There’s a good chance that COVID-19 affected your life financially in some way. Some of you have saved a lot of money because you’re not commuting to and from work as much. Others have lost their only source of income. Whatever scenario best describes your financial situation, you’re probably like many of us and looking for a secondary source of income.
The best way to supplement lost income or add on to your current income is by starting a side hustle. If you’d like some ideas of side hustles to start during the pandemic, continue reading our list below.
Teach English virtually
Even if you’re working from home, you’re going to be doing a lot of video calls, so why not maximize that time? There’s a huge demand for English speakers to teach children in other countries how to speak English. Many lessons are only about an hour but, depending on the platform you use, you can make your own schedule. Don’t worry about creating your own lessons—there are plenty of resources online for you to follow.
Delivery services are booming
Though being a delivery person may not seem like a glamorous job, the demand is through the roof right now. The demand is so high for a couple of reasons. First, some people simply don’t want to go out. On the other hand, other people may be at a high risk for catching COVID-19, so it’s in their best interest to stay home. So, why not sign up with Instacart, Grubhub, Uber Eats, or DoorDash? You’ll probably surprise yourself with how much you can make.
Freelance with your creative skills
Of course, maybe you’re stronger in the creative field. We get it—play to your strengths. Sell your skills on a website like Fiverr; there’s a category for practically any skill, including writing, giving advice, and web design. Alternatively, you could take this downtime to build that business you’ve always wanted to start. For instance, when life gets back to normal, people are going to want to host events like weddings. Companies are going to start hiring and need professional headshots for their websites. So, learn how to start a photography business if you have a creative side.
While life seems rough right now, we all want to get back to normal, but we also know that we need to stay healthy. Luckily, in the meantime, there are plenty of side hustles to start during the pandemic. Many of these can help you make some money while you’re waiting for the world to reopen.