2020 was an extremely tough year for many of us. 2021 seems to have followed the same path so far. This is all largely due to the coronavirus and Covid-19 pandemic. This pandemic has had a huge impact on all facets of life for almost everyone. There has been a huge loss of life. There has been a human tragedy. However, another, less spoken about effect is the financial impact that social distancing and social isolation have had on countless individuals across the world. While social distancing has played a huge role in slowing the spread of the virus, these rules, restrictions and guidelines have made it difficult for many businesses to operate. This has resulted in business collapses, mass redundancies and many employers asking their staff to accept fewer hours or lower wages and salaries to get by. This has had an impact on the average person and many of us are now looking for ways to make money from home. If you’re in this position, here are some suggestions that can help to tide you over!
Be Wary of Scams
Before we get started, it’s important to be particularly wary of scams right now. Many criminals are aware that people are vulnerable and struggling and looking for remote work. This has resulted in phenomena such as the Laptopjobs.org scam, where “companies” offer work and don’t ultimately pay. If you see offers online, make sure to read reviews to ensure that the jobs and pay are real and that you’re not going to get ripped off.
Consider Freelance Work
While there are scams out there, there are also plenty of genuine freelance opportunities. If you have experienced reduced working hours, which have resulted in a reduced income, you may want to consider freelancing on the side as an extra means of income. Sure, most of us have generally been employed workers until this point, so are relatively unfamiliar with the mode of work. But it is a great way to generate some money right now. Put simply, when you are a freelancer, you work for yourself. You offer your services to others and come up with agreements in regards to how much work you will do for them and for what rate. This, of course, comes hand in hand with a whole lot of freedom. You can choose who you work for, where you work from, your rate, and your working hours. You don’t have to request time off. However, this also means you need to be extremely disciplined and get your work done without management. Make sure that you put aside your tax and other contributions too, as you won’t have an employer doing this for you either.
Consider Selling Old Belongings
Of course, you can’t generate money this way permanently, but selling unwanted and unnecessary belongings is a low commitment way to generate some money quickly. Use sites like eBay, Depop, Etsy and more.
These are just a few suggestions, but they should help to get you started out! Hopefully, some of the advice comes in useful!
