CommunityBy Xiaoman

Side hustles this year?

Students & 9-to-5ers, real talk

Looking for a solid side hustle this year — without the usual traps. Anyone done online support, photo assisting, or weekend F&B? How’s the pay vs. the grind? Drop real notes below — “follow your passion” alone doesn’t help :)

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Ajie
3h ago
Quit weekend F&B last week. Looks fine on paper, legs were done after a shift.
Ali
5h ago
Online support is sit-down work, but night shifts and angry tickets hit hard.
Kiko
Yesterday
Photo assisting depends on the crew. Ask about meals and transport before you say yes.
Wanfeng
Yesterday
What’s tutoring pay like where you are? Per-session works for me.
Zhe
2d ago
Same question — anything light that won’t wreck the day job?
Miaomiao
2d ago
I edit short-form video freelance. Busy seasons pay; quiet ones don’t. Don’t treat it like salary.
Lao Xu
3d ago
Always math the real hourly. Some same-day pay gigs net less than a convenience store after fees.
Xiaoman
3d ago
Thanks all — I’ll post a short avoid-the-traps list next.
JustBrowsing
4d ago
My legs already filed a complaint 🦵😅