5 Part-Time “From Home” Ways to Supplement a Consistent Income
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If you have a regular nine to five job that pays your bills but doesn’t allow for much extra, you might feel like you’re stuck and having trouble getting ahead. Getting promoted or moving to a higher-paying job is easier said than done and usually isn’t the first choice for most people because of the uncertainty.
Maybe you even like your job and don’t really want to go through the process of moving to a new company and possibly having to relocate. Liking where you’re at, even if the money is tight can be a valuable commodity to have in a full-time job.
Even still, you might just need an extra two or three hundred dollars a week to offset some of your expenses or help you save a little bit more money.
The good news is that there are ways to do it that don’t involve going down and getting a job at target. In fact, there are some great options you have if you’re willing to put in a couple solid hours a day from home.
1. Freelance Writing:
Freelance writers are in pretty high demand because of the importance of text-based content on the internet. Craigslist is an excellent place to find paid writing gigs or even part-time editing or writing work. You need to be able to write quality content at a fairly quick pace and if you aren’t comfortable as a writer, than this probably isn’t for you.
Yet if you’re a word-bird and quick on a keyboard, you might want to try your hand at a few of these jobs.
2. Blogging:
Blogging is similar to freelance writing, except that you don’t get paid right away. A successful blog can pay huge dividends in the long term, though it does require a lot of patience and hard work. Most blogs (that are done right) require between one and two years before they can start making any significant income, but it can be done.
If you have the time and a great topic that you think will be helpful to people. Create a free blog with either blogger or wordpress and start posting.
3. Consulting:
If you have an area of expertise that is in high demand, you don’t need to join a company to provide that service. You’ll need to spend some time and money marketing yourself, but as soon as you get a handful of clients, word of mouth and some well-placed business cards will take care of the rest.
4. Call Centers:
Call centers aren’t the first choice for most people, but they do pay up to $10 an hour and if you’re good on the phone and can project a clear speaking voice, this could be a good fit for you, even if you just do it a couple hours a day. Again, the nice thing here is that you can do it from home, so you’ve got nothing to lose.
5. Transcriptions: Medical or Other
These jobs get snagged up pretty quick, but if you keep an eye out or even ask around to local practices you can probably pick this up as a cozy work-from-home gig. You’ll be expected to have solid, basic computer knowledge and good typing skills. Make sure to include related experience and abilities on your resume when you hand it in.
Conclusion
While there’s definitely nothing wrong with going out and getting a part-time job at Starbucks, it’s not the best way to go if you’ve already got a steady nine to five type job.
Since the extra income “would be nice” and isn’t urgent, take your time and find something that you can do from home at your own pace. The reward will be far greater and you’ll be more likely to stick to it because of the added comfort of a home office.
Jenny Willis is a professional blogger that enjoys providing consumers with personal finance advice. She writes for Purechecks.com, a leading check printing company of designer personal and business checks.
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