Side Hustles

This topic was created in the Workplace & Career forum by ATGR on Monday, February 12, 2024 and has 33 replies.
Have you got one? What is it?
I thought there was already a thread on this but due to the unique way search works here I can’t find it. 😂
Na but I used to have a side hustle. Once upon a time I used to play my guitar on street corners where passerby's would drop money in my case. I don't know why I stop doing that, in case you ask. Lazy I would guess I don't know.
Posted by Saturn_Returns
I used to sell frequently on eBay, for the last 10-15 years, but have now wound that down. I made a few thousand pounds, over the years.
eBay's currently going through a crisis and sellers are finding it really tough to sell anything now. It's funny but, last year was one of my best years for selling - I sold almost 50 items but, admittedly, shifting them was more of a slog than usual.
I only have one solitary item left to sell (a designer t-shirt) and that's it for me.

eBay is such a big hassle. So many flakes, frauds, false claims, etc.
Posted by Saturn_Returns
Oh, I've also sold dozens of used specialist music CDs on another website. I managed to successfully sell most of them for £20-50 a pop. Most of my customers were from the US.
Sadly, due to recent US legislation and rising postage costs, sales have significantly dropped in the last couple of years. I still have around 15 CDs left to shift but no biggie.

Any specialist fairs where you can sell them in person?
I dabble in Cryoto

Never thought I’d be a gambling woman but I think it’s partly genetic … my red headed Irish Scorpio grandma used to have a flutter on the dogs and horses. My father did too but my cautious Capricorn mother soon put a stop to that after they were wed 😂

What is life without risk? 🙃
@ATGR do yiu have one?
*you
My side hustle is CHRISTMAS

Been decorating/selling christmas trees for like 7 years now.

Last year I had my biggest sale yet, $ 7000!

A celebrity brought my tree and i was shocked. It sold in less than 24 hours after I put it up.

All the money goes to charity but I was able to increase my rates. I arbitrarily raised my prices and had faith.

I do a lot of decorating and gift wrapping with companies.

www.theblackreindeer.com

If anyone is interested and wanna check out my lookbook
One day, I hope to do a Macys Window or Harrods Christmas display

Or even a chain of high end international hotels

Or the Christmas displays you see on Wheel of a fortune or the news/talk shows

Or Blue Ivy bedroom
Posted by Jumpin_Jupiter
Na but I used to have a side hustle. Once upon a time I used to play my guitar on street corners where passerby's would drop money in my case. I don't know why I stop doing that, in case you ask. Lazy I would guess I don't know.
Omg, that’s amazing

You should restart
Posted by MyStarsShine
@ATGR do yiu have one?
Nope, not yet.
Those are good ones @DMV and @Mad2Hatter.
No too lazy to even do my current job. 😹

My side hustle should be a cat sitter which I've been. 😸
I tutor kids after school, grades 4 through possibly second year of college, depending on the subject matter. I also help with college entrance requirements and medical school / nursing entry requirements.

I do it because I enjoy it, but I wouldn't want to teach anymore unless at the University level.

I don't need the money, and as soon as I stop enjoying it, I'll quit.
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Posted by Jumpin_Jupiter
Na but I used to have a side hustle. Once upon a time I used to play my guitar on street corners where passerby's would drop money in my case. I don't know why I stop doing that, in case you ask. Lazy I would guess I don't know.


