Legitimate Part Time Jobs…
The recession has been dragging on for a while now, and as time goes by, more people are looking for jobs to scrape together a living. But have you ever considered the possibility of going part time? It can be very beneficial in many ways: you only work the hours that suit you, yet still make the same income. You also have more free time to attend to other things in your life and get ahead at work (or apply for another job!). The best part is that you have the freedom to pass these jobs on to your friends, family, or even colleagues for extra money.
If you're working full time in a job that pays average and can't afford to stop working because of non-existent benefits or no pay if you miss a single day, then what I'm about to tell you is ideal for you.
A few years ago, I was in the same position as many of us are today. I had a couple jobs that paid decent money but didn't give me enough free time. So I began looking for an extra job to increase my income and make some cash on the side.
I found a part time job teaching basic computer skills to people in their home. It was a fun job, but the problem was that it just wasn't enough to make ends meet. So I began looking for more part time jobs and stumbled upon a service called VIPKID, which advertises online teaching jobs to Chinese children and allows you to set your own schedule. The pay is great as well! All you need is a computer and high internet speed and you can make good money from home. (The link below will give you $25 just for signing up!)
There are many different companies like VIPKID out there, so don't be afraid to look around. Also, don't be discouraged if you can't find a job right away. Most of the first jobs I found were in the web development and graphic design fields. So if anything, trying to make extra money teaching can be a great way to get into that industry for cheap.
So if you're looking for something to do on the side that's very flexible, is easy to get into and makes money, look no further than teaching online!
What do you think? Have you ever thought about a part time job like this? Do you think it's beneficial or not? Please leave your opinions in the comments below!
(NOTE: I'm not associated with VIPKID nor the companies mentioned above. All suggestions and comments are 100% my own and I am not being compensated for this article.)
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