My aunt was 38 when she became divorced with three teenagers and went to college to become a kindergarten teacher. She had a mortgage to pay on her home also. These side gigs helped her to reach her goals: She sold Avon products, did sewing alterations, Spanish tutoring, and worked part-time in a department store. She turned 80 this month and still lives in her beautiful home that she worked so hard for.
Man that second language is a gold mine. I work for a Kaiser call center and they hire Spanish interpreters and they have a steady job , with benefits and a pension. Get hold of Kaiser somehow.
I have a friend who cleans 10 houses a week for elderly. She charges a 1st time cleaning fee of $300 then $60/week after that. She does 1 in the morning and 1 in the afternoon - 5 days per week. If she has something personal to do, she can easily rework her schedule and/or do things between clients. She will occasionally take on a couple of extra clients, but she has had the same 10 base-line clients for years. She likes to keep it generally to 2-a-day because her clients are elderly and she often will spend some extra time 'visiting' with them.
@@redbird2579 She started with 1 personal family friend then a local Facebook group. Once she had a couple of clients it just spread by word of mouth (what she does actually makes life easier for her clients children and they have friends)A lot of us Gen Xers have Older parents and having someone that we trust come into our parent's home once a week is invaluable!
@@watchmethriving One thing to keep in mind if you do this, consistency is key. With the first cleaning, she basically does a 'floor to ceiling' clean, then on the weekly cleaning she does bathrooms, sweeps & mops/vacuums, some light dusting (she does for example living room 1 week, bedroom another week, kitchen another week, etc. to spread it out) and spends about 2 hours weekly. (she became friends with my mom and sometimes she's there 3-4 hours just drinking coffee and talking for 1-2 of those hours)
Im 63 years old and sell full time on eBay fully supporting myself for the last 12 years… 4 years ago I started a TH-cam channel teaching others what to sell on eBay to make extra income and I now have a second full time income which I put into savings…I say find what you are passionate about and go out and what’s yours! 😁💜 Lavender Clothesline
I was a part of a wrapping station in the mall one year. It was done as a band fundraiser. We had the weekend before Christmas and it was CRAZY. I wrapped a compound bow and created a box for it. I could probably teach a class in wrapping.
My grandmother was an "elderly companion" until she was 91 (when she started to forget things). She loved it and equally loved people's reactions when she said "My job is to take old ladies shopping" when all of them were younger than she was.
If you choose to babysit/childcare, don’t feel obligated to care for children that don’t listen or misbehave. After they pay you, you can politely say to parents, “I am not able to care for children who will not listen and follow your rules.” If the parents want a sitter they will resolve the issue. If not you are better off helping other families out. Do not allow yourself to be mistreated. If parents don’t back you then, it could result in problems for you.
Course! However, many parents do not make an effort to raise their children properly. So a babysitter is not able to raise someone's child within one or two afternoons. My mother has taken care of many children and I know how responsible work is. She herself has said many times that she would prefer to work a few hours at a normal job and return home without stress. Many people think that babysitting is easy money. Unfortunately, this is a big responsibility. If something happens to the child, the parents can take the matter to court and the insurance of the home caregiver would not want to cover anything. The child needs to be watched and kept in front of your eyes all the time. Besides, the kids make a mess and you have to clean up after them.
Yes! I had a side job working for a babysitting company. They asked me how it went after every job because they wanted to make sure we were comfortable with the family, too. And I could always say no to a job.
Yes,I agree but all of above require, good health! A home, WiFi constant and more. But,yes, loved her chat and great ideas. Not quite at this age yet but worried!
going to the doctor with elderly to take notes or advocate for the elderly. I was amazed at how doctors talk to the elderly and do not take them seriously. To have an advocate or someone to make notes at a dr visit for the patients adult children when there is a scheduling conflict is so rewarding and helpful. I have no idea how to charge for this service.
@@sharon-reggiecrawford3806 did you work for yourself, or through a company? What was your take home pay like, if you don't mind me asking? I think that's what most are wondering. Like could this be a side hustle? Or do I need to be under someone?
Hello. I am a foster grandma in the school system. We earn a stipend of $4.00 an hour. This does not count towards any benefits such as food stamps or heating assistance. It is an income based program under the Senior Corps. We read to children, help with other studies such as ABC's. Most Grandmas or Grandpas volunteer in the lower grades. I have been a Grandma for 21 years from 1st grade to 4th grade. Kids are amazing and come out with some funny things. The minimum hours are 15 a week up to the whole school week. You get vacation hours and sick time. We are not expected to go in in bad weather or if under the weather. It is an excellent program both for the children and the volunteers.😊😊😊😊
@@brendalg4 It is considered a stipend to help pay for transportation and other expenses. A stipend is not a pay. No one in their right mind would work for $4.00 an hour. Also
I charge $20 per trip to take elderly people to run errands. Their adult children are extremely grateful and it's good for them to have someone to talk with. Most are to hair appointments or a grocery run. Thy are usually healthy but cannot drive.
I hope the insurance company knows that the vehicle being used for public transportation. And does the state know about it too, since you are transporting individuals in your vehicle, you need to upgrade your license.
Please check local laws, had an officer in my state in no uncertain terms if you so much as accept a dollar and an accident happens if your insurance knows they won't pay because they consider you a "paid" driver. I stupidity gave a person a ride a couple weekend to where we worked and only got a bit of gas money, never again. The officer wasn't kidding 😮.
I’ve side hustled before it was called it , I sold Avon , babysat kids, did Calligraphy ( this was way b4 computers) I made dried flower crafts , I owned a flower shop , I did gardening , watched properties for folks away , I cleaned houses , RVs , travel trailers , windows , and dog sat , phew ! Several of those things at the same time … my whole career was self employed, I once flew with an elderly lady cross country cause her family needed to have her near them , .. I got paid to fly first class, I got money for gas and to leave my car at the airport , a day in a place I’d never seen , money for good meals , and more $ , I’d do that again and again
I’m a licensed professional massage therapist. I HATE washing the sheets I use for massages. For this gig you must be able to fold the sheets so they’re perfect. When you see flyers up for massage, reiki or other somatic practitioners contact them directly. You can even contact yoga instructors & get referrals. If a practitioner doesn’t use sheets, ask them for referrals to MTs that do. You may even be able to trade with the MT. Imagine getting massages for laundering sheets?.
@@saraconklinfrozenpennies I do too. When I was in an urban area my apartment didn’t have a dryer, so on top of taking my laundry to the laundromat, I had to take the sheets. To do this gig you must use unscented detergent. 2 reasons: 1) People come in with allergies. 2) The scent competes with aromatherapy. I like the unscented heavy duty Tide. No fabric softener. Bleach accordingly.
This freaks me out because home laundering of sheets does not use the same processes as commercial laundry so the germ kill rate isn't as thorough. Hospital and commercial laundries use extremely high temperatures and special detergents.
@@happycook6737 There is NO blood involved. It’s not a hospital. Nothing hazardous. An acupuncturist will be putting needles into a hazard bin. There may possibly be blood. Very very rare. You bleach the sheets. A MT hands them to you in a new clean bag. Feel free to wear gloves & put them in a bag you bring. Use gloves to put the sheets in the wash. Use unscented detergent & bleach. If any of this feels uncomfortable it’s not the right thing for you or the MT.
Since we live in a lawsuit happy society we have to consider having insurance for side gigs. If your making food that people consume, they can probably sue you for an allergic reaction. Same goes for bath and body products you make. I make candles and soap and just bought an insurance policy to protect myself. You never know how someone will react when faced with a tragedy.
Absolutely. The soap making business has lots of very strict health and safety laws and licence etc around it. Many of these jobs have to be registered and insured and DBS police checks ( for looking after kids) and tons of red legal tape or you could be in huge trouble. Also, you could be sued. Dogwalkers don’t just set up saying ‘I’ll walk you dog’. Nope, there are licences and insurance and ££ to set up as a business, many very costly.
Retired bored paramedic here: I’m now a part-time substitute para educator. I select the shifts I want through an online app. 1/2 days - full days - work a few days, take a week off - very flexible. You will often be working with difficult children. I love it!
Besides the idea for organizing, 2 additional tips are: 1) help people pack up their stuff for moving/downsizing 2) help people *unpack* after a move, and if possible, hang up their decorative things on the walls of their new home
YOU are a God send! I am newly widowed and 55 years old in a small town, now. I'm slowly trying to work on puling myself out of my depression. I already had a business, which I had put on the back burner for 6 months, now. I've been actually looking to participate in the seasonal street fairs in my community and now have built up enough courage and a little energy to start my book last night Thank you for the links to boost whatever confidence I am on, now.🙏💖
I am a retired flight attendant using my language skills working as a medical interpreter over the phone. I do not have to spend money in gas or working clothes and I choose my hours. Beside it is wonderful for my brain!,,,
You are a flight attendant and you KNOW that there is very HIGH demand for lost luggage service. You can be your own independent contractor to a air line companies. You have a car, van and phone. Just pick up lost luggage at the airport to deliver to customers in your area, Yes you will be driving all around your area and the service is very very lucrative, you set your price! $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$
My daughter’s first piano teacher traded lessons for dinners. She had five stay at home moms she traded with and we all just doubled our family dinners on our day. It was perfect!
I'm about to retire. I'm 73 and everyone expects me to stay home and rest. What am I resting for? I'm thinking about the gardening idea, maybe go to a shelter and read to the animals who are waiting for their forever home. OR read to people who are infirm. You've really given me some ideas. THANK YOU for the ideas
I'm not retired, but I used to read to animals at a local shelter. They kept a running list of animals that needed readers (usually nervous or timid animals) and I would go in and read for a few hours each week. The great thing is that they don't care what you're reading! I would read everything from romance to non-fiction to how-to books when I was doing some DIY. It's all about the tone and not the content. 😂
@risa4781 hi, no its volunteers where I am. But in the TX summers, being able to read to animals in the AC is a highly sought after volunteer assignment!
My neighbor was doing a lot of side /under the table jobs and driving folks around, doing taxes, clothes alterations and generally hustling @ 70. Then she had a stroke last fall . We don't know yet if she will ever drive again. 🏜
My side hustle is trimming nails for dogs. I go to the owners' homes. If you are good with dogs, all you need is a good nail trimmer and dremel for filing after clipping nails. Occasionally dogs will need to be muzzled. This saves tons of time for the owners from having to make an appt with a groomer or vet, then run into town. The dogs nails are trimmed every 4 to 6 weeks. Get them on a regular schedule. Some dogs hate riding in cars or get car sick, so the owners put off the nail trims a lot longer than they should. Many customers work from home and can have you come in anytime during the day. I usually start about 11 am. I try to schedule customers that live closer together so I'm not running all over the place. There are approx. 33,000 people in just my zip code. If I get just 1% of those dogs to do, that's 330 dogs. About 12 a day for 26 days a month @ $15 a dog. That's $190 a day. $4940 a month. I'm not making that right now since I just started a month ago. I'm making about $600 mo. All from advertising on FB.
My great aunt went through a divorce right after she got out of the air force, 2 children, no help @ 40 yrs old. She went back to school, became a lawyer (a good lawyer) she practiced into her 80s, she retired a yr before the cancer diagnosis, she was amazingly tough, but kind, even through cancer. Miss her!
Thank you for sharing all these wonderful ideas. I had to subscribe. I just got over 3 years of fighting Cancer and with GOD"S miracle, very close to remission. I just am slowly regaining my strength and physical energy. I used to do 3 jobs and bounce off walls to the last 3 years almost entirely bedridden and could barley keep my one job even though I worked for 2 years 2 jobs. So the last year was really challenging for me. Luckily, I get my life back and am on the mend. And this is year 50 of my life. I lost my mom last year, still healing from grief too. Life has not been a walk in the park, friends. But I am blessed to find your channel.
Praying for you dear friend! Hopefully you have turned the corner, and things have turned around and are looking up. God bless you and keep you and prosper you abundantly in Jesus Name!
I opened a little self serve farm stand 2 summers ago. I sell extra produce from my garden, extra eggs from my chickens, and cuttings from my house plants. It's not a huge income, but it pays for chicken feed, and Christmas supplies.
@@sherriianiro747 that's a shame. No reason for it, either. I live in a rural community and these types of stands are quite common. Lots of small farms, and hobby farmers.
We have a wood stand.i had my husband build us a small stand from refurbished barn materials and it’s really cute. We cut dead trees down from our property and bundle them up for nearby campers. Our family of 4 do it all. Our season is mainly Memorial thru Labor Day. We have to prepare in advance and have a stockpile because weekends like 4th of July we have to reload several times. We make quite a bit of money. It’s on the honor system but we haven’t had too many people steal our wood. I’d love to add more products like flower starts or cut flowers, or anything else I can come up with.
