Are you thinking about taking on a second job?
App-Based Jobs
Thanks to smartphones, app-based gigs have risen in popularity in recent years.
Here is a breakdown of some of the more popular job ideas involving smartphone apps.
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Of course, ride-share driving has to top this list.
Over the last several years, its become one of the most popular ways to earn extra income.
Its not just a trend anymore.
Its a full blown industry with no sign of slowing down.
The average Lyft and Uber driver makes in the neighborhood of $30,000 per year, according to Indeed.
Work days, nights, weekends, odd hours its up to you.
Food delivery services have also exploded in recent years on the heels of ride-share service success.
Delivering during peak hours and being smart about which orders you accept can boost your pay.
On average, taskersearn $48an hour and keep 100% of their earnings and tips.
Check out our overview ofhow to make money on TaskRabbit.
The hours and pay can vary, so ensure these shifts will not interfere with your day job.
That way, you have a better chance to get amore lucrative tipat the bottom of the receipt.
Restaurant serversearn $15 per hour, including tips, according to Zip Recruiter.
You may need some previous experience behind a bar before getting a gig serving cocktails.
Bartenders earn around$16 per hour, including tips, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Wages have gone up as the labor market changed and shifts may fit well with a 9-to-5 job.
These jobs offer the flexibility to do your duties during off hours from the comfort of your home office.
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If you like solitude, transcribing might be the perfect second job for you.
A transcriptionist primarily listens to recordings and converts them into text.
According to Indeed, transcriptionists make, on average, justunder $20 per hour.
Fields include technology, health care and finance.
Customer service jobs require patience, a desire to help people and a propercomputer setup.
Check out the customer service jobs available on The Penny HoarderWork-From-Home Jobs Portalfor more information.
So you have a way with words.
Why not get paid to use them?
you could find freelance work opportunities and get paid to write copy and original creative writing pieces.
Also, stay away from writing for sites and services that pay little per article.
If youre a former teacher looking to make some money from home, you should check outVIPKid,QkidsorItalki.
These companies connect U.S. instructors with students who want to learn English.
The average lesson length is 30 minutes.
Another teaching opportunity available outside the classroom is online tutoring.
Several companies give educators a chance to help students while working from the comfort of home.
Most companies require teachers to have a bachelors degree or be working toward one.
But not all companies, likeTutor.comorYup, require previous teaching experience.
Heres a roundup of work-from-homeonline tutoring companies.
Fitness instructors come in all different types from gym trainers to performance trainers to physique and group instructors.
The average fitness instructor makesaround $45,000 per year, according to Salary.com.
Maybe youre not interested in working in a service-industry gig and want to explore your crafty side.
In addition to Etsy,craft sellerscan open up online stores using Amazon and Shopify.
One of the benefits of selling onAmazonis the sheer number of people who use the site every day.
The downside is that theres increased competition from people selling similar products.
An upside is that sellers have access to features such as Prime and Fulfillment by Amazon.
Find out e-commerce services here.
Will This Gig Interfere With My Day Job?
How Flexible Is Your Schedule?
This means being willing to do yourside gig before or after workor eliminating non-essential activities.
Will You Need Additional Training?
Some jobs may require a specificskill certification.
One way to learn additional skills is by signing up for massive open online courses.
It shows a desire and an understanding of the marketplace, which every employer wants, she says.
Where Do You Want to Work?
So, where do you want to work your second job?
What Are You Looking For in This Job?
Ask yourself what youre trying to get out of your side gig.
Are you trying to find a second job that expands your skills or explores a passion?
How much extra money do you want to make?
Do you needhealth insurancewith your part-time job?
What if you dont know what job is best for you?
This piece of paper can be a reference point to help with your search to find your marketable skill.
Dont forget about transferable skills.
In addition, consult your friends and coworkers to find out what skills they think you excel at.
Their observations may help you figure out which job is best for you.
Are you building an emergency fund?
Paying off credit card debt?
Putting the extra money toward a retirement fund or your childs education?
Having a clear goal or dollar amount youre working toward can make juggling a side hustle worthwhile.
Matt Reinstetle is a former staff writer at The Penny Hoarder.
Senior writer Robert Bruce contributed to this article.
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