EVERY idea possible for side income on computer?

[RunningPrincess89]

Can you tutor? I teach a lot of people how to use excel, for example. You could teach that, art, organization skills? Also writing/copyediting?

It's always hard to get clients at first so I'm not sure if any computer gigs are really that good for cash NOW. Have you tried/been able to access any sort of charity or social service that can help with cash? Is it possible to do anything in person, like cleaning or giving a tour or working at a retail store?

 

[Freida]

I was looking at this site when I thought I was going to have to go back FlexJobs: The Best Remote Jobs, Work from Home Jobs & More
Did a bunch of research on them and they looked legit so might be worth a look?

 

[PTSDisaster]

I started working for a live chat company in europe. It is 100% from home and I am now a teamlead and got promoted to a higher job last week. What languages do you speak?

 

[Nyoom]

depending on what skills you have, you could do some stuff on fiverr. I've not made much on there (about £17 per art piece) because I'm an artist on there and the market is quite saturated, but other skills I am sure you could earn a lot. Maybe worth looking into at least.

 

[Hawkeye]

I know some people sell art commissions through Instagram (using different paying methods). Also medical writers I heard get paid a lot and that one is remote? Hope stuff goes well!

 

[SeekingAfrica]

Hey everyone! reviving this topic because I can really use it. I was scared before, of failure, but I am not anymore.
I really need to figure something out STAT. Nothing compares to the fear of being evicted in a foreign country even if you have friends. (when your closest family is 7h away by bus you can't pay for because you're starving).

There is another community I shared this online and got shredded of how I should do something certain- like Uber eats or sell plasma and relying on things like art comissions is irresponsible. I don't live in the States but in a 'third-world' country. Plasma isn't paid. Blood isn't paid. I don't own car or drivers license. I used to clean apartments but I have sciatica from the combination of that and lockdown in 2020- so still wondering about that. There was chance of cleaning 4h daily in my city- I don't my back can handle that after my depression spell, I barely walked to the store today.
So to quote Station 19, there are no sane options here,

I have a client which as we saw can be great or awful. If all goes well with her I get enough for my landlord and bills. I have mini payment that covers food if I'm scrappy. My bus is now paid til 26th, as well as my phone. I want to try to make 1000$ extra just in case -once upon a time that seemed a big sum but not so much now.

The PLAN:
-100$ from Humanatic and mini gigs
-200$ from art (mini 10$ commissions on reddit, facebook, else?) + etsy store with printable collage sheets, planner printables promoted with blog, youtube, insta, making hand-drawn cards and bookmarks of my city and promoting on local tourist facebook group and my ballet studio(there with ballet theme obviously)
-300$- direct virtual assistant clients (transcription, calendar, blog, newsletter management etc. Possibly paid by hour packages or biweekly, found on Elance, Freelancer, Facebook groups. Hopefully.
-200$ more- not a clue ????

Any ideas more? Additional sites? Opinions on the plan?
To be fair, last time I did an art commission was a year ago, last time I drew few months ago. Trying to sell jewelry and planner keychains on Etsy would have been easier, but I have nothing to invest, that's what it is. Neither have I consistently do all those things while working on my main client work( I can do that 4h/day, last time I needed 10h/day so that I can catch up from my depression breakdown)- so I can spend 4-5 h daily on the above mentioned things.
I know it would be easier if it was only one thing specifically, but none of these is developed so I feel uncertain putting all my eggs in one basket.
I mean maybe I try and I crash grandiously but my client pays me and I'm still fine. Maybe I'm not fine at all, but I have given this everything I've got,
Really, what else is there? I will also dedicate 3 mornings few hours for looking for local non-cleaning jobs that I can get, but I wouldn't expect first pay on time if I do get something- most jobs here pay monthly. And I need to have 1000$ made next month to pay everything before the month ends, If everything in this plans works- I would have made 2000$... so is it really this crazy to try?

 

[tofubreadcoriander]

Can you do art digitally on computer? If so, you might find something on freelancer.com

 

[Friday]

I really need to figure something out STAT.

Freelance articles pay apx $50 each, and I know you can both write and research. Just go to the submissions tab on a paper/periodical/magazine & check their guidelines. City magazines are one of my faves, because they print monthly or biweekly for the most part, and tend to pay more. Meanwhile, I have friends who prefer the dailies & 24/7/365 because they can submit whenever, even though they pay less.

It’s practically impossible to live off, but it’s a great way to pick up a few hundred bucks to cover gaps. Which is what it sounds like you’re looking for.

One of the best parts? Whilst there are deadlines, no one is harassing you to meet them. So it’s in your own time. Similarly? As most time-sensitive news is covered by syndicated columnists, you just ignore those, and can have a stack of prewritten pieces you just have to quick check and submit.



ETA SORRY… Just realised I already posted this. >.<

 

[SeekingAfrica]

Freelance articles pay apx $50 each, and I know you can both write and research.

Not a bad idea. Not in my country so my local language isn't the best... Also I haven't done article writing in forever, hopefully I still remember how to do it.
But it is something I can see if I can find online to bridge the gap in my finances.
I'm so exhausted, I swear.
Mentally.

I just want to see jewelry online like I used to, locally and online, but like an idiot- few years ago I let go of all my supplies. I thought I was done with it.
I can draw, although I have no scanner, but might be able to work with my phone on it.
Thing is I had such a non-stressful if ambitious plan for this month and now so much had changed in so few days. And I have to adapt.
Obviously.
I'm just tired.
I'll return to this thread with fresh eyes.
Hopefully I cope better then.

 

[Tinyflame]

What about teaching small children the basics of ballet as an online class? Much more affordable for parents than the alternative, group membership and you love to dance. And little ones you don't have to worry about your performance? Just a thought. Much easier to do what you love.

 

[SeekingAfrica]

What about teaching small children the basics of ballet as an online class? Much more affordable for parents than the alternative, group membership and you love to dance. And little ones you don't have to worry about your performance? Just a thought. Much easier to do what you love.

Actually a bit gun-shy about the state of my body right now after all that eating of whatever I had, meaning pasta and such. Also still can't get my proper laptop out of the pawn shop so I'm working on one which is managing, but definitely not good for online classes. Not a bad idea for future though.