By | Gili Malinsky | www.cnbc.com
Side hustles are becoming increasingly popular. Nearly half, 40% of Americans currently have one, according to a May 2022 Zapier survey of 2,032 U.S. adults. That’s up from 34% of Americans in December 2020.
And while making some extra cash may be the most obvious reason to pick one up, there are other reasons to consider doing so as well. Depending on what you choose to do, your side gig could actually help you sharpen the skills you need for your nine-to-five.
Picking up outside work teaches you “how to actually manage your workload without someone else micromanaging you,” says Daniella Flores, founder of side hustle blog I Like To Dabble, as an example of one advantage.
Here are three side hustles to consider that could make you better at your job.
Tutoring
One skill it’s always good to improve on is public speaking.
“You’re going to be called on to give presentations, answer questions, have meetings with your boss, interview for new jobs,” says Jen Glantz, founder of Bridesmaid for Hire and the Odd Jobs Newsletter. “The art of public speaking follows you around.”
Glantz recommends picking up some tutoring. “It’s the art of having to combine skill and teaching with public speaking to get your point across and sometimes even persuasion to get the other person to listen.”
You can tutor kids and adults in an array of fields, ranging from a foreign language to musical instruments to calculus. Pick up tutoring gigs on sites like Varsity Tutors, Lessonface, Wyzant and TutorMe, or let your community know you’re looking to dive in, in case they know anyone interested in your expertise.
