If you’re an aspiringsomething, it can be hard to practice your true passion in life and maintain a 9-5 job at the same time. Therefore, odd jobs can be the perfect solution to keeping the lights on and chasing your dreams. Thanks to the Internet, a wealth of databases, apps, and services have arisen, helping job seekers find flexible, high-paying odd jobs. Being located in a major city is where the odd jobs pay the most, as professionals in the city are commonly stretched thin in life and willing to pay big bucks for someone to do the simplest of everyday tasks for them. We’ve compiled some of the top paying odd jobs to help you get creative.
Nanny:
If you enjoy the company of kids, nannying for a family can be a rewarding and flexible way to earn some serious cash. Supervising a child is serious, and the pay is commensurate to the level of responsibility. In New York City, it is easy to find nannying gigs that pay around $20. It’s a simple gig: pick up the kids from school, take them out to a recreational activity, help them with their homework. The tricky bit: getting your foot in the door. Families can be reluctant to hire a nanny that does not have prior childcare experience, so you may have to score your first gig through a winning personality or a strong reference. Speak a second language? That can work in your favor, as families may be wanting to immerse their children in a new language or someone who shares their native tongue.
How to snag a job?
If you’re in college check out your campus career site, as families often turn to those to find young, flexible nannies. Also, Craigslist and newspaper classifieds are also great places to check out.
Surveys:
There are a wealth of legitimate paid surveys to complete online. The pay on these surveys can go from $10-$500. It usually depends on how long they run, how in-depth the answers need to be, and whether they are a questionnaire or interview. Sounds simple. The catch? Oftentimes these surveys are looking for very specific focus group subjects, ex: white men under 35 who live in the northeast and shop at Old Navy. So passing the screening process is the only real hard part. There are a number of sites that are constantly running new surveys to check out:
Focus Pointe Global
Pinecone Center
Inbox Dollars
Dog Walker:
Dog walking can pay around $15-$20 an hour. Add in the fact that you can secure multiple dogs to walk at once, and you’re looking at a pretty nice paycheck each week. It may be a simple job, but securing a gig is not. Sometimes dog owners require a lengthy application process, requiring potential walkers to provide up to 3 pet-related references.
Here are some walking services to check out:
Ruffcity.com
Swifto.com
Pawfessionals.com
Delivery:
Have the stamina to bike around town? Thanks to the rise of apps and websites offering high-scale delivery options, the pay and tips associated with delivery has gone up. Postmates, which delivers practically about anything to customers’ front doors, is always hiring. Other high scale deliver providers like Goldbely and TryCaviar offer up high tips with their pricey dishes.
Laundry Care:
This service is definitely the easiest and most convenient on our list. Make money doing other’s people laundry! With Laundry Care, you have the power to select your clients. You pick up their laundry, clean and dry it, and return it to them. The app allows for flexible hours. The only requirements are owning a car, washer and dryer, and completing a phone interview. The service is available in cities across the nation from Milwaukee to Memphis.
LaundryCare.com
So there you go! Now you have multiple options on how to make a nice buck on the side.
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If you're an aspiringsomething, it can be hard to practice your true passion in life and maintain a 9-5 job at the same time. Therefore, odd jobs can be the perfect solution to keeping the lights on and chasing your dreams. Thanks to the Internet, a wealth of databases, apps, and services have arisen, helping job seekers find flexible, high-paying odd jobs. Being located in a major city is where the odd jobs pay the most, as professionals in the city are commonly stretched thin in life and willing to pay big bucks for someone to do the simplest of everyday tasks for them. We've compiled some of the top paying odd jobs to help you get creative.
Nanny:
If you enjoy the company of kids, nannying for a family can be a rewarding and flexible way to earn some serious cash. Supervising a child is serious, and the pay is commensurate to the level of responsibility. In New York City, it is easy to find nannying gigs that pay around $20. It's a simple gig: pick up the kids from school, take them out to a recreational activity, help them with their homework. The tricky bit: getting your foot in the door. Families can be reluctant to hire a nanny that does not have prior childcare experience, so you may have to score your first gig through a winning personality or a strong reference. Speak a second language? That can work in your favor, as families may be wanting to immerse their children in a new language or someone who shares their native tongue.
How to snag a job?
If you're in college check out your campus career site, as families often turn to those to find young, flexible nannies. Also, Craigslist and newspaper classifieds are also great places to check out.
Surveys:
There are a wealth of legitimate paid surveys to complete online. The pay on these surveys can go from $10-$500. It usually depends on how long they run, how in-depth the answers need to be, and whether they are a questionnaire or interview. Sounds simple. The catch? Oftentimes these surveys are looking for very specific focus group subjects, ex: white men under 35 who live in the northeast and shop at Old Navy. So passing the screening process is the only real hard part. There are a number of sites that are constantly running new surveys to check out:
Focus Pointe Global
Pinecone Center
Inbox Dollars
Dog Walker:
Dog walking can pay around $15-$20 an hour. Add in the fact that you can secure multiple dogs to walk at once, and you're looking at a pretty nice paycheck each week. It may be a simple job, but securing a gig is not. Sometimes dog owners require a lengthy application process, requiring potential walkers to provide up to 3 pet-related references.
Here are some walking services to check out:
Ruffcity.com
Swifto.com
Pawfessionals.com
Delivery:
Have the stamina to bike around town? Thanks to the rise of apps and websites offering high-scale delivery options, the pay and tips associated with delivery has gone up. Postmates, which delivers practically about anything to customers' front doors, is always hiring. Other high scale deliver providers like Goldbely and TryCaviar offer up high tips with their pricey dishes.
Laundry Care:
This service is definitely the easiest and most convenient on our list. Make money doing other's people laundry! With Laundry Care, you have the power to select your clients. You pick up their laundry, clean and dry it, and return it to them. The app allows for flexible hours. The only requirements are owning a car, washer and dryer, and completing a phone interview. The service is available in cities across the nation from Milwaukee to Memphis.
LaundryCare.com
So there you go! Now you have multiple options on how to make a nice buck on the side.
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