I Asked Redditors What Side Hustles Worked for Them - This is What They Said
I love trying different side hustles and am also curious about what works for others.
To find out, I asked Redditors what their current side hustles were. To date, my post has got 325 upvotes and 881 replies. You can click above to read the replies in detail.
If you just want a quick overview, I’ve created this list. If any sound interesting to you, I suggest you search for the full reply on Reddit.
So, here is what people said their current side hustle was and how much they earned from it. I’m surprised that there’s so much variety.
Freelance writing: Earned $200-$300 per month.
Etsy shop: Made around $500 monthly selling handmade crafts.
Dog walking: Generated $200 a month.
Tutoring math: Brought in about $300 monthly.
Flipping items on eBay: Made $1,500 in profit over several months.
Dropshipping: Earned approximately $2,000 monthly.
Photography: Generated about $400 per gig occasionally.
Rideshare driving (Uber/Lyft): Made about $800 a month.
Affiliate marketing: Earned $600 monthly.
Virtual assistant work: Brought in $1,200 monthly.
House cleaning business: Made over $3,000 a month.
Fine dining dinners for college students: Earned up to $1,500 on weekends.
Creating web games with ads: Made $50,000 last year.
Renting out a truck on Turo: Made several thousand dollars monthly.
Selling abstract art: Earned between $400 and $8,000 for individual pieces.
Renting costumes for kids' parties: Made around $50 per rental.
Selling vegetable seedlings: Generated about $100 a month.
Beta reading novels: Brought in an extra $200-$300 monthly.
Professional auntie services (running errands): Income varies based on demand.
Mystery shopping: Averaged around $50/hour including free items.
Selling records online: Made between $75-$250 monthly from flipping LPs.
This list highlights the diversity of side hustles and their potential earnings.
Do you plan to try any, or do you already have one? Let me know in the comments section.
You might alao be interested in my book, The Side Hustle & Passive Income Blueprint.