I know, it’s been a while on this platform. I’ve been busy with “The Job Scam Report” as a lot has been happening over there (with good reason). The questions I’m asked never stop. They may get postponed, but I got a few I’ll do over the next several weeks.
Please continue to send me job search and career questions. Here’s a question I responded to last fall.
What viable side hustles can I pursue while working an underpaying job?
Here are a few potentially viable side hustles. While success may take time, they could play the long game. The strongest one is number one because it is proven and an ongoing process.
1. A business to help disabled veterans, an underserved group, can fill gaps the federal government may not fill as quickly, or possibly abandon with imminent budget cuts and RIFs. Side hustles, helping this group survive, and securing grants could be beneficial once needs are reset through administrative changes.
2. Some grants serve lower-income older Americans who wish to get back to work. One reason is the Medicare cuts (or anticipated ones). Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP). If an organization or educational institution applies for and is approved for the grant, it can pay the facilitator the funds from the grant.
3. Colleges offer non-accredited classes or workshops on the weekends (you’ll need to research because not all do this). They often need facilitators for those classes. Colleges experiencing federal cuts may be open to these opportunities. The requirements vary, but the possibilities are many. They may need an AI specialist or a swimming instructor. The more creative you are with your offerings, the more opportunities you create.
4. Online notaries are becoming more common, but not universal for all types of notary needs. To succeed, networking is essential for securing frequent opportunities. In industries such as real estate, successful notaries work with a team that has an efficient workflow and a comprehensive understanding of the entire process.
I hope this helps.
About Mark Anthony Dyson
I am the "The Voice of Job Seekers!" I offer compassionate career and job search advice as I hack and re-imagine the job search process. You need to be "the prescription to an employer's job description." You must be solution-oriented and work in positions in companies where you are the remedy. Your job search must be a lifestyle, and your career must be in front of you constantly. You can no longer shed your aspirations at the change seasons. There are strengths you have that need constant use and development. Be sure you sign up to download my E-Book, "421 Modern Job Search Tips 2021!" You can find my career advice and work in media outlets such as Forbes, Inc., Fast Company, Harvard Business Review, Glassdoor, and many other outlets.