I teach second grade. Most schools are desperate for substitutes. Not just teacher, aides, bus drivers, custodians ect. They usually pay between 100-$200 per day. You decide when you want to work. They call you a day or two before ( or sometimes you go online and pick which job you want to do). That’s my plan when I retire from teaching next year!
I interview next week for a job with my current employer which pays $10K more than I’m earning. The job involves use of Microsoft Excel, which I taught myself by watching free TH-cam videos.
GREAT and excellent video!! During the COVID lockdown me and my daughter we did instacart our target was $150 everyday because she already signed her lease and moved to UMD before the lockdown, and the school said she cannot move back that was what we did to pay for the renting and everything. Those side hustles goes a long way to GOD be the GLORY she is now in medicine school.
Id like to take a moment to thank you profusely for not pitching any MLMs in this video. I dont know how you ended up in my algorithm but i am so happy you did! Im 51, retired and can definitely use some added income. I hope your New Year is fabulous and i look forward to watching more of your content 😊
What a great list. I will be 81 next month and in great health. My budget is a little strained right now since everything is going up in the next year. I like to attend live concerts and shows that will not fit in my budget anymore. I just started a part time job at Tim Hortons (a fast food coffee and bakery). I can request the hours that I am able to work and the number of days a week. It’s busy and the time goes fast. I liked your idea of hemming and small alterations. I’m a long time sewist and quilter but folks aren’t willing to pay much for quilted items. I’m 4’11” so have a lot of experience hemming. 😂
@barbarahall6368 I have a friend who's close to your age and she works seasonally at the music venue near where she lives. She keeps watch in the ladies room - keeping things tidy and picked up. Maybe you have something like that near where you live!
If you can stand for periods of time, see if you can be an usher for a concert venue. It was volunteer work and a free concert for me when I wasn't assisting others.
A lady I used to work with makes more money sewing and making memory quilts and bears then she did working 60+ hours a week. She is always very busy around our area. Especially Christmas, Prom and wedding season
@barbarahall, if you can demonstrate good sewing skills, perhaps you could get on an “overhire” list at your local community theatre, university theatre, opera houses, etc. This is where a traveling national show might come into perform but has damaged a costume that needs repair or hires local performers for ensemble parts and needs alteration or just doesn’t have enough help to get all the costumes done for a play. These place hire out that work and the venues keep lists of who is available and what they can do. They also live volunteers and will trade free tickets for costume help .
2 days a week/ 8 hrs a day I do Hospice care. For $1,000 Cash Monthly. Really love it! Truly enjoy adding to the quality of other peoples lives, the elderly being cared for and the family/ staff that get to take time off.
@Nicole-zv7ee Home Health Agencies is a start. Some people hire directly through Facebook and other sites. They do usally look for experience and do their own background checks. There are all kinds of diifferent levels of care, some you don't much at all. Others require a lot of care...
My husband and I were doing Uber Eats for extra cash, it was fun and paid pretty well. You get what you put into it. First week made 260 second 426. After that our goal was to hit 150/week which was very doable and less stressful than previous 2 weeks.
Did instacart. And it was good at first when you are new but then they give the better paying jobs to the newbies. After car expenses pay is poor and if you have someone who tips well instacart pays you very minimally.
We are a 6 figure income couple and had very little saved and not much cash lying around the preverbal". '...don't have $500 for an emergency" that was us. The big thing was debt all kinds of it, cars mortgage (although our home isn't a high price one), student loans for our kids, and of course credit cards. One day we just got sick of being broke and went total scorched earth and became frugal overnight. Paid it all off, it took almost 5 years but now we have no debt and this year our savings rate is 50% on basically the same income that had us perpetually broke. So for us it is mainly staying out of debt and watching our spending, at first it was a real effort to save in our HISA and 401Ks but now it's actually fun watching our money grow. No car or vacation or neighborhood is worth being broke or financially unstable.
I have a dog loving friend that used to make custom dog attire for little dogs. She was a good sewer; she would start in September and do Halloween and Christmas or Chanuka attire. Each item was unique and she would have a little label with the dogs name on each piece. You would be surprised how many customers she had. At one point she was doing them for rabits and ferrets too! She stopped last year because of bad arthritis but did it for over a decade and had a great run.
Great video. One point I'd mention with the food related income options is PLEASE do research your cottage food industry laws in your state. They can vary widely.
Any ideas for people with disabilities- I've limited mobility and use oxygen - wrote a book but sales didn't even come near the cost of editing/ formatting it
I have watched a lot of these side hustle videos, and I have to comment on yours… It is so very well put together and anybody can find some thing on your list! You are absolutely right you don’t need any money to start and anyone definitely has one of these skills. Thank you so much for your well thought out video and perfect presentation! 😊
You might not need any money to start, but if something should happen there will be lawsuits. Folk need to get a reality check here. Investigate what you want to do and make sure you have covered all the bases for your own safety and the safety of others. Licenses and insurance is your top priority.
The $300 for first time cleaning sounds like a great idea but not every area in the USA would pay that. I lived in the miami area and did cleaning and i was a very thorough cleaner. Everyone i cleaned for praised me for being so thorough and never wanted me to leave. But one thing kept happening, most would employ me for five hours, $10 per hour but the house was so filty that it would take me eight hours, cause they had cats and dogs with all that hair everywhere and they would not give me a penny more, just praise. Sometimes you have to keep it cause work is hard to get, i know i was being abused but i had bills to pay😢 and couldn't leave. The elderly houses were the filtiest and the bathrooms and kitchen were out of this world, sometimes pets poop in different areas of the house and i have to clean it and wash pets bedding. Nobody knows what we have to go through when we clean people's houses. It's not easy, believe it or not
That's awful and really odd because there are so many youtube channels of people in the u.s. who own cleaning companies and they charge between $60 to $75 per hour with a 4 hour minimum!!
You should have charged more for your services and extra for houses with pet filth. There are customers that will pay what you require. Learn how to get your worth.
I do some cleaning for my Mom. I noticed as she ages that the cleanliness factor was exponentially going downhill. The elderly generally do need more help because of health issues and progressive disability. They need help and compassion, not judgement. Maybe plan on taking a little longer and of course charging for it.
You need to raise your prices & set boundaries. If you know the job will take you longer than the 5 hours, let them know & then they can decide if they want to pay you for more or let them know you will get done what you can in that time, but you won’t be able to do it all. You are worth more. Value yourself! I know it’s hard. I also struggle with asking for my value 😊
Most people I know who do cleaning Have a list of basic things they will cover in a set amount of time. Such as I will vacuum and sweep all floors, clean the bathroom, tidy and dust surfaces. If somebody wants a deep cleaning they charge more and again set time limits.
I found cat sitting. Sometimes i stay overnight, most often i drop in to care for them. After 3 years i now make almost 2000 per month. Im a cat lover so its lots of fun for me
My brother has a great dog sitter when he is away from home. She stays at his home and cares for his three dogs. I met her recently and she said she has 25 clients. She does so well that it's her only job.
@@DebraCole-dr5fy Actually, those services are often less available in rural communities, so it may be a wonderful convenience for people in your area who are going on vacation, want the animals and plants in their home cared for while they are out of town, and don't want to board their pets in a kennel environment.
I met a gal who had a great job, and could mostly name her own hours. She did minor repairs and painting for almost exclusively elderly ladies. She did such things as change washers on leaky taps, change lightbulbs on ceiling fixtures and clean the fixtures, etc. They like her because they were much more comfortable with a woman in the house than a man. She was bonded. She got lots of work by word of mouth. This was about 25 yrs ago, and I believe she was making about $40/hr. I no longer live in that area, so I can't comment on what she's doing now. Also, if you're into baking, consider making pet treats. With a dehydrator, you can also dry treats for dogs. (When I lived in Europe, they sold bags of dried liver for training treats. Dogs would go crazy for them!) I make homemade food for my pets, and that also may be a viable option.
This was a really great and comprehensive list. As a Mom with a 33 y.o. daughter with the dual diagnosis of Down Syndrome and Autism, I really appreciated you including developmentally disabled adults in your care suggestions.
I love that you mentioned new ideas that I haven't thought of instead of the "take surveys" or "play games" that so many people keep repeating. Thank you!
I work 15-20 hours a week tutoring students after school. I have more work than I can handle. After the pandemic so many students are in need of extra assistance. I do have a background in teaching - so I charge $60 per hour. Many of my peers do not have a teaching background. If you know a foreign language, super skilled in mathematics or just have a love of literature/history and would like to share your knowledge - I would encourage you to pursue.
I am a retired teacher. Prior to pandemic subbed couple days a week. Now at age 75…tutor online..money is good. Paid weekly! Online tutoring is excellent.
This is a phenomenal site. God blessed me by being asked to teach online two 2nd graders who live two time zones away. I love it; the money is consistent and I can’t beat the commute. I’ve shared this with my daughter who is well below 50 but I believe will be helpful to her and her friends. Thank you for all the ideas.
Hi Thanks for the great video. As someone who sews, I can tell you that people do not want to pay for handmade products; they complain about the cost and comment how they can get it "cheaper" in a department store(I won't name which store).
I sew too. I was thinking that might be the case when she was talking about it. Alterations might be a better bet. But I've only done them for friends and am a little leery of branching out.
Home made crafts take time and money start up hence costs more. I make one off crochet items. None are the say. It's your time and outlay they need to look at.
I’m 56, no where near retired, but I clean houses with my son during the week (he’s 19) and on weekends sit (“sit” is loosely translated here 😂) with the elderly. I do work with a caregiver company. These companies don’t pay much but, if you’re retired or just need extra income, it’s a very rewarding job.
Can you give some more detail about your caregiver work? Do you have to be licensed in a particular position or is it visiting doing light housework type of stuff?
@@SaltyCookie967 It depends upon your state as to licensure or certification. A quick Google search “requirements for elderly caregiver in (whatever state you’re in)” in Alabama, you do not have to be licensed or certified. If you’re going to work privately, it’s good to have recent drug test and background check in hand. Most sitter care companies require them, if you choose to work for them.
Such a wonderful video❤. I know of a lot of Desi women over 50 , who are good cooks. My friends who are extremely busy in their jobs hire these ladies to come once or twice a week, to cook. These ladies charge by the hour, the ingredients are provided by my friends. They go to people's homes, cook for the whole week, whatever they are asked to, then put them in boxes, neatly label them and store them in fridge/ freezer. It's a win win situation.. people get to eat healthy, home cooked meals with ingredients they bought themselves in their own homes.. And these ladies make good money.
Hi there! This is right up my alley as I have a meal prep business and live to cook for others. Would you be able to tell me how your friend found her clients?
Great list! Thank you! I would advise being wary of selling used books on Amazon. I tried it a few years ago, and it did not go well. I'm not saying you *can't* make money at it, but it is really tough. The problem is that *ordinary* used books are very cheap on Amazon, so you can't make a profit unless you do a lot of volume (i.e., shipping 100 or several hundred books *per day*). In particular, I'd steer clear of paperback fiction. You can probably make good money selling *collectible* books, but you have to become qualified to do that, and Amazon's rules are pretty strict. I think certain categories of nonfiction are worth a try. For example, when I was selling, a few of the books I sold were craft books. Those tended to sell quickly for good prices.
Sara, thank you, what a great, comprehensive list! When my now adult daughters were little kids, and I was an only parent, as well as at other times, in total, I've done 17 of these! You're an inspiration!
I can’t believe I’m 60 soon and haven’t tried but one of these ideas! Thanks for the time you spent compiling this list. You have the heart of a teacher 🙂
I'm not able to work full-time and don't like cleaning homes, but I LOVE cleaning offices. I work for a great small janitorial company and when my brain is behaving I'll contact the office and pick up extra hours.
Just a thought-you may want to go out on your own to clean offices. I think you would make a lot more money. The janatorial company is taking quite a chunk, I'm sure. Good luck!!
I used to clean banks.I love doing it.I had to quit when i injured my shoulder hefting extra heavy trash into very tall dumpsters.If I had to do it over,I would have brought a short stool to help.The irony is that my mom was a bank vice president-and I was a bank janitor!!!!
That’s what I was thinking at #1. People always suggest a gazillion side hustles but most of them require marketing skills. Which I do have. But I’m already exhausted from my online business. lol! I’d rather a side hustle that doesn’t require me to sell anything.
