It’s official: 2023 is the year of the side hustle. With economic circumstances being what they are, there’s never been a better time to get yourself a second source of income (assuming you won’t burn yourself out by doing so, of course), and luckily, there are plenty of options available when it comes to side hustles. From teaching all the way through to blogging and other interesting second careers, here are the best side hustles you can pick up in 2023 and beyond.
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Loan provider
Let’s start with an interesting one. If you’ve already got a decent amount of money lying around and you want to stretch it a little further, then you could consider becoming a peer-to-peer lender through online loans. Assuming your clients pay back their loans on time, you’ll earn money through interest, meaning your money is effectively generating more money for you. This is a fairly niche option that’s only really appropriate for those who already have a little cash, but it could work out for you!
Tutor
Tutoring is one of the most common side hustles people pick up, and for good reason. Almost everyone has some kind of teachable skill that’s in demand by students everywhere. Even if you simply teach English as a second language, this is an incredibly popular option for foreign students or those who’ve just moved to an English-speaking country. Think carefully about the skills you have, and ask yourself if they might be in demand with regards to tutoring.
Blogger
If you’ve got an area of expertise in which you consider yourself knowledgeable, then blogging could be a lucrative side hustle for you. Bear in mind that it can be difficult to make money as a professional blogger, so this is definitely a better side hustle than a main source of income. However, if you’re happy to write some blog posts about your chosen field and potentially do it for the love for a little while, then blogging could turn into a nice little earner for you.
Content creator
Whether it’s via YouTube, Twitch, or any number of other platforms, you could become a professional content creator and earn some money that way. Just like blogging, content creation is hard to make money from; only a fraction of people who upload videos on YouTube or stream via Twitch actually become professionals. Still, it is possible, so if you’ve got the charisma, the work ethic, and the passion, then making YouTube content could be for you.
Social media influencer
This side hustle is somewhat related to being a content creator, and shares many of the same characteristics, but it’s a little different in execution. In a way, all social media influencers are content creators and vice versa, but social media influencers usually make Instagram or other visual platforms their home, rather than the video-based landscapes of YouTube and Twitch. If your lifestyle is glamorous and you love to post pictures of yourself living your best life, social media influencer work could be for you.
Petsitter
There are many busy professionals out there who have adorable pets, but who aren’t able to give them the attention they really deserve. Those individuals often seek the services of petsitters, whose job is simply to keep animals company, take them for walks, and look after them while their owners are unable to do so. If you love animals and don’t mind picking up after them, then petsitting could be an excellent course of income for you, and it probably won’t even feel like work!
Babysitter
Similar to petsitting, babysitting is simply the act of looking after children while their parents are away, either at work or at social functions or something similar. Many of the same skills you need for petsitting also apply to babysitting, although naturally, looking after children is a little more complex than, say, looking after a dog or a cat. You’ll need to be patient, tolerant, and full of enthusiasm and love for kids, and you’ll also need a lot of free time in your schedule, just like with petsitting.
Cleaner
Cleaning work can often be done outside of traditional office hours, making it an ideal side hustle if you have a lot of spare time and your main source of income is a part-time desk job. Of course, cleaning is hard work; it’s pretty physically demanding, so if you’re not the kind of person who likes physical activity while they work, then cleaning isn’t for you. However, it’s pretty much always in demand as a job, so you shouldn’t struggle for opportunities if this is the right side hustle for you.
Renting rooms
Do you have a home that has a spare room in it? If so, you may want to consider renting out that spare room to lodgers or other guests. Naturally, you’ll need to be a homeowner, as most landlords don’t allow subletting. You’ll also need to be a patient person, as lodgers may bring their own habits and tendencies with them. With that said, you can, of course, set whatever rules you like for people who stay with you, so if you don’t mind having guests in your house, then renting a room could be a good source of income.
Rideshare driver
You’ve almost certainly heard of companies like Uber or Lyft. These are ridesharing companies, which means they facilitate taxi rides for those who need them. Driving for Uber means you get to set your own hours and earn whenever you want to, and while certain times are more lucrative than others, you don’t have to adhere to that if you don’t want to. There are certain drawbacks to becoming a rideshare driver, of course, but it has its perks as a side hustle as well.