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Fluffyrug191 · 20/11/2023 19:45

Well maybe not actually only fans, I'm fat, the wrong side of 35 and have no time to shave anything, let alone wear makeup. But seriously I need a side hustle! I earn decent money, around 40-45k and hubby about the same but compared to a few years ago it just doesn't stretch quite as well as it used to. I know so many people are in the same (and worse) boats. I don't for a second pleas poverty but I would really like to top up our earnings a bit.

Does anyone do anything that actually provides a lucrative side income?? I know girls that do FM fragrances etc and I'm not for anything MLM related but there must be something I can do! Any suggestions??

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Fantasia99 · 20/11/2023 19:48

You won't make much money. Honestly don't even bother.

Luxell934 · 20/11/2023 19:48

Online surveys. I make 1k a month and it only takes 10 minutes a day.

Joke. Get a part time evening or weekend job?

Ffsebok · 20/11/2023 19:49

Your joint take home pay is around the £5k mark. You must be able to cut your cloth accordingly to make that work.

Begsthequestion · 20/11/2023 19:49

Yes YABU with your clickbait title and 90 grand a year household humblebrag

Ffsebok · 20/11/2023 19:50

Fantasia99 · 20/11/2023 19:48

You won't make much money. Honestly don't even bother.

Exactly. It'd be much easier to shave off some outgoings rather than kill yourself working a 2nd job.

Fawbs89 · 20/11/2023 19:51

I buy mens clothes in charity shops and other bits and pieces and resell online. Mostly look out for designer or vintage items. Make a good side income from it x

gofullpelt · 20/11/2023 19:53

Do you wfh and like dogs? If so you could join rover and dog sit while you're working from home.

Nevermind31 · 20/11/2023 19:59

What are you good at? Do you have time and energy?
but really, if side hustles paid well they wouldn’t be side hustles…

Fluffyrug191 · 20/11/2023 20:02

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Luxell934 · 20/11/2023 19:48

Online surveys. I make 1k a month and it only takes 10 minutes a day.

Joke. Get a part time evening or weekend job?

Where do you do this? Do you have any recommendations? How long did it take you to earn that?

anon2134 · 20/11/2023 20:17

Ah didn't read the joke part.

bippityboppity87 · 20/11/2023 20:19

It's hard to get into. It's not as simple as posting a few half nude pics and getting money. You need a following, ideally on TikTok, reddit, Instagram etc. You'll make nothing otherwise

SilverBranchGoldenPears · 20/11/2023 20:21

Get an English teaching qualification and teach evening classes?

WhamBamThankU · 20/11/2023 20:37

Luxell934 · 20/11/2023 19:48

Online surveys. I make 1k a month and it only takes 10 minutes a day.

Joke. Get a part time evening or weekend job?

I just snorted pop down my nose at this 🤣🤣

NewbieSM · 20/11/2023 22:25

Op do not do Only Fans, it's a terrible idea. First off Only Fans is dominated by many young, beautiful women so competition is fierce and to have any chance at making a decent income you would need to be uploading content frequently. You would need a large following and you would have to be identifiable and willing to perform acts of a very intimate nature. The internet is forever and how would you feel if one of your children stumbled across a video of their Mum making porn? Cultivate a second income stream for sure but choose something else.

Begsthequestion · 21/11/2023 17:22

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Fuck off you self indulgent, greedy planet wrecker.

Sorry everyone just lowering myself to op's level for a moment there. At least mine was accurate though.

BenZodiazapam · 21/11/2023 17:32

Can you look for a new job with more money, or go for promotion? Rent out a room to a lodger, clear out and sell the contents of your garage? The market is crowded for people trawling charity shops for clothes to sell on Vinted. My local charity shops are just full of stretched out Primark and broken jewellery these days but if you live somewhere fancy you may get lucky - not sure it’s worth the time. Early morning office cleaning, odd job gardener, don’t start gambling, swap your car for a cheaper one, avoid using it when you can, Deliveroo or Just Eat delivery, supermarket delivery shopper, Amazon driver, bar/waiting staff, Saturday job in John Lewis, invigilator, farmers market jam seller?

Sidebeforeself · 21/11/2023 17:37

I think it’s a bit mean calling us sarcastic pricks when you are being deliberately provocative ! But to answer the question .. if you don’t have spare capacity for a 2nd job you must look to cutting costs. Or partner could take a second job?

SgtJuneAckland · 21/11/2023 17:39

How's your ironing? SIL has a decent sideline and just does it while watching TV

Quweenie · 21/11/2023 17:42

Jesus. Don’t hold back! 🙄

Quweenie · 21/11/2023 17:42

I have no idea why people automatically think you’re being ‘inflammatory’.

There is definitely money to be made down this route, but you need to research, research, research!

PositiveLife · 21/11/2023 17:53

No, but I feel quite similar. I earn slightly more than you but I'm a single parent and have really noticed that it doesn't go anywhere near as far as it used to.

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