With inflation reaching record highs, and economic crisis looming above us, our lives are getting tighter. Most people are already feeling it: from increased rent and ridiculous gas prices, to things many people took for granted, like morning frappuccinos and sushi takeaways, now becoming luxuries.
So when every little penny counts, you gotta hustle. In order to get us all some ideas how to survive in this gloomy economy, we looked at these two illuminating Reddit threads (this and this). People are sharing overlooked yet well (some unexpectedly!) paying jobs that desperately need workers right now, so it may give you some ideas for money-making career prospects.
Psst! After you’re done, be sure to check out our previous article about the easiest legal ways to make money on the side!
#1
I work as a lunch lady.
I get school vacations off, summers off, and weekends. No nights, or even really afternoons, it’s amazing. I also get benefits, and every year I get a raise, so between the money and the time off, the job is 100% worth it.
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#2
Garbage collectors in New York are paid up to $112k, a solid salary considering you don’t even need a degree. Sounds like a nice fallback plan for me.
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#3
Plumbers, they can charge 100$ an hour easy because people are stupid about regular things.
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#4
Great money in pressure washing/exterior cleaning.
Also, gutter cleaning. $100/hr is no problem on gutter cleaning. Requires no skill, and minimal equipment. If you’re ever broke, buy a ladder and clean gutters.
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#5
Mobile crane operator, union guys pull over 200k and its a trade thats pretty easy on the body.
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#6
I’m a gardener. There’s a serious lack of folks willing to do manual labour in the outdoors year-round. Most commercial properties have to maintain a certain amount of green area in our city. Hospitals and other places like that need legitimate crews to do the work with professionalism (no cat calling or spitting or swearing etc) including bonded employees and good insurance and equipment etc.
As a result we are in demand and we get paid surprisingly well. No university education needed, low barrier to entry, great pay and job security.
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#7
Waterslide tester, the rides are already confirmed to be safe enough for humans to ride. You’re basically getting paid to ride on a safe waterslide and give feedback.
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#8
I was a bathroom attendant in a fancy restaurant. Made hundred of dollars a night in cash to do next to nothing.
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#9
Collecting golf balls. Saw on the news a guy makes over $250,000 traveling around and using scuba gear getting golf balls.
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#10
Medical illustrator.
You know like the anatomical drawings in scientific journals and such, the people behind that make a pretty good living. My friend dated one for a while and I was surprised how well she was doing.
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#11
Skill trades. You don’t need a 4year degree. Some programs are less than a year. Not everyone needs to be an engineer. Go be a welder, electrician, machine repair, or a pipe fitter.
#12
Becoming a locksmith changed my life. Well paid and I get to help people out I love it
#13
Utility lineman. There is a developing shortage nationwide due to baby boom retirements. It’s well paid base, but the overtime is fabulous.
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#14
Court reporting. Stenography is a tough skill to learn, but plenty of court reporters earn over $100k. And no college degree required (although most CRs will need to be certified).
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#15
UPS drivers can make close to 100k if you stay there long enough.
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#16
I work at home as a closed captioner broadcaster for the News. I make my own schedule and make between $35-$65 per hour depending on the job. Large investment to get started but significantly worth the payout.
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#17
Environmental Inspector in the Oil and Gas industry. Make $200,000 a year saving the planet.
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#18
Landscape lighting installation, never knew the industry existed. Now I love it and hope to run my own company someday.
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#19
Hotdog vendors can earn 6 figures in a year
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#20
Did you know people put gutters on their houses to catch the rain as it falls off the roof? I didn’t either until a guy walked up to me and handed me a job doing it. Turns out making $300-600 a day is an every day thing doing it piece rate in Florida.
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#21
Underwater welding pays a tremendous amount.
The only one I know personally retired comfortably in his 40’s.
#22
Funeral Director is a great paying job with not a whole lot of schooling. That’s what I do and I make about $75,000.
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#23
Ice, producing Ice with industrial machines and selling it to people who export food makes you about 3k per day(about 60 tons of ice sold per day)
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