This is so well presented and so brilliant! You are presenting ideas that don't have a lot of up front costs. Most people have these tools and items on hand, plus experience! Very well done and I will heed your advice! (I was a successful restaurant/chef owner for over 40 years) Looking for a side hustle to survive the economic nightmare that we are currently experiencing...You Rock! Thank you!
You're absolutely right, you've remind me of what someone once said "The mind is the man, the poor is in it and the rich is it too". This sentence is the secret of most successful investors. I once attended similar and ever since then been waxing strong financially, and i most tell you the truth..investment is the key that can secure your family future.
I urge everyone to start somewhere now no matter how small, this is literally the time for that, forget material things, don't get tempted,i became more better the moment i realized this.
@@jessicasaunder6965 yeah investment is the key to sustaining your financial longevity but venturing into any legitimate Investment without a proper guidance of an expert can lead to a great loss too
This was great! I would not have a problem answering the questions you put forth. I begin receiving SSI early in January. Diagnosed with lupus at 50. I pushed and pushed even after losing the ability to walk during Covid for a month causing me to end up in the emergency room twice. Unfortunately, blacked out last 2022 only to wake to right ankle, twisted, dislocated and broke my ankle. Surgery and recovery finally drove the message into my head. Stop! I’m beyond ready at 62 with Lupus, fibromyalgia, inflammatory arthritis, colon issue, asthma, seizures and constant nerve pain. I would hope can get through an interview. Thanks, so helpful.
Apply to your local board of elections to be a poll worker either for early voting and/or just on Election Day. Training is provided and duties include greeting, check-in, issuing ballots, help desk, etc. You get to meet a lot of folks while providing an invaluable service for our democratic process. It’s typically a twice a year event and many retired folks work the elections for extra spending money. In my area the pay is $16/hr.
In Cuyahoga County in Ohio, 2 hours setup the night before, from 5:30 am to 8:30 pm on Voting Day. Long day, but for my county, we make around $250 total.@@anncolburn3722
I used to be a pet sitter in Hawaii. I was busy!!!! I walked Jim Nabors dog, Buck. I loved walking dogs up mountains in Oahu. My pet sitting business book is called The ABC's of Pet Sitting. Its a popular book. I made a career out of pet sitting 😊
There was a lady in this area who would come prune people's roses and also teach people how to prune thier own roses at the same time if they wished. She demanded cash up front. Per community posts, she offered general gardening advice as she worked, upon arrangement would prune other shrubs, and the home owner took care of the prunings. For her rose cutting price ($20/ hour at the time) she would walk home owners around thier yard to discuss what was planted and what would work in terms of plants and the owner's labor and aestjetic expectations.
Wow I really appreciate your ideas because a lot of them are things I hadn't really never considered! I'm 63 years old and on disability with no savings and the inflation going on is becoming very difficult to keep my house running and to pay for necessities. Thank you so much and I really am going to look into a couple of your ideas.😊
I’d like to add something: Years ago we rented out a room in our home, another time we rented out the basement, for income. We only posted our ad with the local chiropractic college. That way, we knew we would only be considering medical students as possible renters. If you are in any med school, all you do is eat, study and go to class. It was an excellent experience for us. We created a make-shift kitchenette downstairs with a small fridge, micro, and a hot plate. If they needed to use the oven they occasionally came up stairs to use ours. You can do anything for awhile. It’s not forever and it really helped is financially.
I am 45 and disabled, but a few of these really sparked my interest. Maybe I can make enough to hire the services I can't do lol. This is a great list of side hustles! Thank you so much for the info!! ❤
@@Take_a_breath208of course you are supposed to report it, that’s the law. It’s a felony if you get caught not reporting. I think you are allowed to make a certain amount each month before it affects your benefits. Ask your social security worker or at the office as to the rules and who to report your income to. If not reporting, it’s recommended (not by me :)) to collect cash only and don’t use any money app because cash money isn’t as easy to track. If you put it in the bank there is a paper trail, same with the apps like venmo and PayPal. If you work for a company who pays you and takes out taxes know it will be shared with SSA. So better report that. So if you don’t report your income better make sure it’s in cash money and kept out of your bank account and not reported by an employer. I don’t recommend not reporting but if you do it’s better know the potential consequences.
@@Take_a_breath208Social Security Disability: The first $85 you keep, then they take 50% of everything else out of your check two months later. (At least that's one Disability. There's another where you can earn much more. Call your local Soc Sec office.) Also watch out for low-income caps on government programs like housing and "food stamps."
@ItsMyLifeDaralynnAttorneys cost $. Local welfare offices and Social Security offices may be better. But 🤔 an attorney would give you confidentiality...
@@Take_a_breath208I’m not so concerned about making a small amount of money in cash, if, however, your customers keep track and file a 1099 tax form, then you’d better be prepared to file and owe taxes. Also, if this is the case then you should have already contacted SSA because they require that you report to them. There are certain limits on how many hours and how much money you’re allowed to work and earn. If you go over the limits even a little bit, SSA will dock your disability check. Or SSA may even decide that you don’t qualify for SSA benefits anymore because you’ve demonstrated that you can work and support yourself. Once you turn 65 you can earn as much as you want.
Sewing is a skill. Measuring is math, and knowing the difference in European and US variants is not an overnight training. Please don't underestimate this skill. Beautiful works and ideas are made with sewing skills.
Sewing is a challenge! Fabric moves and stretches.Patterns are for 3 dimensional figures or projects.I make things and find that,even with careful planning,there is always something that goes awry.Anyone that can make things without a bunch of mistakes in them has my hat off!!!
Absolutely. A beginner will think sewing napkins isn't worth it because it takes so long. As a long time small batch contract seamstress, I can make 12 an hour on a sewing machine and many more than that with a serger. I know that because I just finished an order for 180.
She wasn’t recommending sewing to people that don’t know how to sew. She did mention hemming and simple sewing tasks with strait lines for people that can do that much. In no way did she minimize sewing skills or say that everyone can sew. Listen more carefully before being offended or commenting.
I sold plasma off and on for the last 13 years, I started when I was unemployed at 50, I continued in order to pay my aging pets' medical bills. Also, not to have to work so much overtime in a really exhausting job. Some companies are much more professional than others, some pay much more than others. Some have an age limit of 65. It has been overall a good experience and very helpful financially, but also has helped me monitor my health and learn about the impact of nutrition and hydration on my body. Sometimes I received better exam there than at my doctor's office. The most important think is to drink plenty of water everyday. You can donate up to twice a week but I think once a week or once every two weeks is much less taxing on the body. The beds are very comfortable and you can be on your mobile device all the time watching videos etc.
I have had a cleaning business since 1973...I would do the cleaning full time and part time when I had a "real" job. Cleaning is a very hard job, I put it right up there with waitressing. It was one job that I knew would always be there no matter where I lived. I am down to 3 places these days, besides my own. After doing this off and on for 51 years, I have decided at the end of the year I will be ending my cleaning business. I just wanted to let people know that it is good money but it will take a toll on your body. You had some really good ideas and I plan on trying a couple of them.
Our City Community Center {which has Senior activities during weekdays) has all kinds of classes you can pay 'drop in' fees of only $2.00/time. They have a knitting class. You might look there.
Also gardening if you are an out doorsy type, or cleaning out the shed sweeping the yard, fence/ staining , ironing , diy, helping people to fill out forms, reading to the elderly, as some have impaired vision, house sitting, I know a retired doctor who does that all the time. I semi retired from my cleaning job a year ago and have been selling stuff online ever since, it’s going really well!
I have a girlfriend at work who makes salads & side dishes for people & shes super busy during the holidays! We love that shes dependable & saves us money doing the smaller things so all we have left is the ham or turkey to throw in the oven!
Could you elaborate on her service a little more ? Do you give her a recipe or she does her own ? Do you buy the ingredients or does she ? Your dishes or aluminum pans ? Made in your home or hers/ do they deliver or you pick up ? How does she charge ? Thank you if you have time to respond ! Blessings and Merry Christmas
My daughter does in home pet sitting. She stays at their home takes care of the pets and the family also supplies her with food she needs for the week and pays her for taking care of the animals and watching tv. I love this list of things some of them I've never thought of.
I strongly support offering gardening services. 👍Many Landscaping Companies cannot be bothered with small tasks. And if all one's gardening knowledge lives in a fantasy world.... then a Landscape Company can come in later. About a quarter of my business comes from repairing Landscapes/gardens after people tried to save money by hiring someone who has no idea what they are doing.❤
You know it's great to sit around and think of a bunch of ideas. I think we all do that. The problem isn't finding what you like to do and what you can do the problem is finding a way to make money at it. It's only a side hustle if you can figure out the marketing!
Thank you for providing such useful information. I've had numerous side hustles over the last 20 years. I knew once I retired my income would be tight without a side gig. I sell online, mystery shop and a few other things. You are so right about support services are needed for our elderly population. Just this morning our 90 year old neighbor called to see if she could get a ride to the market.
Check your state for Cottage laws! You CANNOT sell food that has meat, dairy or seafood. Get licensed for any food sales, the risk of making someone sick (or worse) and being sued would ruin you and your business. Same goes for childcare get licensed and insured. The list you gave is great BUT lets remind everyone several of them cost up front or takes a % of what you make. Farmers Markets and holiday bazaars will charge a space (where I live its expensive) Etsy and those like it also cost.
I work PT at a grocery store deli. I work 12-16 hours early shift making salads & sandwiches. I work with 3 other retired women. The store loves us because we are dependable & know how to make delicious food. My mom did this too when she retired from a bank. My sister did this as her career at a local University. So, it's not just fast food or grocery stores. All the local schools need cooks! I also dog sit for friends.
Thank you for all that info. Also some people don't look at job postings under cook. It's not always cooking. Some is prepping the cold side of the food which could be slicing or chopping vegies. There is always something the cook doesn't have time to do and that job is sometimes more flexible. I once found a prep job for $21 an hour at a sea food restaurant that opened late. They needed people to have all the vegies chopped ready for cooking. The hours were early, good pay, weekends since the prep person can have all the prep done before the weekend. As a teen I used to work at a fried chicken fast food restaurant and the manager always hired a prep lady or man that would make the Cole slaw, and other sides. That person would leave early and everyone was so thankful since not everyone likes to chop vegies. Hospitals, behavioral health institutes where patients stay over night also hire prep help. A cook to prep the cold side. For hospitals and behavioral health, and other places will also have you open cans and prep simple desserts like canned peaches in cups, salads, what ever the cook makes for dessert you put them in cups. Sometimes you do this with music on, they may ask you to help clean a section of the kitchen, but everyone has a section to clean.
Did I miss it? Substitute teaching is another option. You don’t need a degree and you can pick and choose the days you work. Most school districts pay up to $130.00 a day. Or you can choose to just do half day of substituting.
Love all your ideas! I am a baker, sewist, taught cake decorating classes, and do some craft fairs. I think my favorite one that you mentioned was baking pies for the holidays and posting on FB. I did cakes for years and do not want to venture down that path again. But pies and cookies sound great. Thank you for your wonderful suggestions. 💜
I really love your content and energy!!! 40 year old mom of two, laid off looking for anything I can do to fit my schedule, but I love how you said to at least enjoy it so you don’t get burned out. I love working with children. Thank you 🙏🏾! SUBSCRIBED
Love this! Being over 50 often means you could well be an empty nester so can make your home work for. 🤑When I had a 3 bed house with a large garden and grown up kids gone I put the house to work. Home dog board, students, Airbnb, park in my drive, hired out tools and garden equipment on Fat Llama. in some countries travelling nurses, doctors and teachers is a good option as well as lecturers if near a large university or college. 💰
The after-school childcare really works for me and my family. It's a few hours maximum a day, which means you might be able to do another side hustle alongside. I am allowed to have up to 8 school-aged children where I live, and it is great if you like the outdoors because you can take them to playgrounds.
@tjones5399 no, not in the US. Yes, I can keep them at home, but I prefer to be outside as much as possible, so we stay out at the school playground. Two other people do it, and the kids have more friends that way. They totally need to run and play. I also get fresh air and conversation with adults. There's probably information online for Texas. In my province, I do not have to be licensed. People get licensed for daycare government subsidies. It didn't seem worth it to me. There are already people ready to pay. I can still give them tax receipts, too. Anyway, the information is out there. Keep in mind that if you have school-aged children, you have to count those as part of your group. You would have to get police checks and get your first aid courses.
I’m 52 and started my travel business helping other travel agents 4 years ago. I’ve created a steady income and now getting ready for retirement. I still will look to doing other things that you’ve listed once I finally retire.
