Fun ways to make money

Having a side gig can be fun and interesting, and it shouldn’t feel like having an extra full time job that sucks all of your time and energy.

The flexibility of the gig economy means that you can earn extra cash while doing something more enjoyable than you’re standard nine-to-five. It also gives people the opportunity to test new skills and hobbies they’ve been wanting to try out for years.

Have a read of these three fun ways to make money and get started on that side hustle today.

One: Hang with pets

Pet owners love their pets but many of them can’t be around them 24/7. Whether you’re walking a dog two afternoons a week or pet-sitting for a month, you can make some bonus cash by hanging out with some awesome animals. This is by far one of the most fun ways to make some side cash, but there are some caveats.

Firstly, many people don’t trust unqualified strangers to look after their animals, so it might be a case of needing experience before you can get experience. And secondly, not every job will be the most enjoyable- you might have to look after a sick cat who hates to take their medicine, or walk a Labrador who hates to be on their leash.

Two: Test websites

There comes a time when being fluent in the internet has an advantage, and testing websites is just that. Everyone from experienced companies to start-ups wants to know that their website functions like it’s supposed to, and the best way to test this is from gathering real-life feedback. Being a website tester can include such tasks as testing the usability of a site to making sure page won’t crash when information (or lack thereof) is entered.

You could also be expected to fill out a simple form, or write an essay, or complete an audio log while testing the site. In short, this job can be fun if you like using the internet and you know what can make a great website, but if can also be hard if you have trouble articulating. 

Three: Answer surveys

If you have opinions, we have a side hustle. Answering online surveys is pretty much the oldest way to make money on the internet (porn notwithstanding), and with good reason. Companies used to have to pay a pretty penny to get people to review their products and then answer questions. Nowadays, companies don’t have to pay as much, but they still need their goods and services reviewed. How else are they going to get tag lines such as “9 out of 10 users agree…”? Answering surveys can be pretty time consuming, and thanks to the millions of ready survey-takers, plus many more people giving away their feedback for free (thanks Facebook), this side hustle doesn’t pay an awful lot.

But if you love to give honest feedback, and you don’t care who’s listening, then this will be a fun job for you.

Take your own unique likes and dislikes into consideration before trying any of these ideas; or throw your preconceptions about yourself out the window and try something new! Who knows, you might find a new hobby that you love, that will also help with the bills every months. Let me know if you’re tried any of these and how the process has been for you.

Thanks,

Kathy