The cost of living nowadays remains high, so much so that a full-time salary no longer is enough for many. Members of the “Buzzfeed Community” who have full-time jobs are getting candid about the side jobs they had to take on.
- "I pet-sit during school holidays and during summer when everyone in my (wealthy) neighborhood is away on some luxury vacation. I double my salary in July and August, and I make nice extras all through the year."
- "I have a side hustle as a travel agent. Last year, I made $35,000 in commissions (pretax) working about 10 hours per week."
- "I bartend at an event space. I make $12 an hour plus tips — fancy clients who host parties with an open bar sometimes tip as much as $200 per bartender. I've finished some four-hour shifts with $250 in tips."
- "I walk dogs and cat-sit on Rover.com. Usually, it's just a few visits or walks a month, so I'll make around $75 a month. But over the December holidays, I made over $500 just from dropping in to feed cats. My wife and I share an account so we can tag team. It's a fun and pretty easy way to make some extra cash."
- "I'm a freelance consultant, but I have occasional days or periods with little work, so I'm on the driver backup list for a car parts firm. They post when work is available, and I'll take it if I'm free that day. It doesn't make bank, but it's the easiest, lowest-stress job I've ever done."
- "Plasma donation, though I guess it’s odd to use the term 'donation,' since you are getting paid for it. It's $50 per donation, and you can donate twice in a seven-day period. Easy $100 for what amounts to, at most, four hours of my time for the week."
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