approach it. If you can't find work teaching your normal subject,
there are a lot of opportunities to teach English to non-native
speakers. This can work for both people who work in education
and those who just need the side hustle. You can also look into
online tutoring for kids trying to get their grades back on track
over the summer.
3. Sell stuff online and elsewhere. I can't tell you the number
of people I've met in the last couple of years who make most of
their living finding, fixing, and reselling items. You can start
by selling the stuff you already own in a garage sale. If you
don't have the space or enough stuff, list individual items on
Facebook Marketplace or another digital space. Once you get into
a rhythm, you can sell things on behalf of other people and split
the profits. Second-hand commerce is out there waiting for you!
4. Find
short-term gigs. If you're struggling to come up with a job,
get out there and see what jobs already exist. Someone might be
waiting for a person just like you to step in and help out for
a couple of months. A landscaping company, a food truck, a wedding
photographer in need of an assistant-keep looking and keep asking,
and something will likely turn up.
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| Sometimes it
feels like there's no work to be had, but the jobs are always out
there if you know where to look. Get creative, get hustling, and have
a great summer, Eden! |
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