And we all know time is the most valuable asset of humans.
We get that the past few months have been tough for you whether it is mentally, emotionally, or physically. You may have had to abandon your student accommodation midterm or maybe still be reeling from financial or personal loss.
Staying stuck indoors in what may probably be the most youthful years of your life, seems like a tough job which is why we curated a special of online and remote jobs so that you are able to earn a little money on the side and make something productive of your time inside.
Here are some easy and efficient ways to convert your available time into additional money after lockdown.
1. Be An Online Tutor.
We are all well aware that good education has become quite expensive to acquire these days. Notably, during this hard time of the pandemic, not many would be able to afford a tutor.
Here comes your substantial role. If you feel you’re qualified and have proper knowledge for a particular subject, you can use this chance to earn extra money by charging nominal prices. Besides educational topics, you can also use your expertise in an art form(if you know any) to rake up your wallet.
Perhaps, teaching for the first time can make you nervous. Don’t worry; we’ve got you covered- several online courses can help you master the skill of teaching. All you need for this job is;
- Good internet and a working device.
- Extensive knowledge of the assigned subject.
- And a quiet place to conduct the classes.
Online tutoring is a pretty adaptable program where you can use the most comfortable space of your hostel or student accommodation. You’ll also have surplus time in your hands for utilizing it in comfort.
2. Use Your Writing Skills.
Have you always wanted to write? Here’s your chance to weave magic with your words and hit the jackpot.
Lockdown and coronavirus have impacted all other businesses heavily, but the content market is still cruising steadily. While getting your hands on a freelancing project may turn out to be a bit bothering; however, several websites are available where you can make money by producing unique and consistent content.
Similarly, you can opt-out for writing articles if you think you’re not suitable for business blogs. It imparts you the liberty to plan and write what you fancy and explore your depths as a writer. This experience will also turn out to be of value when you’ve to write a thesis or assignments for your course.
You can also tap into your passionate side, start your blog, write as a guest for others, gain exposure, and raise your reputation. Additionally, you can enhance it further to gain exposure on social media platforms.
3. Help Brand’s Improve.
Are you hunting for a job that makes you good money with minimum efforts? Then online surveys are what you’re looking for!
Perhaps, the most uncomplicated and risk-free job you could ever do. All you have to do is give your authentic and faithful reviews on company products for brands to improve their quality. To be more precise, you’ll help a brand emerge victorious in a sales war with its rivals.
The payment range can differ from company to company; some companies pay via vouchers or coupons, while others payout via UPI apps or deposit the amount directly in your bank account. The outlay varies from 10£ to £20 per survey. Some companies will permit you to cash out only after you’ve accumulated a certain amount.
Nonetheless, as the effort in this work is relatively moderate, it generally takes a small interval of time to mount up sufficient funds to withdraw. You can utilize the remainder of your day doing other important stuff or take a well-deserved rest. For starters, you can check websites like Vindale research, Survey Junkie, and Swagbucks.
4) Use those excellent photography skills
If roaming around with a camera while having a penchant for capturing appealing and picturesque photos seems something that you already love to do, we have some good news for you. You can monetise this skill while you are still a student and make some money on the side.
It is a pretty evident fact that there is a rise in visual media and the online domain to grow and host businesses today.
This is the main reason why there is an increase in demand for aesthetic feeds or sites. Let’s be honest for a moment and just admit that we do judge something by how it looks in its first impression, especially in today’s fast-paced world. This is the reason why businesses are willing to pay in large amounts for factors that can increase their appeal to the masses, and if you are a budding photographer, there hasn’t been a better time for you.
5) Channelling the social media expertise within you
Okay to be frank if you are a teenager you may have been called out at least once for your excessive use of your phone or social media. In today’s day and age, most organisations are adapting to the new normal and what better place to start than to establish the right presence on the popular social media handles.
Who knows the battlefield better than the one who has spent the most hours on it! If you are a student, who genuinely likes to connect with their virtual audience regularly and keep their feeds updated constantly, what better job could you ask for! There is so much demand in this field that many teenagers have opened up their own social media agencies from the comforts of their Student accommodation or dorms.
It is a great part-time job that can help you have a little more fun on the weekends with your fellow mates without putting too much strain on your pocket money.
6) Assist companies virtually
Running an organisation can be quite a stressful or complex part yet there are many menial and low-level jobs in every organisation that do not require any skilled labour but are nonetheless necessary for the smooth functioning of the company.
Companies are always looking for people who are willing to do such tasks, and a great plus point is that you have the flexibility and the option to work remotely.
A few examples of such tasks can be
- Data Entry
- Form filling
- Updating the sites
- Scheduling tasks and communication
And much more
Conclusion:
Our whole lifestyle right from what is normal to what is not has changed in a span of 2 to 4 months. Everybody is scared about the present as well as the future state of things whether it is the economy or health.
A little extra money on the side could go a long way in such challenging times and we have written this article with the intention of giving you some insight into how you can make this money without having to put your health in danger. We hope that this article may have been of good use to you.
Also, for all the students who are still dreaming of further education in different towns and cities but have no clue how to go about it in such critical times, Amberstudent is your one-stop-shop, and they are very supportive. They will help you secure the perfect student accommodation that is properly suited to your needs and also help arrange virtual tours of the place in case you cannot immediately visit the place but want to have a look at it.
Glenn Fernandes is a Content Writer at AmberStudent. A writer by day and reader by night, his passion includes football, the TV show FRIENDS and Brookly Nine-Nine, poetry and an unhealthy obsession for sarcastic replies. He has his own Poetry account on Instagram.