So I’ve shared some of my side hustles but how do you find the best one for you? Read on for a few tips!
Zoom in on your interests!
I polled teachers on my Instagram lately and they hold a plethora of side jobs from crafting and selling things on Etsy to working in leasing offices. Take time to focus on what you enjoy and then start brainstorming from there. For example, if you aren’t totally over kids by the end of the day consider tutoring or nannying. If the thought of those makes you feel exhausted already, consider other realms of education or something else entirely like finding a good to create and/ or sell.
Consider your time
This one is crucial. Think about how consistently you’re available, or want to be. If you need a job where you can set flexible hours, you may want to look into something like Outschool, where you can set your schedule to your liking. If you have more free time or flexibility, you might be able to do something like work in your favorite store (for the discounts of course!). Don’t be like me in the beginning, trying to fill all your free time. That gets old quick!
Check the job boards
I acquired one of my jobs from LinkedIn and I never would have predicted that. In fact when I got the first message I hesitated, assuming it was spam. It wasn’t, and it led me to a fun new job with a company I wasn’t even aware of. All of that to say, check out LinkedIn or other job boards. You never know what you may find.
Connect with other Edupreneurs
When I started looking for some side hustles I connected with other teachers working in various areas outside of the classroom. I found a few groups on Facebook to join, hopped on some email lists and even connected on Instagram. A few of my favorites are below.
- Lily Jones @ https://www.educatorforever.com/ – she has tons of great info and even frequently sends out flexible education jobs you may be interested in
- Daphne @ https://teachercareercoach.com/ – she has a great quiz to give you insight to careers that may be a good fit outside the classroom and also shares job listings
Conclusion
In conclusion, finding a side hustle doesn’t have to be difficult. There are tons of resources available to you if you know where to look. Other hustling teachers are often a wealth of knowledge and many are willing to share their insight if you ask nicely (myself included!). Best of luck as you seek out the ideal side hustle and let me know if I can help!