My grandma did elder respite. As a senior herself, she loved it and so did her clients. Paid to have coffee with friends. I may look into that. But books…. I have two pages of books on KDP. I have several low content books but also a book on dog breeding (which you can make money with but high dedication) Dog Breeding for Beginners and a memoir under a pen name that took me 15 painful years to write (Love You to Pieces by Regina Evanston) as well as a couple others. I don’t make squat after all that work and investment in covers, etc.
I am 60 years old ,I have started a business building cupboards .I have no problem making the stuff, but I need to learn where advertise them and how to sell them quicker, I have many return customers, so I know people like them .
@annaartesana2622 Facebook is the worst place to advertise. Etsy puts my cupboards on there and It get hundreds of views but I have never had a customer from Facebook. I sell on Ebay and Etsy but it's too slow.
@annaartesana2622 Thanks but Etsy and I put all my items on Facebook. I get thousands of views but I don't think any sales have come through Facebook. My customers seem to have increased recently and many more sales ,also previous customers text me with orders. I think I will make it ,finally. 😀
I 100%!!!! agree with the cooking side hustle, if someone could PLEASE make me 5 healthy meals a week (for 1 adult and 1 child, who will just about eat as much as me) I would love it! I hate cooking so much (occasionally I like making a few select dishes, but that could be reserved for weekend) I hate cooking, but love eating healthy!!! 💖💖
I cook in my 2 crock pots or 2 insta pots. Double batch and freeze. I also cook rice in a rice cooker portion and freeze. Same with pasta. It makes cooking so incredibly easy and is almost like having your own chef.
Dog services in my country at least are CRYING for walkers and petsitters, etc. Ideally you have a vehicle and daytime availability but honestly the need is so great, I am sure you could get a client or two in your own neighborhood, and for older folks who dont want to wrangle huge dogs with behaviour issues, there are lots of elderly little dogs who need a visit or a place to board for a few nights. My mom isnt comfortable with big, energetic dogs so boards elderly dogs here and there as a side hustle, and its a perfect fit!
@sweetbeep Canada. Much like most of these, network the heck out of it. Just mention it to everyone. I did join a professional team who has already established website, but I and my mom (who joined in!) get lots of clients from just word of mouth. Research what the local pros charge to decide your price (they may have shot up in the last year so you may not know). Getting insurance and a pet first aid course would be helpful and look good for you. (And are safer for you if anything happens.) Pet first aid can be done cheaply remote, but some of the slightly more pricy courses are actually much better quality of learning, while still being reasonable cost. There is a big need for petsitting in people's homes because covid puppies have rarely been away from home. So if that's an option, then you can make a lot of money. But walking, boarding with you, visiting (let out to pee, play, and meal)... pretty much any service you can think of will have a market.
@@coyoteinthepool wow ok thanks. Like pet sitting is for about a week? I'm surprised they would let a stranger live in their house for a week. Covid puppies? I don't understand...why can't they leave?
@sweetbeep The petsitting varies between 3 days to a month, while the family is away. Yep. People seem to trust the house/petsitters just fine. Dogs who grew up with their owners by their side 24/7, not visiting anyone, and barely meeting other dogs may have a higher incidence of separation anxiety, reactivity towards other dogs, and there were fewer reasons to train them to be comfortable crated. This makes a busy, crowded kennel environment really hard on them, or the owners just prefer to not take the risk.
I have sewn since I was 9 years old now 65 and retired .I make pillow cases / decor pillow covers/ napkins sets, mostly one of a kind .Baby sets. Bridal his and hers bracelet sets stainless steel and natural bead I make alot but I am not getting alot of sales my items are unique with alot of handwork applied to them .I don't know what to do.
I hope this helps. I've made things and placed them in a pretty basket or beautiful box. Then I go throughout my town telling them, while handing out business cards, that I'm letting people know of my new business. From there I usually get questions about my products and most of the time I get sales on the spot. Some may not agree with my approach, but I also do go into businesses that state no soliciting. But I keep it friendly and professional with my approach, which I believe has helped me gain customers and ongoing relationships. I hope that gives you some ideas
Thank you so much for this information!! I was stuck in trying to determine what I could do to make a little extra income and from this video, I found at least three things I could do and would be right in my element!! I really appreciate this so much!!!
Very inspirational. I just got started by making a list of all the things I know how to do. I'm sure there's a money maker somewhere on that list. Best wishes to all.
I cat sit for people who travel. I have a full time job at an office so when I have multiple cats to take care of, I wake up a bit earlier, make a round and feed them all then after work I go and spend an hour or so with each cat make sure they get a little love ❤ and of course some food. I make $600 to $1000 a week just from pet sitting. I invest what I make from pet sitting on land that I use for horse boarding and on other properties in and out of the U.S. I'm 50 and have been doing this for over 13 years. I've been single those exact 13 years and this is why I have the time for all I do. My adult daughters think I do it because I need to make ends meet but they don't know that in reality I will be leaving them with a fairly decent stash when I'm gone.
I will be retiring in June, turning 60. Im still very energetic but our government says people must retire at 60 and forces companies to expire people at 60. So happy to come accross ur video. Will try some of the ideas as I am senior manager currently and ive never done any of the side hustles due to time constraints. Now i think i will have plenty of time in my hands and would love to make good use of it. You mentioned you will leave some links at the bottom of the video. I cant see them. Please can you share the links . Thank you so much
Love this!! I can do a lot of these things. Time can be an issue but it’s nice to know I’ll always be able to support myself. I love to teach & I’m crafty so I can see myself doing something with these skills when I retire.
Great post to get the side hustle going! (Hey, my babysitting days started at .50 cents per hour and $1.00 after midnight in 1971. I had steady work 4 nights every week in Jr High & HS. I would have to work 12 hrs, to buy one top for $6 at the “Golden Hanger.” LOL My first job at Sears in high school ended at $2.45 hr after 2 yrs of work in 1977.) Wow! You were doing great at over $3 per hour! You’re a young’n. 😂
My aunt was 38 when she became divorced with three teenagers and went to college to become a kindergarten teacher. She had a mortgage to pay on her home also. These side gigs helped her to reach her goals:
She sold Avon products, did sewing alterations, Spanish tutoring, and worked part-time in a department store. She turned 80 this month and still lives in her beautiful home that she worked so hard for.
How inspiring!
What an inspiring story for women approaching 40 or who are over 40.
Man that second language is a gold mine. I work for a Kaiser call center and they hire Spanish interpreters and they have a steady job , with benefits and a pension. Get hold of Kaiser somehow.
Reading this gave me goosebumps. Pls send a hug to your aunt.
Huge respect.
I have a friend who cleans 10 houses a week for elderly. She charges a 1st time cleaning fee of $300 then $60/week after that. She does 1 in the morning and 1 in the afternoon - 5 days per week. If she has something personal to do, she can easily rework her schedule and/or do things between clients. She will occasionally take on a couple of extra clients, but she has had the same 10 base-line clients for years. She likes to keep it generally to 2-a-day because her clients are elderly and she often will spend some extra time 'visiting' with them.
How did she find her clients?
Love this!
@@redbird2579 She started with 1 personal family friend then a local Facebook group. Once she had a couple of clients it just spread by word of mouth (what she does actually makes life easier for her clients children and they have friends)A lot of us Gen Xers have Older parents and having someone that we trust come into our parent's home once a week is invaluable!
That's perfect! a win win for her and for her clients. A clean home is a much safer home and helps keep them in their own home longer.
@@watchmethriving One thing to keep in mind if you do this, consistency is key. With the first cleaning, she basically does a 'floor to ceiling' clean, then on the weekly cleaning she does bathrooms, sweeps & mops/vacuums, some light dusting (she does for example living room 1 week, bedroom another week, kitchen another week, etc. to spread it out) and spends about 2 hours weekly. (she became friends with my mom and sometimes she's there 3-4 hours just drinking coffee and talking for 1-2 of those hours)
Im 63 years old and sell full time on eBay fully supporting myself for the last 12 years… 4 years ago I started a TH-cam channel teaching others what to sell on eBay to make extra income and I now have a second full time income which I put into savings…I say find what you are passionate about and go out and what’s yours! 😁💜 Lavender Clothesline
Oh my gosh, hey Karen❤
Do I need to take a class for ebay?
I'd love to be into your what you are doing.
@@euly2899me too
@@brendatomlinson Is that where they are hiding 😂
A few to add;
1. power washing patios
2. Christmas shopping and wrapping
3. Christmas decorating
Thanks for the tips! I might just need a part 2 for this video!
Excellent ideas !!
I was a part of a wrapping station in the mall one year. It was done as a band fundraiser. We had the weekend before Christmas and it was CRAZY. I wrapped a compound bow and created a box for it. I could probably teach a class in wrapping.
Maybe ANY holiday decorations? Idk but Halloween near me starts going up in September and people really have fun with it. Maybe an untapped market?
Brilliant!
My grandmother was an "elderly companion" until she was 91 (when she started to forget things). She loved it and equally loved people's reactions when she said "My job is to take old ladies shopping" when all of them were younger than she was.
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How do you find those opportunities?
@@MFV77 Search for local services. Type in "senior companion" and your zip code. The local paper might have them under their job listings too.
That's adorable! Bahaha!
Lol! I love that!
Do you like:
1 teaching a class/craft..
2 character acting...
3 gardening...
4 sewing...
5 cooking...
6 cleaning...
7 caring for children...
8 pet sitting...
9 baking...
10 doing laundry...
11 altering clothing...
12 selling crafts...
13 guiding tourists...
14 special events work...
15 selling books...
16 running erands....
17 teaching English..
18 assisting virtual...
19 book-keeping....
20 selling plasma?
21 instacart?
22 organizing...
23 elder helping/ talking...
24 special needs....
25 traditional cookies...
26 writing a book...
27 hosting a student..
, and have you the skill?
I'm not sure if this was a question or if you were just repeating everything I said. Can I help with something?
These are pretty basic jobs. If you can’t find a niche in one of these then…🤷🏾♀️
thank you for this very useful, time saving comment.
Thank you! ❤
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If you choose to babysit/childcare, don’t feel obligated to care for children that don’t listen or misbehave. After they pay you, you can politely say to parents, “I am not able to care for children who will not listen and follow your rules.” If the parents want a sitter they will resolve the issue. If not you are better off helping other families out. Do not allow yourself to be mistreated. If parents don’t back you then, it could result in problems for you.
This. Absolutley love this comment. its not worth the money to care for naughty children.
Course! However, many parents do not make an effort to raise their children properly. So a babysitter is not able to raise someone's child within one or two afternoons. My mother has taken care of many children and I know how responsible work is. She herself has said many times that she would prefer to work a few hours at a normal job and return home without stress. Many people think that babysitting is easy money. Unfortunately, this is a big responsibility. If something happens to the child, the parents can take the matter to court and the insurance of the home caregiver would not want to cover anything. The child needs to be watched and kept in front of your eyes all the time. Besides, the kids make a mess and you have to clean up after them.
Yes! I had a side job working for a babysitting company. They asked me how it went after every job because they wanted to make sure we were comfortable with the family, too. And I could always say no to a job.
Same goes for pet sitting, ugh!
One word, "contract". Include everything you want, need in there
It is refreshing to come across a video that isn't full of scam side hustles.
Yes,I agree but all of above require, good health! A home, WiFi constant and more. But,yes, loved her chat and great ideas. Not quite at this age yet but worried!
My company is hiring employees for writing jobs. The pay is good for an entry level worker. If you're interested let me know on my v logs. .
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going to the doctor with elderly to take notes or advocate for the elderly. I was amazed at how doctors talk to the elderly and do not take them seriously. To have an advocate or someone to make notes at a dr visit for the patients adult children when there is a scheduling conflict is so rewarding and helpful. I have no idea how to charge for this service.
I'd love to hear ideas for pricing on this!
You’re a concierge service, so you can charge a flat fee or by the hour. Continual Blessings!
How do you get the clients, that need errands ran, or companionship, or taken to their appointments?
I did this for a while as a personal care assistant. I would sometimes just sit with a person or run errands for them or whatever.
@@sharon-reggiecrawford3806 did you work for yourself, or through a company? What was your take home pay like, if you don't mind me asking? I think that's what most are wondering.
Like could this be a side hustle? Or do I need to be under someone?
Hello. I am a foster grandma in the school system. We earn a stipend of $4.00 an hour. This does not count towards any benefits such as food stamps or heating assistance. It is an income based program under the Senior Corps. We read to children, help with other studies such as ABC's. Most Grandmas or Grandpas volunteer in the lower grades. I have been a Grandma for 21 years from 1st grade to 4th grade. Kids are amazing and come out with some funny things. The minimum hours are 15 a week up to the whole school week. You get vacation hours and sick time. We are not expected to go in in bad weather or if under the weather. It is an excellent program both for the children and the volunteers.😊😊😊😊
I like you. :)
You aren't volunteering if you get paid.
