We’re living in a nation of side-hustlers — have you found yours yet? We’ve put together a list of the five most lucrative ways to rack up the dollars, or to just stay productive on the weekends. Side gigs give you flexibility in your working hours, a cool creative outlet, and great ways to meet new folks. All while making some sweet $$$!

Sell Your Skills

If you know how to code, write a great blog, or even just take pride in a cool and collected telephone manner, signing up to a freelance website could be seriously lucrative. Loads of businesses are outsourcing their web dev, copywriting, sales calls, and design work to freelancers, giving you the opportunity to cash in! Make a profile on PeoplePerHour, Upwork, Freelancer, or any other up-and-coming job match platform to browse a selection of open positions. You’ll find established companies, young start-ups, and even those looking for a hand with their personal projects. Let them know what you can offer!

Get started freelancing today!

Join the Rideshare Revolution

Courtesy of Lyft

After the big Uber press disaster of 2017, Lyft is gaining ground and killing it in the rideshare space: more than 75% of Lyft drivers report an outstanding experience with the platform, compared to around 48% of those using Uber¹. We totally get why when the perks of each player are taken into account. With Lyft, you can get a hefty start-up bonus, great tips, fuel rewards, cell phone discounts, roadside assistance, and even help with your health insurance. Their benefits package sounds better than your regular job, right?!

Sign up with Lyft today to get started!

Get A Little Bit Dramatic

If you loved drama class, kill it in the shower, or control the dance floor, you could be making moolah from your talents. Create a profile on a site like Backstage, NYCastings, Playbill, or Now Casting, with a clear description of your singing, acting, or dancing skills and any previous training or credits (none necessary!). Walk-on parts can start from a minimum of $148 per day, so a few busy weekends could bring in upwards of an extra $1,200 per month! Don’t let your gifts go to waste!

Lights, Camera…Get Started Today!

Streamline Your Stuff

Depop Shop is the new eBay – but much cooler, with fancier stuff on sale and fairer prices for the seller. There are a couple of ways to Depop: if you’ve got a closet to rival a celebrity, you could turn over some extra cash by putting up outfits and shoes you’re not into anymore. If you’re passionate about a cool hobby like vintage cameras or classic comics, you could turn your know-how into cash-cow by hitting up flea markets for your items and flipping them in your shop. Just take out your phone and start snapping – you’ll be raking it in in no time!

Show Off Your City

Courtesy of AirBnB

Making money on Airbnb doesn’t require a spare room anymore. If you know your hometown like the back of your hand, cook an amazing biryani, or love to lead a great local hike, Airbnb Experiences could be the perfect thing for you. Hosts of Airbnb Experiences are passionate locals who make money by guiding, entertaining and teaching visitors. You’ll get to design an Experience based on your expertise or artistry, hosting groups of Airbnb guests anywhere in your city. This is a must-do for creative individuals who want to share their stories!

¹ http://www.npr.org/sections/alltechconsidered/2017/01/21/510479642/survey-finds-lyft-drivers-happier-than-uber-though-pay-has-declined

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