Omg, that’s amazing
You should restart
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Yeah I have consider getting back to doing that again. Not on a street corner this time but like maybe at a small venue, like say playing live music at a bar. If the money won't be all that good at least the free drinks (free for me) would be just as good. No singing though. Strictly guitar playing. I'm too shy and nervous to sing in front of people.
I fart in bags and sell it as holistic remedies for sinus congestion.
Posted by DMV
My side hustle is CHRISTMAS
Been decorating/selling christmas trees for like 7 years now.
Last year I had my biggest sale yet, $ 7000!
A celebrity brought my tree and i was shocked. It sold in less than 24 hours after I put it up.
All the money goes to charity but I was able to increase my rates. I arbitrarily raised my prices and had faith.
I do a lot of decorating and gift wrapping with companies.
www.theblackreindeer.com
If anyone is interested and wanna check out my lookbook
Legit
The place I used to live I walked around the yard 1 day and found $ 10k worth of saplings of one particular desirable tree just growing naturally, they'd easily have a side hustle selling and cultivating them and others.
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Posted by Jumpin_Jupiter
Na but I used to have a side hustle. Once upon a time I used to play my guitar on street corners where passerby's would drop money in my case. I don't know why I stop doing that, in case you ask. Lazy I would guess I don't know.


Omg, that’s amazing
You should restart
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Yeah I have consider getting back to doing that again. Not on a street corner this time but like maybe at a small venue, like say playing live music at a bar. If the money won't be all that good at least the free drinks (free for me) would be just as good. No singing though. Strictly guitar playing. I'm too shy and nervous to sing in front of people.
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I'm tryna get good enough to do that without looking like a fool. I'm probably a couple years away yet.
Posted by WarAngel79
I tutor kids after school, grades 4 through possibly second year of college, depending on the subject matter. I also help with college entrance requirements and medical school / nursing entry requirements.
I do it because I enjoy it, but I wouldn't want to teach anymore unless at the University level.
I don't need the money, and as soon as I stop enjoying it, I'll quit.
Tutor meeeeeeeee
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Posted by WarAngel79
I tutor kids after school, grades 4 through possibly second year of college, depending on the subject matter. I also help with college entrance requirements and medical school / nursing entry requirements.
I do it because I enjoy it, but I wouldn't want to teach anymore unless at the University level.
I don't need the money, and as soon as I stop enjoying it, I'll quit.


Tutor meeeeeeeee
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What do you need help in?
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Posted by WarAngel79
I tutor kids after school, grades 4 through possibly second year of college, depending on the subject matter. I also help with college entrance requirements and medical school / nursing entry requirements.
I do it because I enjoy it, but I wouldn't want to teach anymore unless at the University level.
I don't need the money, and as soon as I stop enjoying it, I'll quit.


Tutor meeeeeeeee





What do you need help in?
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I don't actually need tutoring per se lol
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Posted by Jumpin_Jupiter
Na but I used to have a side hustle. Once upon a time I used to play my guitar on street corners where passerby's would drop money in my case. I don't know why I stop doing that, in case you ask. Lazy I would guess I don't know.


Omg, that’s amazing
You should restart
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Yeah I have consider getting back to doing that again. Not on a street corner this time but like maybe at a small venue, like say playing live music at a bar. If the money won't be all that good at least the free drinks (free for me) would be just as good. No singing though. Strictly guitar playing. I'm too shy and nervous to sing in front of people.


I'm tryna get good enough to do that without looking like a fool. I'm probably a couple years away yet.
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I don't know how well I'll fare doing that. The only problem with me is I get extremely nervous when surrounded by lots of people. I am very vulnerable to people staring at me performing. Just long as all the attention is not directed at me I'm good. That is why I would love to try my talents at a place where people mixing and mingling and having a good time while I jam for them without staring at me performing. Like just ignore me and enjoy the party.
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Posted by WarAngel79
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Posted by WarAngel79
I tutor kids after school, grades 4 through possibly second year of college, depending on the subject matter. I also help with college entrance requirements and medical school / nursing entry requirements.
I do it because I enjoy it, but I wouldn't want to teach anymore unless at the University level.
I don't need the money, and as soon as I stop enjoying it, I'll quit.