@@brendalg4 It is considered a stipend to help pay for transportation and other expenses. A stipend is not a pay. No one in their right mind would work for $4.00 an hour. Also
@@brendalg4no its not a pay as income
Where are you? Idk of anything like that in Connecticut, I'd love to do that.
I charge $20 per trip to take elderly people to run errands. Their adult children are extremely grateful and it's good for them to have someone to talk with. Most are to hair appointments or a grocery run. Thy are usually healthy but cannot drive.
How do you find your clientele? Or how do they find you?
$20 for roundtrip, time and gas? That’s very reasonable. Uber would be 2-3 times that price, right?
@@anncolburn3722 : Yes, but it all depends on where you live, $20 a Trip sounds like a Rural charge.
I hope the insurance company knows that the vehicle being used for public transportation. And does the state know about it too, since you are transporting individuals in your vehicle, you need to upgrade your license.
Please check local laws, had an officer in my state in no uncertain terms if you so much as accept a dollar and an accident happens if your insurance knows they won't pay because they consider you a "paid" driver. I stupidity gave a person a ride a couple weekend to where we worked and only got a bit of gas money, never again. The officer wasn't kidding 😮.
I’ve side hustled before it was called it , I sold Avon , babysat kids, did Calligraphy ( this was way b4 computers) I made dried flower crafts , I owned a flower shop , I did gardening , watched properties for folks away , I cleaned houses , RVs , travel trailers , windows , and dog sat , phew ! Several of those things at the same time … my whole career was self employed, I once flew with an elderly lady cross country cause her family needed to have her near them , .. I got paid to fly first class, I got money for gas and to leave my car at the airport , a day in a place I’d never seen , money for good meals , and more $ , I’d do that again and again
Amazing 🤩
me too, for like 45 years. always looking for a side income.
Look at your entrepreneurial spirit! I love it 💕
Look at your entrepreneurial spirit! I love it 💕
Look at your entrepreneurial spirit! I love it 💕
I’m a licensed professional massage therapist. I HATE washing the sheets I use for massages. For this gig you must be able to fold the sheets so they’re perfect. When you see flyers up for massage, reiki or other somatic practitioners contact them directly. You can even contact yoga instructors & get referrals. If a practitioner doesn’t use sheets, ask them for referrals to MTs that do. You may even be able to trade with the MT. Imagine getting massages for laundering sheets?.
Love this!!
@@saraconklinfrozenpennies I do too. When I was in an urban area my apartment didn’t have a dryer, so on top of taking my laundry to the laundromat, I had to take the sheets. To do this gig you must use unscented detergent. 2 reasons: 1) People come in with allergies. 2) The scent competes with aromatherapy. I like the unscented heavy duty Tide. No fabric softener. Bleach accordingly.
I love this idea! I would totally do this for a massage I need desperately!
This freaks me out because home laundering of sheets does not use the same processes as commercial laundry so the germ kill rate isn't as thorough. Hospital and commercial laundries use extremely high temperatures and special detergents.
@@happycook6737 There is NO blood involved. It’s not a hospital. Nothing hazardous. An acupuncturist will be putting needles into a hazard bin. There may possibly be blood. Very very rare. You bleach the sheets. A MT hands them to you in a new clean bag. Feel free to wear gloves & put them in a bag you bring. Use gloves to put the sheets in the wash. Use unscented detergent & bleach. If any of this feels uncomfortable it’s not the right thing for you or the MT.
Since we live in a lawsuit happy society we have to consider having insurance for side gigs. If your making food that people consume, they can probably sue you for an allergic reaction. Same goes for bath and body products you make. I make candles and soap and just bought an insurance policy to protect myself. You never know how someone will react when faced with a tragedy.
Excellent point and true.
Is it expensive?
Excellent idea. Better safe than sorry.
@@roxannerodriguez7075 That depends on your coverage.
Absolutely. The soap making business has lots of very strict health and safety laws and licence etc around it. Many of these jobs have to be registered and insured and DBS police checks ( for looking after kids) and tons of red legal tape or you could be in huge trouble. Also, you could be sued. Dogwalkers don’t just set up saying ‘I’ll walk you dog’. Nope, there are licences and insurance and ££ to set up as a business, many very costly.
Retired bored paramedic here: I’m now a part-time substitute para educator. I select the shifts I want through an online app. 1/2 days - full days - work a few days, take a week off - very flexible. You will often be working with difficult children. I love it!
Can I ask the app?
@@sweetbeep frontline insights platform is the name, but I think you have to employed by the school district to use it.
@@PamH1955 ..oh I saw thanks!
Besides the idea for organizing, 2 additional tips are:
1) help people pack up their stuff for moving/downsizing
2) help people *unpack* after a move, and if possible, hang up their decorative things on the walls of their new home
Love this! Great ideas!
These are good.
Isn't this something people, called friends, used to do?
@@ksgraham3477 when? People are working and not around to help. Plus so many people have ailments themselves, they are physically limited.
@@ksgraham3477those people are working long hours now or working 2 jobs to afford life.
We need to start hiring each other instead of corps.
Yes, corps always want their significant cut of your earnings and that makes the rates even higher.
This!
Totally Agree
No one stopping anyone.
YES!!!!
YOU are a God send! I am newly widowed and 55 years old in a small town, now. I'm slowly trying to work on puling myself out of my depression. I already had a business, which I had put on the back burner for 6 months, now. I've been actually looking to participate in the seasonal street fairs in my community and now have built up enough courage and a little energy to start my book last night Thank you for the links to boost whatever confidence I am on, now.🙏💖
Best of luck and many blessings as you start to get back into the world. praying your screen name soon won't fit you in anymore
My company is hiring employees for writing jobs. If you're interested let me know on my v logs.
@@CleaningHealthI'm interested
I am a retired flight attendant using my language skills working as a medical interpreter over the phone. I do not have to spend money in gas or working clothes and I choose my hours. Beside it is wonderful for my brain!,,,
Pleaseee more info if possible
How does that work?
You are a flight attendant and you KNOW that there is very HIGH demand for lost luggage service. You can be your own independent contractor to a air line companies. You have a car, van and phone. Just pick up lost luggage at the airport to deliver to customers in your area, Yes you will be driving all around your area and the service is very very lucrative, you set your price! $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$
Please provide information for which "interpreter company" you are currently working for. Thanks.
@@lizeliafigueroa637 Interpretia. I live in Lima, Perú.
My daughter’s first piano teacher traded lessons for dinners. She had five stay at home moms she traded with and we all just doubled our family dinners on our day. It was perfect!
I'm about to retire. I'm 73 and everyone expects me to stay home and rest. What am I resting for? I'm thinking about the gardening idea, maybe go to a shelter and read to the animals who are waiting for their forever home. OR read to people who are infirm. You've really given me some ideas. THANK YOU for the ideas
I'm not retired, but I used to read to animals at a local shelter. They kept a running list of animals that needed readers (usually nervous or timid animals) and I would go in and read for a few hours each week. The great thing is that they don't care what you're reading! I would read everything from romance to non-fiction to how-to books when I was doing some DIY. It's all about the tone and not the content. 😂
I’ve never heard of reading to animals before. @@tguest490
@tguest490 would they pay the readers, or is it volunteer only?
@risa4781 hi, no its volunteers where I am. But in the TX summers, being able to read to animals in the AC is a highly sought after volunteer assignment!
how can i go about that
Things I used to do for my family for free, I do for 20.00 an hour now. Things are tight as a 70 year old on SSI.
I agree, SSI in Alabama keeps you out of a Home! Not that I'm not Thankful for the SSI Payment,it just doesn't pay any Rent & Is like to buy a House.
My neighbor was doing a lot of side /under the table jobs and driving folks around, doing taxes, clothes alterations and generally hustling @ 70. Then she had a stroke last fall . We don't know yet if she will ever drive again. 🏜
I know that’s right ❤😎
@@DianeScotts
So very sorry. I pray she recovers well & soon. I also hope she receives some help such as what she did. ❤🙏🤗
Like what?
My side hustle is trimming nails for dogs. I go to the owners' homes. If you are good with dogs, all you need is a good nail trimmer and dremel for filing after clipping nails. Occasionally dogs will need to be muzzled. This saves tons of time for the owners from having to make an appt with a groomer or vet, then run into town. The dogs nails are trimmed every 4 to 6 weeks. Get them on a regular schedule. Some dogs hate riding in cars or get car sick, so the owners put off the nail trims a lot longer than they should. Many customers work from home and can have you come in anytime during the day. I usually start about 11 am. I try to schedule customers that live closer together so I'm not running all over the place. There are approx. 33,000 people in just my zip code. If I get just 1% of those dogs to do, that's 330 dogs. About 12 a day for 26 days a month @ $15 a dog. That's $190 a day. $4940 a month. I'm not making that right now since I just started a month ago. I'm making about $600 mo. All from advertising on FB.
Check you out! That's a great idea and might work in my growing city! Thanks! 😊
That’s brilliant. Definitely something I’d pay for.
DingDingDing! I desperately need this service for my own dog and cats. This is a good one🫡
I’d use this service!
You Go! That's fantastic to hear. I wish you abundant success.😊
My great aunt went through a divorce right after she got out of the air force, 2 children, no help @ 40 yrs old. She went back to school, became a lawyer (a good lawyer) she practiced into her 80s, she retired a yr before the cancer diagnosis, she was amazingly tough, but kind, even through cancer. Miss her!
Wow what a hero❤
I love this, 55 yro and looking at getting my Master's in Legal Studies
Thank you for sharing all these wonderful ideas. I had to subscribe. I just got over 3 years of fighting Cancer and with GOD"S miracle, very close to remission. I just am slowly regaining my strength and physical energy. I used to do 3 jobs and bounce off walls to the last 3 years almost entirely bedridden and could barley keep my one job even though I worked for 2 years 2 jobs. So the last year was really challenging for me. Luckily, I get my life back and am on the mend. And this is year 50 of my life. I lost my mom last year, still healing from grief too. Life has not been a walk in the park, friends. But I am blessed to find your channel.
Praying for you dear friend! Hopefully you have turned the corner, and things have turned around and are looking up. God bless you and keep you and prosper you abundantly in Jesus Name!
I am so impressed with your resilience. My prayers are with you, and whether sick or well, He is by our side to love and comfort us.
God bless you! Your are fighter. So sorry for all your misfortune. Keep looking up.❤
I opened a little self serve farm stand 2 summers ago. I sell extra produce from my garden, extra eggs from my chickens, and cuttings from my house plants. It's not a huge income, but it pays for chicken feed, and Christmas supplies.
We have these in our area too! That’s where I get all my veggies in the summer and eggs from a farm all year long!
Love this! I was thinking about doing something similar in my area!
Most cities are banning produce stands like they have done here.
@@sherriianiro747 that's a shame. No reason for it, either. I live in a rural community and these types of stands are quite common. Lots of small farms, and hobby farmers.
We have a wood stand.i had my husband build us a small stand from refurbished barn materials and it’s really cute. We cut dead trees down from our property and bundle them up for nearby campers. Our family of 4 do it all. Our season is mainly Memorial thru Labor Day. We have to prepare in advance and have a stockpile because weekends like 4th of July we have to reload several times. We make quite a bit of money. It’s on the honor system but we haven’t had too many people steal our wood. I’d love to add more products like flower starts or cut flowers, or anything else I can come up with.
I teach second grade. Most schools are desperate for substitutes. Not just teacher, aides, bus drivers, custodians ect. They usually pay between 100-$200 per day. You decide when you want to work. They call you a day or two before ( or sometimes you go online and pick which job you want to do). That’s my plan when I retire from teaching next year!
Nice! Do teachers need to be certified?
@@saraconklinfrozenpennies no
@@Singreadsmile Thanks so much!
U must be in a high income area! 😂😂😂😂
Subs get $130 a day in my area. I think it’s standard. You only need a bachelor’s degree and it can be in anything.
I interview next week for a job with my current employer which pays $10K more than I’m earning. The job involves use of Microsoft Excel, which I taught myself by watching free TH-cam videos.
Love TH-cam! We replaced the thermocouple on our gas water heater and repaired our electric dryer after watching TH-cam videos.
I have learned so much by watching others!
We used TH-cam to wire our mom's home.
can you give me the website for the Microsoft Excel thank you
Can you help me
GREAT and excellent video!!
