Earning extra money

[Whitepillowcase]

Does anyone earn any extra money alongside their full time jobs/being a mummy, that aren’t pyramid schemes?

With everything that’s going on at the moment it’s made me think about this a lot more and as much as I would like to keep my spare time I’m up for doing a bit extra for a little while.

Not interested in Selling perfume or juice plus etc (no offence to anyone that does), but am interested to hear what others do

 

[Bob's Aunt]

Me too xxx

 

[Italy2]

Me too. A little side income would be so helpful for rainy days.

It seems that Instagram is the easiest way to make money. Look at Mrs hinch for example buy a couple of thousand followers, post average photos and paid £1-5k per post.

 

[SunshineDreamer]

What about some online dictation typing? I’ve never done it but I’m sure someone on here could point you in the direction of a reputable site.

 

[Whitepillowcase]

Me too. A little side income would be so helpful for rainy days.

It seems that Instagram is the easiest way to make money. Look at Mrs hinch for example buy a couple of thousand followers, post average photos and paid £1-5k per post.

I bloody wish I had the confidence to become an influencer and have it all handed to me on a plate. I need to come off Instagram as it’s so frustrating I work hard as it is and shouldn’t really have to get a second income, so to have it shoved in your face daily that they get it handed on a plate is infuriating.

As I said, no offence to anyone that sells juice plus or perfume, but I want something I can do without having to build a team.

I’ve been signing up to survey sites but you get about 50p a survey, if you’re lucky to find a survey that’s suitable to you x

What about some online dictation typing? I’ve never done it but I’m sure someone on here could point you in the direction of a reputable site.

That would be perfect for me if I could do it outside of my working hours!

 

[Italy2]

I bloody wish I had the confidence to become an influencer and have it all handed to me on a plate. I need to come off Instagram as it’s so frustrating I work hard as it is and shouldn’t really have to get a second income, so to have it shoved in your face daily that they get it handed on a plate is infuriating.

As I said, no offence to anyone that sells juice plus or perfume, but I want something I can do without having to build a team.

I’ve been signing up to survey sites but you get about 50p a survey, if you’re lucky to find a survey that’s suitable to you x

I know what you mean and I completely agree with you. Wish I had the confidence to just buy followers and beg brands to collab with me but I like my privacy and wouldn't want to come across as an influencer to my family...

I would love to save up a few grand to put down as a house deposit though.

 

[Whitepillowcase]

I know what you mean and I completely agree with you. Wish I had the confidence to just buy followers and beg brands to collab with me but I like my privacy and wouldn't want to come across as an influencer to my family...

I would love to save up a few grand to put down as a house deposit though.

That’s exactly what I need it for. It’s so hard, and I work so hard which makes it even more frustrating

 

[Italy2]

That’s exactly what I need it for. It’s so hard, and I work so hard which makes it even more frustrating

Yes I have a full-time demanding job and I am saving as much as I can every month but waiting for payday after 4 weeks is such a long time. If I could do something during the week for a few hours and save 5K in few months then that would be a dream come true

 

[Whitepillowcase]

I know what you mean and I completely agree with you. Wish I had the confidence to just buy followers and beg brands to collab with me but I like my privacy and wouldn't want to come across as an influencer to my family...

I would love to save up a few grand to put down as a house deposit though.

I also have more respect for myself than begging. There’s true influencers that work with certain brands and then there’s people that are blatantly begging for freebies and it makes me cringe.

 

[Italy2]

I also have more respect for myself than begging. There’s true influencers that work with certain brands and then there’s people that are blatantly begging for freebies and it makes me cringe.

Yeah I agree. I worked hard at university and in my job for my chosen profession and it's something I want to do long-term. I don't want to give up my stable private sector career to be a sales person. I know it works for young mums and good for them but I don't think it's for me.

