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I'm trying to explore any "side hustles" or stuff I can do to make money.

Not start a business or have a job.

But other things that can net you some money.

So far, I've only heard of stuff like "doing a survey" or "make a YouTube or TikTok channel" but I'm not sure about the former and the latter is something I don't quite want to commit to or do entirely.

Still looking on my search engine for opportunities.

What can I do exactly? What opportunities are available for me now?

FYI, I'm trying to make sure I can pay for certain medical stuff in Spain when I get there, never mind any essentials I might need.

This is basically for either emergencies or just-in-case type scenarios. I also hope to save up money as well over time.

What can I do? Anything I can start today or this week?

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[-] Ronin_5@lemmygrad.ml 6 points 14 hours ago* (last edited 14 hours ago)

Become a huckster, as Lenin would call it. Import stuff and sell it on Craigslist. Only works if you have starting capital or know some people who travel outside the country a lot to get cheap shipping rates. Also sketchy.

Adjacent to this, you can scrounge junkyards to repair and resell appliances.

Offer services such as childcare, lawn mowing, cleaning, or auto repair. Stuff that working families can need.

In all cases, you do need to do some marketing and market research.

[-] Makan@lemmygrad.ml 4 points 13 hours ago

Yes, a good communications strategy would be essential.

[-] Cletus@lemmygrad.ml 5 points 15 hours ago
[-] Makan@lemmygrad.ml 4 points 13 hours ago
[-] Cletus@lemmygrad.ml 3 points 12 hours ago* (last edited 12 hours ago)

Only half kidding. For many people that's their entire income. Not for everyone tho obviously. Also there are tons of ways that arent illegal. So much shit gets thrown out, on the side of the curb etc. See here https://m.youtube.com/@thubprint/videos

Not particularly glamorous, but probably strangely gratifying. Modern day hunter gatherer or whatever lol.

Scrapping will become widespread in the future, its only a matter of time. Although no one can say when exactly. Similar to post USSR collapse, it'll be widespread. I think it will be best to put ones pride aside and be ahead of the curve.

[-] PoY@lemmygrad.ml 7 points 23 hours ago

simple, you just be a capitalist and with a small $5 million loan from your mom or dad you pull yourself up by your bootstraps and become rich.. its pretty easy and anyone who works hard enough can do it

[-] Makan@lemmygrad.ml 5 points 21 hours ago
[-] reallybigShell@lemmygrad.ml 4 points 23 hours ago

I've downloaded survey apps and done surveys and have actually gotten paid

[-] Makan@lemmygrad.ml 3 points 21 hours ago

REALLY?!

I thought it was always a scam or something

[-] reallybigShell@lemmygrad.ml 3 points 19 hours ago

Yea, it's mostly big companies asking marketing questions on how best to market a product, or something like that, they need accurate data in order to know how best to advertise and what the average customer's preferences are.

[-] Makan@lemmygrad.ml 2 points 19 hours ago

hm interesting

[-] Maeve@lemmygrad.ml 6 points 1 day ago

You could offer "under the table" services and insist on cash-only payments. If elderly or infirm have cars and need to go to appointments, shop for groceries, or other services. You could sit with children or elderly, offer cleaning or cooking services, etc.

Make sure to work for honest, reputable people so you're more likely to actually receive your pay. This may mean more like park or afternoon tea (I know), while being more quiet while offering to wash up after, so you can hear conversations/gossip without asking overt questions.

For example, when I was new in my old neighborhood, I made friends with a local who clearly made no secret of wanting sex, but also didn't try to force anything. I would attend card and dominoes games, barbecues, maybe hit a blunt being passed, but otherwise play on my phone or job search on my laptop, while also listening to what was being said without comment. I also gave him rides for only the cost of gas. I also made sure to be friends with those usually rejected by others. Not too much, but enough, because it was just decency.

[-] Makan@lemmygrad.ml 3 points 21 hours ago

i have considered sex work but i would rather keep my options open for the time being

[-] Maeve@lemmygrad.ml 4 points 19 hours ago

I would probably save that as an emergency plan, but that's just me. If you do, I hope you will do everything you can to be safe. Watch anyone offering to be your "bodyguard" for 60%, and don't accept gifts if they aren't clients. And then make sure you know they can always try to pull the "you owe me" shit. If you do, buy weapons and learn to use them with precision.

[-] Makan@lemmygrad.ml 2 points 19 hours ago

thanks, but if they start favor-gathering, then I will move elsewhere or break whatever relationship I have with such people.

I don't give favor-taxes anymore.

[-] starkillerfish@lemmygrad.ml 6 points 1 day ago

im sure there are support groups in spain if you have a medical need. you could also apply for state assistance.

[-] Makan@lemmygrad.ml 2 points 21 hours ago

still looking for DIY distros

what support groups?

[-] opiumfree@lemmygrad.ml 3 points 1 day ago

a lot but its gonna be dangerous

[-] Makan@lemmygrad.ml 3 points 21 hours ago
[-] ZeroHora@lemmy.ml 6 points 1 day ago

I remember people doing translations/approving translations but now is probably just AI.

[-] Cletus@lemmygrad.ml 3 points 12 hours ago

If you could find some it would probably be for training ai anyhow :/

[-] Makan@lemmygrad.ml 6 points 1 day ago
[-] ghost_of_faso3@lemmygrad.ml -2 points 1 day ago* (last edited 1 day ago)

Depends on where you live really but outside of black market shit you're only really gonna get paid through some sort of labour, be it online or otherwise.

Id also recommend looking at matched betting and bank account swap bonuses.

[-] ComradeSalad@lemmygrad.ml 5 points 1 day ago

For reference, bank account swap bonuses are not legal in the United States, so banks only offer bonuses if you make an account and register a qualifying direct deposit amount within a certain period of time.

[-] ghost_of_faso3@lemmygrad.ml 3 points 1 day ago* (last edited 1 day ago)

so banks only offer bonuses if you make an account and register a qualifying direct deposit amount within a certain period of time.

Thats how it works in the UK also, I got £200 last year for doing this (took around 2k in savings to swap around but it was free)

[-] ComradeSalad@lemmygrad.ml 6 points 1 day ago* (last edited 1 day ago)

No, in the US a direct deposit is a specific way that firms and the government deposit money in your account. Essentially instead of writing you a check your job takes your bank information and directly deposits the money into the account themselves, in effect giving your job permission to “access” your bank account as only account holders or money wires can typically make deposits.

Personal deposits do not count as direct deposits. So moving savings will not earn you the account sign up bonuses in the US.

The rationale is that excluding personal deposits limits money laundering since an individual could move money around to different accounts and earn clean money off of dirty money. However the reality is that individuals with jobs make for better customers then those without, so banks hope to attract said customers.

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