During the COVID lockdown me and my daughter we did instacart our target was $150 everyday because she already signed her lease and moved to UMD before the lockdown, and the school said she cannot move back that was what we did to pay for the renting and everything.
Those side hustles goes a long way to GOD be the GLORY she is now in medicine school.
AMENNNNNN! Thank YOU, JESUS CHRIST.
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Id like to take a moment to thank you profusely for not pitching any MLMs in this video. I dont know how you ended up in my algorithm but i am so happy you did! Im 51, retired and can definitely use some added income. I hope your New Year is fabulous and i look forward to watching more of your content 😊
What a great list. I will be 81 next month and in great health. My budget is a little strained right now since everything is going up in the next year. I like to attend live concerts and shows that will not fit in my budget anymore. I just started a part time job at Tim Hortons (a fast food coffee and bakery). I can request the hours that I am able to work and the number of days a week. It’s busy and the time goes fast. I liked your idea of hemming and small alterations. I’m a long time sewist and quilter but folks aren’t willing to pay much for quilted items. I’m 4’11” so have a lot of experience hemming. 😂
@barbarahall6368 I have a friend who's close to your age and she works seasonally at the music venue near where she lives. She keeps watch in the ladies room - keeping things tidy and picked up. Maybe you have something like that near where you live!
If you can stand for periods of time, see if you can be an usher for a concert venue. It was volunteer work and a free concert for me when I wasn't assisting others.
Maybe you could volunteer as an usher. That way you get to watch for free. Unless it is a social thing with friends.
A lady I used to work with makes more money sewing and making memory quilts and bears then she did working 60+ hours a week. She is always very busy around our area. Especially Christmas, Prom and wedding season
@barbarahall, if you can demonstrate good sewing skills, perhaps you could get on an “overhire” list at your local community theatre, university theatre, opera houses, etc. This is where a traveling national show might come into perform but has damaged a costume that needs repair or hires local performers for ensemble parts and needs alteration or just doesn’t have enough help to get all the costumes done for a play. These place hire out that work and the venues keep lists of who is available and what they can do. They also live volunteers and will trade free tickets for costume help .
2 days a week/ 8 hrs a day
I do Hospice care.
For $1,000 Cash Monthly.
Really love it!
Truly enjoy adding to the quality of other peoples lives, the elderly being cared for and the family/ staff that get to take time off.
How do you get started doing that?
@Nicole-zv7ee
Home Health Agencies is a start.
Some people hire directly through Facebook and other sites. They do usally look for experience and do their own background checks.
There are all kinds of diifferent levels of care, some you don't much at all. Others require a lot of care...
@@judithgilkison8604 Ok, thank you for the info.
Judith can I ask how do you find a job like this that pays cash ??? This is exactly what I would love to do???
Are you a nurse?
My husband and I were doing Uber Eats for extra cash, it was fun and paid pretty well. You get what you put into it. First week made 260 second 426. After that our goal was to hit 150/week which was very doable and less stressful than previous 2 weeks.
I love the team effort on this. It does sound like a fun way to spend time together and make a little money.
Not anymore everyone's money dried up.. very hard to make more than 9 / hr when you average in gas prices wear and tear on car etc
Did instacart. And it was good at first when you are new but then they give the better paying jobs to the newbies. After car expenses pay is poor and if you have someone who tips well instacart pays you very minimally.
We are a 6 figure income couple and had very little saved and not much cash lying around the preverbal". '...don't have $500 for an emergency" that was us. The big thing was debt all kinds of it, cars mortgage (although our home isn't a high price one), student loans for our kids, and of course credit cards.
One day we just got sick of being broke and went total scorched earth and became frugal overnight. Paid it all off, it took almost 5 years but now we have no debt and this year our savings rate is 50% on basically the same income that had us perpetually broke. So for us it is mainly staying out of debt and watching our spending, at first it was a real effort to save in our HISA and 401Ks but now it's actually fun watching our money grow. No car or vacation or neighborhood is worth being broke or financially unstable.
Congratulations on taking the steps necessary to get yourself out of the financial bind you were in.
I read ALL of these self help for side hustles. You are the ONLY one to offer ALL suggestions that are good. Thank you.
I have a dog loving friend that used to make custom dog attire for little dogs. She was a good sewer; she would start in September and do Halloween and Christmas or Chanuka attire. Each item was unique and she would have a little label with the dogs name on each piece. You would be surprised how many customers she had. At one point she was doing them for rabits and ferrets too! She stopped last year because of bad arthritis but did it for over a decade and had a great run.
That’s awesome and beautiful 💕🌟
What kind of arthritis?
I've done factory sewing my whole life. The arthritis is no joke. I'm 51, hope I make it to retirement.😢
@@talulatree5297 ..I heard putting castor oil on hands can help. Make sure it's cold pressed and organic (so no chemicals).
I like this idea.
Great video. One point I'd mention with the food related income options is PLEASE do research your cottage food industry laws in your state. They can vary widely.
Yup..takes one person to claim they got sick or pick up a dead bug off the ground and claim it was in the food or cookie they got from you😢
And make sure you have an umbrella liability policy. If anyone even thinks you made them sick, it could cost you everything without it.
Agreee. People must do their own research. I can offer the ideas but individuals need to research the details!
Any ideas for people with disabilities- I've limited mobility and use oxygen - wrote a book but sales didn't even come near the cost of editing/ formatting it
Yes it’s super hard to make any food from your home without the board of health coming down- it’s illegal to even try it.
I have watched a lot of these side hustle videos, and I have to comment on yours… It is so very well put together and anybody can find some thing on your list! You are absolutely right you don’t need any money to start and anyone definitely has one of these skills. Thank you so much for your well thought out video and perfect presentation! 😊
Yes, this one is really great!
You might not need any money to start, but if something should happen there will be lawsuits.
Folk need to get a reality check here. Investigate what you want to do and make sure you have covered all the bases for your own safety and the safety of others.
Licenses and insurance is your top priority.
The $300 for first time cleaning sounds like a great idea but not every area in the USA would pay that. I lived in the miami area and did cleaning and i was a very thorough cleaner. Everyone i cleaned for praised me for being so thorough and never wanted me to leave.
But one thing kept happening, most would employ me for five hours, $10 per hour but the house was so filty that it would take me eight hours, cause they had cats and dogs with all that hair everywhere and they would not give me a penny more, just praise.
Sometimes you have to keep it cause work is hard to get, i know i was being abused but i had bills to pay😢 and couldn't leave.
The elderly houses were the filtiest and the bathrooms and kitchen were out of this world, sometimes pets poop in different areas of the house and i have to clean it and wash pets bedding. Nobody knows what we have to go through when we clean people's houses. It's not easy, believe it or not
That's awful and really odd because there are so many youtube channels of people in the u.s. who own cleaning companies and they charge between $60 to $75 per hour with a 4 hour minimum!!
You should have charged more for your services and extra for houses with pet filth. There are customers that will pay what you require. Learn how to get your worth.
I do some cleaning for my Mom. I noticed as she ages that the cleanliness factor was exponentially going downhill. The elderly generally do need more help because of health issues and progressive disability. They need help and compassion, not judgement. Maybe plan on taking a little longer and of course charging for it.
You need to raise your prices & set boundaries. If you know the job will take you longer than the 5 hours, let them know & then they can decide if they want to pay you for more or let them know you will get done what you can in that time, but you won’t be able to do it all. You are worth more. Value yourself!
I know it’s hard. I also struggle with asking for my value 😊
Most people I know who do cleaning Have a list of basic things they will cover in a set amount of time. Such as I will vacuum and sweep all floors, clean the bathroom, tidy and dust surfaces. If somebody wants a deep cleaning they charge more and again set time limits.
I found cat sitting. Sometimes i stay overnight, most often i drop in to care for them. After 3 years i now make almost 2000 per month. Im a cat lover so its lots of fun for me
Hello penny how are you
My brother has a great dog sitter when he is away from home. She stays at his home and cares for his three dogs. I met her recently and she said she has 25 clients. She does so well that it's her only job.
Dream job😊
WOW! This would be a great job for me. I love cats! But I am in a rural area, so it might not be that lucrative. So glad for you!
@@DebraCole-dr5fy Actually, those services are often less available in rural communities, so it may be a wonderful convenience for people in your area who are going on vacation, want the animals and plants in their home cared for while they are out of town, and don't want to board their pets in a kennel environment.
I met a gal who had a great job, and could mostly name her own hours. She did minor repairs and painting for almost exclusively elderly ladies. She did such things as change washers on leaky taps, change lightbulbs on ceiling fixtures and clean the fixtures, etc. They like her because they were much more comfortable with a woman in the house than a man. She was bonded. She got lots of work by word of mouth. This was about 25 yrs ago, and I believe she was making about $40/hr. I no longer live in that area, so I can't comment on what she's doing now.
Also, if you're into baking, consider making pet treats. With a dehydrator, you can also dry treats for dogs. (When I lived in Europe, they sold bags of dried liver for training treats. Dogs would go crazy for them!) I make homemade food for my pets, and that also may be a viable option.
This was a really great and comprehensive list. As a Mom with a 33 y.o. daughter with the dual diagnosis of Down Syndrome and Autism, I really appreciated you including developmentally disabled adults in your care suggestions.
I love that you mentioned new ideas that I haven't thought of instead of the "take surveys" or "play games" that so many people keep repeating. Thank you!
I know! I agree. I’ve grown a little tired of those too!
I play PCH like it's my job. I will not do surveys anymore. They're frustrating and the questions are ridiculous. :P
@rhondascraftobsessions5817 How do you play PCH? Are you referring to Publishers Clearinghouse? Can you make money playing games on their site?
@@rhondascraftobsessions5817, do you make any money?
what is pch?
@@rhondascraftobsessions5817
I work 15-20 hours a week tutoring students after school. I have more work than I can handle. After the pandemic so many students are in need of extra assistance. I do have a background in teaching - so I charge $60 per hour. Many of my peers do not have a teaching background. If you know a foreign language, super skilled in mathematics or just have a love of literature/history and would like to share your knowledge - I would encourage you to pursue.
Such a great idea!!!
How did you find your students?
Very good video
I am truly inspired. Thank you. I am a new subscriber as of today.
I am a retired teacher. Prior to pandemic subbed couple days a week. Now at age 75…tutor online..money is good. Paid weekly! Online tutoring is excellent.
This is a phenomenal site. God blessed me by being asked to teach online two 2nd graders who live two time zones away. I love it; the money is consistent and I can’t beat the commute.
I’ve shared this with my daughter who is well below 50 but I believe will be helpful to her and her friends. Thank you for all the ideas.
Please share
Oh my gosh-what a great job that you have found! Congrats!!
@@bridgetwoodward8031 Bridgett, I can’t take credit for this. My God-daughter recommended the two families to me. God will make a way for you!
Hi Thanks for the great video. As someone who sews, I can tell you that people do not want to pay for handmade products; they complain about the cost and comment how they can get it "cheaper" in a department store(I won't name which store).
I make jewelry, and tell them they are getting one of a kind pieces. I do not duplicate. I use gemstones, and quality materials only.
I sew too. I was thinking that might be the case when she was talking about it. Alterations might be a better bet. But I've only done them for friends and am a little leery of branching out.
It's very difficult when you live in a very poor state in a tiny town. People don't have the money. I think location is a key factor.
Home made crafts take time and money start up hence costs more. I make one off crochet items. None are the say. It's your time and outlay they need to look at.
People don't respect how much time alterations take. Find a simple sewing project that you do over and over. Aprons pillows placemats etc.. Etsey
I’m 56, no where near retired, but I clean houses with my son during the week (he’s 19) and on weekends sit (“sit” is loosely translated here 😂) with the elderly. I do work with a caregiver company. These companies don’t pay much but, if you’re retired or just need extra income, it’s a very rewarding job.
Can you give some more detail about your caregiver work? Do you have to be licensed in a particular position or is it visiting doing light housework type of stuff?
@@SaltyCookie967 It depends upon your state as to licensure or certification. A quick Google search “requirements for elderly caregiver in (whatever state you’re in)” in Alabama, you do not have to be licensed or certified. If you’re going to work privately, it’s good to have recent drug test and background check in hand. Most sitter care companies require them, if you choose to work for them.
What's the name of the company that allows you to sit with the elderly?
@@KimKim-dd6wj I’m in Alabama. Visiting Angels and Seniors Prefer Home Care is who I’ve worked for.
I hope your 19 is still going to school. Money is good but education comes first.
Such a wonderful video❤. I know of a lot of Desi women over 50 , who are good cooks. My friends who are extremely busy in their jobs hire these ladies to come once or twice a week, to cook. These ladies charge by the hour, the ingredients are provided by my friends. They go to people's homes, cook for the whole week, whatever they are asked to, then put them in boxes, neatly label them and store them in fridge/ freezer.
