Side hustles have long been a favorite American way to make extra cash. Now, Gen Z is getting in on the action. Two thirds, 59% of Gen Zers say they currently have a side hustle, according to a May 2022 Zapier survey of 2,032 adults. On average, they spend 10.5 hours per week on their hustles.
If you’re one among this younger generation and are considering picking up a hustle yourself, there is no end to the opportunities of what you can do. You could try some affiliate marketing on your social media channels, for example, deliver food or do some secret shopping.
Another side hustle to consider is virtual assisting, which encompasses a wide variety of activities. “Whatever your core skills are, you can get paid to assist someone virtually in those skills,” says Jen Glantz, founder of Bridesmaid for Hire and the creator of the Monday Pick-Me-Up and Odd Jobs newsletter.
Here’s what virtual assisting covers, how much you stand to make and where you can find gigs.
‘Maybe you’re really great at Excel’
The term “virtual assistant” is a catch all for a slew of different types of work.
Scheduling, event planning, social media management, research, “maybe you’re really great at Excel or you’re great at Google Docs or you’re great at Photoshop or you’re really, really good at organization,” says Glantz.
Peruse virtual assistant profiles on sites like Fiverr and Upwork to see what kind of services they’re offering, then consider what kind of skills you have to offer yourself. Keep in mind, just because you don’t see those skills listed, doesn’t mean you can’t offer them.
Try sites like Belay, Robert Half or Fiverr
In terms of how to find virtual assistant work, there are a myriad options.
- Sites like Belay help connect virtual assistants with employers who need their services. You’ll apply on the site and they’ll put you in contact with potential employers who pay between $18 and $21 per hour, according to the company. Keep in mind, they prefer you to work in the nine to five…
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