All right, Philly.
Youre proving 2018 is going to be a successful year after that big Super Bowl win.
Heck, you even managed to climbgreasedstreet light poles.
Photo courtesy of Airbnb
And you partied outside a Wawa.
But now its time to focus on yourself and your finances.
If youre looking for flexible ways to make money in Philadelphia, weve got you covered.
16 Ways to Make Money in Philadelphia
Perhaps you already work a full-time job.
Or maybe you just want to make some extra money without putting in full-time hours.
Whatever your situation, youre bound to find some income in this list of flexible jobs.
Share Your Space
Have a spare room?
Might as well make a run at earn some money bylisting it on Airbnb.
No Interest Til Almost 2027?
And theres no reason you cant be creative.
Wefound a guy who earns $1,380 a month listinga backyard tent on Airbnb!
A few simple steps can make the difference between a great experience and a less-than-satisfactory one.
(Hosting laws vary from city to city.
hey understand the rules and regulations applicable to your city and listing.)
Demand for ride-sharing has been growing like crazy, and it shows no signs of slowing down.
Wetalked to Paul Pruce, whos been driving full-time withLyftfor over a year.
He earns $750 a week as a driver in Philadelphia.
Best of all, he does it on his own time.
you could work days, nights or weekends its up to you!
Because its easy to switch between apps, Lyft drivers often alsosign up to drive with Uber.
As a partner driver with Uber, youre an independent contractor.
You set your own schedule and drive as much or as little as you want.
Heres a link to apply with Uber.
(Clever, right?)
One Penny Hoardergave the gig a try.
He paid $16 on his visit to a local brewery.
Secret Hopper paid him $20 via PayPal within a few days.
All you have to do is sign up, then itll contact you when youre needed.
Look for online platforms that allow you to list your space.
Craigslist seems to be a popular platform in Philadelphia.
It boasts more than 350 parking and storage listings.
A reserved parking spot on Frankford Avenue is listed for $150 a month.
Not bad for a slab of asphalt, right?
You could even find someunique Craigslist freebiesto resell.
Rather than sitting idly and scrolling through Instagram, why not make some money by taking surveys?
Heck, you’ve got the option to even watch Bravo.
No, you wont get rich quick, but you could stockpile a few dollars here and there.
Plus, its fairly mindless… and theres the couch.
Most surveys pay a buck or two and only take 10 to 15 minutes.
(For example, you’re able to redeem 1,000 points for a $10 PayPal deposit).
Work an (Eagles?!)
Event
If youre looking for a side gig, try finding one through Shiftgig.
Its available in several major U.S. cities including ding, ding!
The online platform works to pair people with work-on-demand opportunities at events and companies.
To get started,apply for an interview through the app.
If you seem like a good match, the Shiftgig team will get in touch.
Sell Your iPhone Photos
If you have a smartphone and a good eye, youre in luck.
Philadelphia is obviously a beautiful city chock-full of landmarks.
Use that to your advantage.
An app calledFoaplets you turn your smartphonephotos into cash.
Pretty cool, right?
Serve as a Mock Juror
Like every other person these days, weve become obsessed with true-crime podcasts.
My Favorite Murder, anyone?
As a mock juror, youll help lawyers prepare for real cases.
you might earn $10 to $60 for about an hour of your time.
From your setup, youll review evidence including documents, videos and photos.
Walk Adorable Pups
Love dogs?
So does everyone else in Philadelphia, it seems.
Find dog-walking gigs through Rover, an online web connection of dog walkers.
(Ahem, also backed by the beautiful Ashton Kutcher.)
When you create a Rover profile, youll gush over how much you love dogs.
Then youll set your availability and rates.
you could commit to a full-time gig or earn a few bucks during your lunch break.
As for income, you’ve got the option to set your own rates.
You might want to start with a lower rate, like $10 per 30-minute walk.
For more information, check outour guide to Rover.
Head over to Craigslist.
(Beware of scams.)
Next, search Pennsylvania Convention Center under gigs.
you’re free to make big bucks by keeping someones house company.
Its called HQ Trivia.
Quiz Daddy Scott Rogowski is the games main host.
He asks 12 questions.
Youve got three multiple-choice options and 10 seconds to answer.
At the time we wrote this, the all-time leader had banked $6,000.
And hey, even Dan Rather is playing and winning.
The HQ Trivia app is available foriOSandAndroid.
Pro tip: Share your personalized referral code with friends and family to get an extra life.
Trust us, youll want it.
Release Your Aggression and Throw Axes
Axe-throwing is a new trend taking over America.
And, no, were not kidding.
Its typically paired with beer and flannel.
Philadelphia has picked up on the fad.
Right now, Urban Axes is looking for axeperts to help lead group events.
Sick of delivering pizza or working in a coffee shop?
Want to throw axes for a living?
the job description reads.
It even encourages those whove never thrown an axe to apply.
Readthe full listing on Urban Axes website.
Break out the Snow Shovel
Its snowing, and youre stuck inside.
But you’re free to make some extra money by downloading an app calledShovler.
It works similarly to Uber but, um, for shoveling snow.
Basically, folks who are in need of a shoveling will post a request.
Whenever you have free time to work, just accept a job.
But big storms bring big profits up to $100 per gig, not including tips.
Not snow bad, right?
Ready to Be Almost as Rich as an Eagles Player?
That likely wont happen any time soon… unless you break into the U.S. Mint.
We dont recommend that.
See Also »How To Make Money(From Anywhere!)
Carson Kohler (@CarsonKohler) is a staff writer at The Penny Hoarder.
Her travel bucket list includes a trip to Philadelphia.