It's a win win situation.. people get to eat healthy, home cooked meals with ingredients they bought themselves in their own homes.. And these ladies make good money.
I LOVE THIS! Then you don't have to worry about the health department if you cook in THEIR home!
Hi there! This is right up my alley as I have a meal prep business and live to cook for others. Would you be able to tell me how your friend found her clients?
@@IamlitagalindoHas this lady answered you?
@@cherylsnyder517 no, she hasn’t.
Curious about how much she charges
Great list! Thank you!
I would advise being wary of selling used books on Amazon. I tried it a few years ago, and it did not go well. I'm not saying you *can't* make money at it, but it is really tough. The problem is that *ordinary* used books are very cheap on Amazon, so you can't make a profit unless you do a lot of volume (i.e., shipping 100 or several hundred books *per day*). In particular, I'd steer clear of paperback fiction.
You can probably make good money selling *collectible* books, but you have to become qualified to do that, and Amazon's rules are pretty strict.
I think certain categories of nonfiction are worth a try. For example, when I was selling, a few of the books I sold were craft books. Those tended to sell quickly for good prices.
Sara, thank you, what a great, comprehensive list! When my now adult daughters were little kids, and I was an only parent, as well as at other times, in total, I've done 17 of these! You're an inspiration!
I can’t believe I’m 60 soon and haven’t tried but one of these ideas! Thanks for the time you spent compiling this list. You have the heart of a teacher 🙂
I'm not able to work full-time and don't like cleaning homes, but I LOVE cleaning offices. I work for a great small janitorial company and when my brain is behaving I'll contact the office and pick up extra hours.
Just a thought-you may want to go out on your own to clean offices. I think you would make a lot more money. The janatorial company is taking quite a chunk, I'm sure. Good luck!!
I used to clean banks.I love doing it.I had to quit when i injured my shoulder hefting extra heavy trash into very tall dumpsters.If I had to do it over,I would have brought a short stool to help.The irony is that my mom was a bank vice president-and I was a bank janitor!!!!
Pls if there is space for me let my know very had worked iam 61 yrs old pls help me Cherol
@@1mourningdove54yes
@@1mourningdove54but you're always guaranteed a job and you don't have to pound the pavement, so to speak, to get clients.
The complicated thing is not what job to do, the difficult thing is how to get someone to buy your service
yeah - that is why this was not helpful to me - no ideas on how to connect with people who want to buy :(
That’s what I was thinking at #1. People always suggest a gazillion side hustles but most of them require marketing skills. Which I do have. But I’m already exhausted from my online business. lol! I’d rather a side hustle that doesn’t require me to sell anything.
Facebook and Facebook marketplace are free places connect
Well said.
Boom.
This is so well presented and so brilliant! You are presenting ideas that don't have a lot of up front costs. Most people have these tools and items on hand, plus experience! Very well done and I will heed your advice! (I was a successful restaurant/chef owner for over 40 years) Looking for a side hustle to survive the economic nightmare that we are currently experiencing...You Rock! Thank you!
Thanks so much. I appreciate your kind words and thanks for watching!
For me, i think investment is the key no matter how small you can start
You're absolutely right, you've remind me of what someone once said "The mind is the man, the poor is in it and the rich is it too". This sentence is the secret of most successful investors. I once attended similar and ever since then been waxing strong financially, and i most tell you the truth..investment is the key that can secure your family future.
I urge everyone to start somewhere now no matter how small, this is literally the time for that, forget material things, don't get tempted,i became more better the moment i realized this.
@@jessicasaunder6965 yeah investment is the key to sustaining your financial longevity but venturing into any legitimate Investment without a proper guidance of an expert can lead to a great loss too
This was great! I would not have a problem answering the questions you put forth. I begin receiving SSI early in January. Diagnosed with lupus at 50. I pushed and pushed even after losing the ability to walk during Covid for a month causing me to end up in the emergency room twice. Unfortunately, blacked out last 2022 only to wake to right ankle, twisted, dislocated and broke my ankle. Surgery and recovery finally drove the message into my head. Stop! I’m beyond ready at 62 with Lupus, fibromyalgia, inflammatory arthritis, colon issue, asthma, seizures and constant nerve pain. I would hope can get through an interview. Thanks, so helpful.
Once you start working at all, they will kick you off disability if you're paid over the table. Be careful!
Whatever you do, no more injections (vaccxxes).
Sounds like you need to eat the carnivore diet. Do some research. It will change your life.
Apply to your local board of elections to be a poll worker either for early voting and/or just on Election Day. Training is provided and duties include greeting, check-in, issuing ballots, help desk, etc. You get to meet a lot of folks while providing an invaluable service for our democratic process. It’s typically a twice a year event and many retired folks work the elections for extra spending money. In my area the pay is $16/hr.
$150 in Ohio
@@joyanderson8646WOW! I had no idea they got paid so well.
@@joyanderson8646Per day? How many hours?
@@anncolburn3722 : ALL Day on election day, very long hours.
In Cuyahoga County in Ohio, 2 hours setup the night before, from 5:30 am to 8:30 pm on Voting Day. Long day, but for my county, we make around $250 total.@@anncolburn3722
I used to be a pet sitter in Hawaii. I was busy!!!! I walked Jim Nabors dog, Buck. I loved walking dogs up mountains in Oahu. My pet sitting business book is called The ABC's of Pet Sitting. Its a popular book. I made a career out of pet sitting 😊
There was a lady in this area who would come prune people's roses and also teach people how to prune thier own roses at the same time if they wished. She demanded cash up front. Per community posts, she offered general gardening advice as she worked, upon arrangement would prune other shrubs, and the home owner took care of the prunings. For her rose cutting price ($20/ hour at the time) she would walk home owners around thier yard to discuss what was planted and what would work in terms of plants and the owner's labor and aestjetic expectations.
I love this! My mom would be so good at this!
I would very much enjoy doing this.
I need this service!
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Wow I really appreciate your ideas because a lot of them are things I hadn't really never considered! I'm 63 years old and on disability with no savings and the inflation going on is becoming very difficult to keep my house running and to pay for necessities. Thank you so much and I really am going to look into a couple of your ideas.😊
I hope you can give one or two a try!
I’d like to add something: Years ago we rented out a room in our home, another time we rented out the basement, for income. We only posted our ad with the local chiropractic college. That way, we knew we would only be considering medical students as possible renters. If you are in any med school, all you do is eat, study and go to class. It was an excellent experience for us. We created a make-shift kitchenette downstairs with a small fridge, micro, and a hot plate. If they needed to use the oven they occasionally came up stairs to use ours. You can do anything for awhile. It’s not forever and it really helped is financially.
I am 45 and disabled, but a few of these really sparked my interest. Maybe I can make enough to hire the services I can't do lol. This is a great list of side hustles! Thank you so much for the info!! ❤
I’m also disabled. Do you know if we have to report it? Or how to?
@@Take_a_breath208of course you are supposed to report it, that’s the law. It’s a felony if you get caught not reporting. I think you are allowed to make a certain amount each month before it affects your benefits. Ask your social security worker or at the office as to the rules and who to report your income to. If not reporting, it’s recommended (not by me :)) to collect cash only and don’t use any money app because cash money isn’t as easy to track. If you put it in the bank there is a paper trail, same with the apps like venmo and PayPal. If you work for a company who pays you and takes out taxes know it will be shared with SSA. So better report that. So if you don’t report your income better make sure it’s in cash money and kept out of your bank account and not reported by an employer. I don’t recommend not reporting but if you do it’s better know the potential consequences.
@@Take_a_breath208Social Security Disability: The first $85 you keep, then they take 50% of everything else out of your check two months later. (At least that's one Disability. There's another where you can earn much more. Call your local Soc Sec office.) Also watch out for low-income caps on government programs like housing and "food stamps."
@ItsMyLifeDaralynnAttorneys cost $. Local welfare offices and Social Security offices may be better. But 🤔 an attorney would give you confidentiality...
@@Take_a_breath208I’m not so concerned about making a small amount of money in cash, if, however, your customers keep track and file a 1099 tax form, then you’d better be prepared to file and owe taxes. Also, if this is the case then you should have already contacted SSA because they require that you report to them. There are certain limits on how many hours and how much money you’re allowed to work and earn. If you go over the limits even a little bit, SSA will dock your disability check. Or SSA may even decide that you don’t qualify for SSA benefits anymore because you’ve demonstrated that you can work and support yourself. Once you turn 65 you can earn as much as you want.
Sewing is a skill. Measuring is math, and knowing the difference in European and US variants is not an overnight training. Please don't underestimate this skill. Beautiful works and ideas are made with sewing skills.
Sewing is a challenge! Fabric moves and stretches.Patterns are for 3 dimensional figures or projects.I make things and find that,even with careful planning,there is always something that goes awry.Anyone that can make things without a bunch of mistakes in them has my hat off!!!
Pick simple projects. Like pillows, aprons etc
Absolutely. A beginner will think sewing napkins isn't worth it because it takes so long. As a long time small batch contract seamstress, I can make 12 an hour on a sewing machine and many more than that with a serger. I know that because I just finished an order for 180.
She wasn’t recommending sewing to people that don’t know how to sew. She did mention hemming and simple sewing tasks with strait lines for people that can do that much. In no way did she minimize sewing skills or say that everyone can sew. Listen more carefully before being offended or commenting.
Thank you so much! I am a senior on SS and struggling with the recent costs of food. These are excellent ideas!
I sold plasma off and on for the last 13 years, I started when I was unemployed at 50, I continued in order to pay my aging pets' medical bills. Also, not to have to work so much overtime in a really exhausting job.
Some companies are much more professional than others, some pay much more than others. Some have an age limit of 65.
It has been overall a good experience and very helpful financially, but also has helped me monitor my health and learn about the impact of nutrition and hydration on my body. Sometimes I received better exam there than at my doctor's office. The most important think is to drink plenty of water everyday. You can donate up to twice a week but I think once a week or once every two weeks is much less taxing on the body.
The beds are very comfortable and you can be on your mobile device all the time watching videos etc.
I have had a cleaning business since 1973...I would do the cleaning full time and part time when I had a "real" job. Cleaning is a very hard job, I put it right up there with waitressing. It was one job that I knew would always be there no matter where I lived. I am down to 3 places these days, besides my own. After doing this off and on for 51 years, I have decided at the end of the year I will be ending my cleaning business. I just wanted to let people know that it is good money but it will take a toll on your body. You had some really good ideas and I plan on trying a couple of them.
I'd personally love a beginner knitting class in a library near me.
Our City Community Center {which has Senior activities during weekdays) has all kinds of classes you can pay 'drop in' fees of only $2.00/time. They have a knitting class. You might look there.
Also gardening if you are an out doorsy type, or cleaning out the shed sweeping the yard, fence/ staining , ironing , diy, helping people to fill out forms, reading to the elderly, as some have impaired vision, house sitting, I know a retired doctor who does that all the time. I semi retired from my cleaning job a year ago and have been selling stuff online ever since, it’s going really well!
Cleaning someone’s garage, seniors refrigerator or closets
I have a girlfriend at work who makes salads & side dishes for people & shes super busy during the holidays! We love that shes dependable & saves us money doing the smaller things so all we have left is the ham or turkey to throw in the oven!
Smart!
Could you elaborate on her service a little more ?
Do you give her a recipe or she does her own ?
Do you buy the ingredients or does she ?
Your dishes or aluminum pans ?
Made in your home or hers/ do they deliver or you pick up ?
How does she charge ?
Thank you if you have time to respond !
Blessings and Merry Christmas
@@rnupnorthbrrrsm6123usually it's responsibility of cook to buy food. Usually professional cook by recipes, rarely by client recipes
How does she get business. What kinds of salads does she make. What does she charge.
I really love this idea!
My daughter does in home pet sitting. She stays at their home takes care of the pets and the family also supplies her with food she needs for the week and pays her for taking care of the animals and watching tv. I love this list of things some of them I've never thought of.
I strongly support offering gardening services.
👍Many Landscaping Companies cannot be bothered with small tasks.
And if all one's gardening knowledge lives in a fantasy world.... then a Landscape Company can come in later.
About a quarter of my business comes from repairing Landscapes/gardens after people tried to save money by hiring someone who has no idea what they are doing.❤
I would love to have someone come and set up my garden. Then visit once a month, offer suggestions. I’d pay for supplies.
