The 9 best small jobs to make ends meet
2. Pet-sitter
Keeping animals is a great way to make ends meet. By keeping a cat in your home, you will earn on average 10 euros per day . While if you prefer dogs it can go up to 15 euros . To get started quickly, it's important to show in your ad that you love animals, are used to taking care of them, and are trustworthy.
3. Translator
If you are lucky enough to be bilingual, you can take the opportunity to put butter in your spinach. the remuneration ranges from 10 euros to 40 euros per hour or more. It will depend on the language you are translating and your skills as a translator. Remember to indicate your level of translator in your ad because it looks more professional and your ad will be more successful.
4. School support
To teach tutoring to elementary school students, you don't need to have done Harvard. This little job is still far from easy and it cannot be improvised. You must have good preparation for the student to progress. But if you do well, you have a good chance of getting more and more student. Average compensation is around 12/17 euros an hour . You need to be patient, attentive, and educator. In your ad, pay attention to the description of your experience and the studies you have done.
5. Photographer
If you love to take photos and are good at it, offer your photographer services for weddings or other events. On the other hand, to do this little job you absolutely need the equipment that goes with it. To begin with, offer a loved one to take their wedding photos for free, if they don't trust them, they can always pay a professional photographer. This will allow you to see your level. You can make a first photo album that you will present to your next customers to canvass them.
6. Repairer
If you are a good handyman and enjoy it, know that your skills are in high demand. The remuneration can range from 12 euros to 16 euros per hour on average. In order for your ad to be effective, clearly explain why you are the right man or woman for the job and your experience as an amateur handyman. Please feel free to give examples of what you DIY.
7. IT assistant
IT support is in high demand and more and more so. If you have the skills to do a little computer maintenance, you will be able to make ends meet and not just a little. You can charge between 17 and 30 euros per hour on average for troubleshooting or computer maintenance. Be careful not to make an announcement too difficult because the person looking for your services is unfamiliar with computers. Show your experience and skills with ease.
8. Personal shopper
This little job is brand new in France. It involves going shopping for someone. This service should be more and more widespread. You have to be able to get a good customer base because this odd job is not very recurring. You will earn between 12 and 20 euros per hour but if in addition you offer a personal stylist service, you can ask for a lot more. To be eye-catching, your ad must show that you have a fashion sensibility, taste, and budget because it's your customer's money that you spend.
9. Home gardener
Why stay locked in an office when you can take care of flowers and plants. You can earn between 12 and 15 euros per hour . You must love a gardener but above all have a green thumb. Your ad should highlight your experience and passion for gardening. You also need to show that you are serious and trustworthy.