 

[Whitepillowcase]

I thought this thread might get shut down as thought they might think I was trying to flog something

So refreshing to hear Others are in the same position

 

[chocolate choux]

Your best bet is to use any skills you already have and try to find part time WFH / freelance jobs based on that. Obviously be aware of scams

Realistically speaking, it’s very hard to earn much money online aside from that. Too many scams and pyramid schemes. Being an influencer requires luck and most seem to already have enough money anyway. Sex work (online) is a possibility if you’re comfortable with that, but even then the market is oversaturated so often there’s not a lot of money in it

The only survey website I have made ‘decent’ money from is prolific academic, and that is consistently about £30/month which obviously isn’t much at all

People who do absolutely everything (surveys, receipt scanning, cashback, free spins, etc) seem to be able to earn an extra couple hundred a month, but honestly there are not enough hours in the day

If you’ve got money to invest, matched betting is considered a relatively safe way of making easy money

 

[Whitepillowcase]

Some ways I have found tonight - feel free to add any suggestions or sites

eBay/Depop
Virtual assistant - still looking into this
Completing surveys - (profilings)
Mystery shopper

Your best bet is to use any skills you already have and try to find part time WFH / freelance jobs based on that. Obviously be aware of scams

Realistically speaking, it’s very hard to earn much money online aside from that. Too many scams and pyramid schemes. Being an influencer requires luck and most seem to already have enough money anyway. Sex work (online) is a possibility if you’re comfortable with that, but even then the market is oversaturated so often there’s not a lot of money in it

The only survey website I have made ‘decent’ money from is prolific academic, and that is consistently about £30/month which obviously isn’t much at all

People who do absolutely everything (surveys, receipt scanning, cashback, free spins, etc) seem to be able to earn an extra couple hundred a month, but honestly there are not enough hours in the day

If you’ve got money to invest, matched betting is considered a relatively safe way of making easy money

Thank you! Prolific is a site I had signed up to but 30 a month won’t get me far. Especially along a full time job.

Do you have any more info on matched betting?

 

[chocolate choux]

Some ways I have found tonight - feel free to add any suggestions or sites

eBay/Depop
Virtual assistant - still looking into this
Completing surveys - (profilings)
Mystery shopper



Thank you! Prolific is a site I had signed up to but 30 a month won’t get me far. Especially along a full time job.

Do you have any more info on matched betting?

You’re best off Googling as I’ve never done it. There are explanations and resources you can use to help you, I believe some are paid for services or they do take a cut of your profits but apparently it’s all legitimate

 

[Whitepillowcase]

You’re best off Googling as I’ve never done it. There are explanations and resources you can use to help you, I believe some are paid for services or they do take a cut of your profits but apparently it’s all legitimate

Thank you!

 

[Callmemaybe]

You could try upcycling
People are always giving away furniture that you could paint/add new handles etc and sell on. If my husband see a something someone has thrown out he always stops and puts it in the car. He does ask first if he can take it. You wouldn't believe some of the stuff people get rid of. Throwaway culture! Push bikes, exercise equipment, fridges and freezers all sorts. He puts them in the garage, tests them, cleans them and then sells them. He comes across something every week almost. If I'm with him I won't let him stop because I'm too embarrassed but he really doesn't care. I'm not sure if he should declare his "extra erenings" or not but he does have a full time job and pays his taxes etc so I don't feel guilty about that part. One man's trash is another man's treasure!

 

[hrh89]

Not sure how much I agree with it but people seem to make entire businesses out of buying charity shop clothes and selling on Depop for massively inflated prices...

I do sell a bit on eBay but nothing to call income. Things that seem to be popular are Etsy stores, jewellery or embroidery, personalised gifting etc so if any of you have those kind of skills try getting creative! People love stuff like that

 

[SunshineDreamer]

That would be perfect for me if I could do it outside of my working hours!

You definitely could. From what I’ve googled you get paid per letter or however many minutes/hours. I’m sure someone on here would know a good company to go with (I’m pretty sure it’s been mentioned before but I can’t remember the names)

 

[JOHN1967]

Some thing ladies could do is sell used underwear. There seems to be a demand for that. I have no idea who buys it but I have heard it is a no risk very profitable business.

Don't think it would work for guys who need extra money.

Having said that, if any lady wants to buy my used underwear just let me know.

 

[Blancmange]

I do matched betting, definitely legit. I use one of the online resources and I've made 3k since March.

I literally fit it round all the other things I have on.. I know others that do more and have made more.

Took me over a year to start because I was so skeptical and it sounded too good to be true, I know nothing about sports or betting but it's honestly been a life saver.