You know it's great to sit around and think of a bunch of ideas. I think we all do that. The problem isn't finding what you like to do and what you can do the problem is finding a way to make money at it. It's only a side hustle if you can figure out the marketing!
It is ALL about marketing. May be a good idea for another video!
Exactly. It’s great to have these ideas but if you don’t know how to find clients, you won’t make money.
What field? I can help with marketing ideas.
@Victoria-vj3wv I'd really appreciate it if you wouldn't mind helping me with the marketing side? Thanks 😊
Thank you for providing such useful information. I've had numerous side hustles over the last 20 years. I knew once I retired my income would be tight without a side gig. I sell online, mystery shop and a few other things.
You are so right about support services are needed for our elderly population. Just this morning our 90 year old neighbor called to see if she could get a ride to the market.
Check your state for Cottage laws! You CANNOT sell food that has meat, dairy or seafood. Get licensed for any food sales, the risk of making someone sick (or worse) and being sued would ruin you and your business. Same goes for childcare get licensed and insured. The list you gave is great BUT lets remind everyone several of them cost up front or takes a % of what you make. Farmers Markets and holiday bazaars will charge a space (where I live its expensive) Etsy and those like it also cost.
Our Farmers market is free 😊
Yes. I'm pretty sure that here in Australia we need to have a Food Safety Certificate and a kitchen that's been signed off if you want to sell food.
One could go to a person's house and prepare the food without such a license.
Perfect timing! I absolutely loved your video! Fresh, realistic and truly inspiring!
Thank you so much!!!
I work PT at a grocery store deli. I work 12-16 hours early shift making salads & sandwiches. I work with 3 other retired women. The store loves us because we are dependable & know how to make delicious food. My mom did this too when she retired from a bank. My sister did this as her career at a local University. So, it's not just fast food or grocery stores. All the local schools need cooks!
I also dog sit for friends.
Thank you for posting! You’re delightful to listen to and I love your ideas.
Thank you for all that info. Also some people don't look at job postings under cook. It's not always cooking. Some is prepping the cold side of the food which could be slicing or chopping vegies. There is always something the cook doesn't have time to do and that job is sometimes more flexible. I once found a prep job for $21 an hour at a sea food restaurant that opened late. They needed people to have all the vegies chopped ready for cooking. The hours were early, good pay, weekends since the prep person can have all the prep done before the weekend. As a teen I used to work at a fried chicken fast food restaurant and the manager always hired a prep lady or man that would make the Cole slaw, and other sides. That person would leave early and everyone was so thankful since not everyone likes to chop vegies. Hospitals, behavioral health institutes where patients stay over night also hire prep help. A cook to prep the cold side. For hospitals and behavioral health, and other places will also have you open cans and prep simple desserts like canned peaches in cups, salads, what ever the cook makes for dessert you put them in cups. Sometimes you do this with music on, they may ask you to help clean a section of the kitchen, but everyone has a section to clean.
Did I miss it? Substitute teaching is another option. You don’t need a degree and you can pick and choose the days you work. Most school districts pay up to $130.00 a day. Or you can choose to just do half day of substituting.
I did not include this one so I may need another video. There are some great ideas coming in!
Hello angel how are you
Are you kidding me?! You don’t need a degree?!. That’s kind of a waste of children’s education. You would never get away with that here.
You will need a background check for most districts.
Your not teaching your subing it’s a different and the teacher leave the sub everything that’s needed it’s a good side gig
You can also rent pretty much anything you own…your car, a spare room for storage or a tenant, kitchen appliances, sporting goods, etc.
Love all your ideas! I am a baker, sewist, taught cake decorating classes, and do some craft fairs. I think my favorite one that you mentioned was baking pies for the holidays and posting on FB. I did cakes for years and do not want to venture down that path again. But pies and cookies sound great. Thank you for your wonderful suggestions. 💜
I really love your content and energy!!! 40 year old mom of two, laid off looking for anything I can do to fit my schedule, but I love how you said to at least enjoy it so you don’t get burned out. I love working with children. Thank you 🙏🏾! SUBSCRIBED
I love that so many of the ideas presented were simple and grounded in my reality.
Love this! Being over 50 often means you could well be an empty nester so can make your home work for. 🤑When I had a 3 bed house with a large garden and grown up kids gone I put the house to work. Home dog board, students, Airbnb, park in my drive, hired out tools and garden equipment on Fat Llama. in some countries travelling nurses, doctors and teachers is a good option as well as lecturers if near a large university or college. 💰
The after-school childcare really works for me and my family. It's a few hours maximum a day, which means you might be able to do another side hustle alongside. I am allowed to have up to 8 school-aged children where I live, and it is great if you like the outdoors because you can take them to playgrounds.
Are u in Texas? Can we keep them at our home? Do we have to be licensed? How much do u charge per kid? Asking because im thinking about this?
@tjones5399 no, not in the US. Yes, I can keep them at home, but I prefer to be outside as much as possible, so we stay out at the school playground. Two other people do it, and the kids have more friends that way. They totally need to run and play. I also get fresh air and conversation with adults. There's probably information online for Texas. In my province, I do not have to be licensed. People get licensed for daycare government subsidies. It didn't seem worth it to me. There are already people ready to pay. I can still give them tax receipts, too. Anyway, the information is out there. Keep in mind that if you have school-aged children, you have to count those as part of your group. You would have to get police checks and get your first aid courses.
And how much did your home owners insurance go up? My insurance company wanted an insane amount of money if I operate a home day care for just 6 kids.
I’m 52 and started my travel business helping other travel agents 4 years ago. I’ve created a steady income and now getting ready for retirement. I still will look to doing other things that you’ve listed once I finally retire.
My grandma did elder respite. As a senior herself, she loved it and so did her clients. Paid to have coffee with friends. I may look into that.
But books…. I have two pages of books on KDP. I have several low content books but also a book on dog breeding (which you can make money with but high dedication) Dog Breeding for Beginners and a memoir under a pen name that took me 15 painful years to write (Love You to Pieces by Regina Evanston) as well as a couple others. I don’t make squat after all that work and investment in covers, etc.
So kdp isn't worth it??
I am 60 years old ,I have started a business building cupboards .I have no problem making the stuff, but I need to learn where advertise them and how to sell them quicker, I have many return customers, so I know people like them .
Facebook marketplace should work for you.
@annaartesana2622 Facebook is the worst place to advertise. Etsy puts my cupboards on there and It get hundreds of views but I have never had a customer from Facebook. I sell on Ebay and Etsy but it's too slow.
@annaartesana2622 Thanks but Etsy and I put all my items on Facebook. I get thousands of views but I don't think any sales have come through Facebook. My customers seem to have increased recently and many more sales ,also previous customers text me with orders. I think I will make it ,finally. 😀
I 100%!!!! agree with the cooking side hustle, if someone could PLEASE make me 5 healthy meals a week (for 1 adult and 1 child, who will just about eat as much as me) I would love it! I hate cooking so much (occasionally I like making a few select dishes, but that could be reserved for weekend) I hate cooking, but love eating healthy!!! 💖💖
Are you near Austin, Texas? I cooked for my rent one year.
I cook in my 2 crock pots or 2 insta pots. Double batch and freeze. I also cook rice in a rice cooker portion and freeze. Same with pasta. It makes cooking so incredibly easy and is almost like having your own chef.
That makes it two of us !😊
I'm 35, and I'm so into these ideas! thank you
Dog services in my country at least are CRYING for walkers and petsitters, etc. Ideally you have a vehicle and daytime availability but honestly the need is so great, I am sure you could get a client or two in your own neighborhood, and for older folks who dont want to wrangle huge dogs with behaviour issues, there are lots of elderly little dogs who need a visit or a place to board for a few nights. My mom isnt comfortable with big, energetic dogs so boards elderly dogs here and there as a side hustle, and its a perfect fit!
Which country? How would we get customers?
@sweetbeep Canada. Much like most of these, network the heck out of it. Just mention it to everyone. I did join a professional team who has already established website, but I and my mom (who joined in!) get lots of clients from just word of mouth. Research what the local pros charge to decide your price (they may have shot up in the last year so you may not know). Getting insurance and a pet first aid course would be helpful and look good for you. (And are safer for you if anything happens.) Pet first aid can be done cheaply remote, but some of the slightly more pricy courses are actually much better quality of learning, while still being reasonable cost.
There is a big need for petsitting in people's homes because covid puppies have rarely been away from home. So if that's an option, then you can make a lot of money. But walking, boarding with you, visiting (let out to pee, play, and meal)... pretty much any service you can think of will have a market.
@@coyoteinthepool wow ok thanks. Like pet sitting is for about a week? I'm surprised they would let a stranger live in their house for a week.
Covid puppies? I don't understand...why can't they leave?
@sweetbeep The petsitting varies between 3 days to a month, while the family is away. Yep. People seem to trust the house/petsitters just fine.
Dogs who grew up with their owners by their side 24/7, not visiting anyone, and barely meeting other dogs may have a higher incidence of separation anxiety, reactivity towards other dogs, and there were fewer reasons to train them to be comfortable crated. This makes a busy, crowded kennel environment really hard on them, or the owners just prefer to not take the risk.
@@coyoteinthepool oh wow this is interesting. Actually I'd feel a little unsafe being in a stranger's home!
I have sewn since I was 9 years old now 65 and retired .I make pillow cases / decor pillow covers/ napkins sets, mostly one of a kind .Baby sets.
Bridal his and hers bracelet sets stainless steel and natural bead
I make alot but I am not getting alot of sales my items are unique with alot of handwork applied to them .I don't know what to do.
I hope this helps. I've made things and placed them in a pretty basket or beautiful box. Then I go throughout my town telling them, while handing out business cards, that I'm letting people know of my new business. From there I usually get questions about my products and most of the time I get sales on the spot.
Some may not agree with my approach, but I also do go into businesses that state no soliciting.
But I keep it friendly and professional with my approach, which I believe has helped me gain customers and ongoing relationships.
I hope that gives you some ideas
Hi Elizabeth, have you tried the open markets? Which state do you live? I can help you if you are in Ca.
What online platforms do you sell them on?
This is a great list! I'm thinking of trying some of them out. Thank you!
Thanks for watching!
Thank you so much for this information!! I was stuck in trying to determine what I could do to make a little extra income and from this video, I found at least three things I could do and would be right in my element!! I really appreciate this so much!!!
Glad it was helpful!
What a great video with so much excellent advice! You put a lot of work into coming up with hacks, and thank you for sharing them with us.
Best selection of ideas I’ve heard so far on You tube. Well done.
Very inspirational. I just got started by making a list of all the things I know how to do. I'm sure there's a money maker somewhere on that list. Best wishes to all.
You dod an awesome job gathering information and presenting it!
I had a VERY lucrative job housecleaning at one time.
I cat sit for people who travel. I have a full time job at an office so when I have multiple cats to take care of, I wake up a bit earlier, make a round and feed them all then after work I go and spend an hour or so with each cat make sure they get a little love ❤ and of course some food. I make $600 to $1000 a week just from pet sitting. I invest what I make from pet sitting on land that I use for horse boarding and on other properties in and out of the U.S.
I'm 50 and have been doing this for over 13 years. I've been single those exact 13 years and this is why I have the time for all I do. My adult daughters think I do it because I need to make ends meet but they don't know that in reality I will be leaving them with a fairly decent stash when I'm gone.
I really love this. Thanks for sharing your story!
How do you go about doing this & getting customers?
How do you determine the charge? Thanks
How do i start with the cat sitting ?
You should really start spending that "stash" on yourself and enjoying life.Noone will thank you when youre gone.
Thank you so much for you video. I'm an elderly woman and this video is a Godsend! 😊
I will be retiring in June, turning 60. Im still very energetic but our government says people must retire at 60 and forces companies to expire people at 60. So happy to come accross ur video. Will try some of the ideas as I am senior manager currently and ive never done any of the side hustles due to time constraints. Now i think i will have plenty of time in my hands and would love to make good use of it. You mentioned you will leave some links at the bottom of the video. I cant see them. Please can you share the links . Thank you so much
Love this!! I can do a lot of these things. Time can be an issue but it’s nice to know I’ll always be able to support myself. I love to teach & I’m crafty so I can see myself doing something with these skills when I retire.
Great post to get the side hustle going! (Hey, my babysitting days started at .50 cents per hour and $1.00 after midnight in 1971. I had steady work 4 nights every week in Jr High & HS. I would have to work 12 hrs, to buy one top for $6 at the “Golden Hanger.” LOL
My first job at Sears in high school ended at $2.45 hr after 2 yrs of work in 1977.) Wow! You were doing great at over $3 per hour! You’re a young’n. 😂