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The Very Best Ways To Make Money Without A 9-5

11th May 2021 by shoestringjane@outlook.com Leave a Comment

This is a collaborative post.

If spending your time stuck in an office just isn’t for you, then this post is! In fact, it is totally possible to make some decent money without a traditional 9-5 job, and often be happier in the process. Keep reading for my very best suggestions. 

Become a website tester

Online companies always wish to make sure that their customers have the best experience possible when using their sites and apps. This is great news for anyone looking to make some money too, as you can sign up with website testing agencies who will pay you to visit such sites and give your opinion. It really is easy money! 

Try delivery driving 

The pandemic has been tough on a lot of industries, but home food delivery isn’t one of them. Indeed, the demand in this area, if anything has risen sharply, is something that makes delivery driving an option for earning money that isn’t your traditional 9-5. 

Of course, before you begin there are a few things you need. The first are some wheels, preferably a car, although a motor or peddle bike will also do! Also, you will need to do a little research into delivery app jobs that pay well. After all, you will want to be compensated fairly for your time and effort! 

Participate in clinical trials

Another way to make decent money without having to do a 9-5 is to participate in clinical trials. These are when medical organizations test treatments, medications and perform studies to better their knowledge about particular conditions. Such trials tend to pay pretty well too, and in the best-case scenario, all you will need to do is show up for a few check-up style appointments. 

However, it is worth noting that there are some risks associated with medical trials, and some will require you to stay in the hospital as an in-patient. Some even require you to be on bed rest, so it’s well worth doing your research before you sign in the dotted line for this one. 

Take up writing 

There are so many ways to make money from writing, and the best thing is you can do it from your own home, or even from a café while you sup on a latte! One option is to try freelance content writing. This is when you create pieces that can be used to make backlinks to other sites and products, something that is highly regarded within the SEO world. 

Another option is to write your own book, and self-publish on Amazon. Although do be aware that this is more of a numbers game than anything else. That is, you need to price your book low and sell as many as possible to make decent money. 

Lastly, you may wish to pursue a writing career by creating your own blog and writing content for that. Indeed, there are several ways that you can monetize a blog such as by getting sponsorship, accepting collaborative posts, and even by using it to advertise and sell your own products. All of which will allow you to generate an income without working in the traditional 9-5 sense. 

 

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