Tutor meeeeeeeee



What do you need help in?
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I don't actually need tutoring per se lol
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It's up to you. I'm always happy to help, where I can. 😊
Posted by IWANTTOWIN
I’m going to sell my art soon but idk if the shit will sell
Someone out there WILL pick up on your wave.
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Posted by Jumpin_Jupiter
Na but I used to have a side hustle. Once upon a time I used to play my guitar on street corners where passerby's would drop money in my case. I don't know why I stop doing that, in case you ask. Lazy I would guess I don't know.


Omg, that’s amazing
You should restart
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Yeah I have consider getting back to doing that again. Not on a street corner this time but like maybe at a small venue, like say playing live music at a bar. If the money won't be all that good at least the free drinks (free for me) would be just as good. No singing though. Strictly guitar playing. I'm too shy and nervous to sing in front of people.
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Have you thought about creating an alter ego?

A personality who isn’t shy or nervous?
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Posted by Jumpin_Jupiter
Na but I used to have a side hustle. Once upon a time I used to play my guitar on street corners where passerby's would drop money in my case. I don't know why I stop doing that, in case you ask. Lazy I would guess I don't know.


Omg, that’s amazing
You should restart
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Yeah I have consider getting back to doing that again. Not on a street corner this time but like maybe at a small venue, like say playing live music at a bar. If the money won't be all that good at least the free drinks (free for me) would be just as good. No singing though. Strictly guitar playing. I'm too shy and nervous to sing in front of people.


Have you thought about creating an alter ego?
A personality who isn’t shy or nervous?
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No I never thought about that. I don't think that's gonna work with me. I suffer from enochlophobia. I simply cannot be around crowds of people. My anxiety will go up the roof. A small handful is ok but when we talking massive amount of people...no! I mean just no. I'm introverted. Not an extroverted bone in my body.
I watched a video of a guy who lives out of his car. He turned the passenger seat into a bed, and lives out of that shit. Every morning he does a bit of insta cart for cash, then goes to the gym to workout and shower. After that he fucks around all day, does more insta cart, then goes to sleep in his car. The whole time he live streams to twitch, and has like 120k followers. Dude is like a millionaire just living the life.

yeah i've got an online store for years now, doing pretty well.

now if only i can find a way to profit from writing mon mothma fanfics 😆😆
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Posted by Jumpin_Jupiter
Na but I used to have a side hustle. Once upon a time I used to play my guitar on street corners where passerby's would drop money in my case. I don't know why I stop doing that, in case you ask. Lazy I would guess I don't know.


Omg, that’s amazing
You should restart
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Yeah I have consider getting back to doing that again. Not on a street corner this time but like maybe at a small venue, like say playing live music at a bar. If the money won't be all that good at least the free drinks (free for me) would be just as good. No singing though. Strictly guitar playing. I'm too shy and nervous to sing in front of people.
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I'm tryna get good enough to do that without looking like a fool. I'm probably a couple years away yet.
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Play for dxp 😁
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Posted by Jumpin_Jupiter
Na but I used to have a side hustle. Once upon a time I used to play my guitar on street corners where passerby's would drop money in my case. I don't know why I stop doing that, in case you ask. Lazy I would guess I don't know.


Omg, that’s amazing
You should restart
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Yeah I have consider getting back to doing that again. Not on a street corner this time but like maybe at a small venue, like say playing live music at a bar. If the money won't be all that good at least the free drinks (free for me) would be just as good. No singing though. Strictly guitar playing. I'm too shy and nervous to sing in front of people.


I'm tryna get good enough to do that without looking like a fool. I'm probably a couple years away yet.
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I don't know how well I'll fare doing that. The only problem with me is I get extremely nervous when surrounded by lots of people. I am very vulnerable to people staring at me performing. Just long as all the attention is not directed at me I'm good. That is why I would love to try my talents at a place where people mixing and mingling and having a good time while I jam for them without staring at me performing. Like just ignore me and enjoy the party.
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Play for dxp. It's essentially recording and no one is physically watching you play. 😁
Posted by ATGR
Have you got one? What is it?
Don't have one, but I suppose I can do people's tax returns as a side hustle. 💵