Starting a side hustle after a layoff
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Introduction
Times of recession usually bring Layoffs. Over the past few weeks, we have seen a high number of layoffs from various companies. If you’ve recently been laid off and are looking to bring in some extra cash, starting a side hustle is a great way to get your feet wet. The tricky part is that there’s no one-size-fits-all approach. Some people jump into their new gig as soon as possible, while others take the time to explore their options and do some research before diving into something new.
Explore your options.
The first step to choosing a profitable side hustle is to explore your options. If you have been unemployed for some time and don’t know what to do, it’s natural to feel anxious and unsure about the next step. But don’t worry, you can do plenty of things with your time that will allow you to make money while working from home.
What is the best way to figure out what job is right for me? Start by looking at my skills and interests, then look at how those skills can be applied in different fields. The more I learn about myself, the better my chances of finding something worthwhile to do during my free time – even if it’s just until another full-time job turns up.
Make a plan.
When laying out a side hustle plan, it’s essential to consider all the costs of starting a business. The more information you have about what you’ll need to spend money on and what income sources will be available to fund those expenses, the easier it will be for you to assess whether or not a side hustle is worth pursuing.
To help with this assessment process, consider writing down everything related to your side hustle idea in one place so you can see all your options. Write down:
- All the things that must happen for this idea to succeed (e.g., “I will need a website.”).
- How it would help if others were involved (e.g., “I could use some help writing content”).
- What resources are needed for success (e.g., “I will need an office”)? Any other costs associated with starting up operations or providing ongoing services can also be included here—for example, if renting office space is necessary because there isn’t room at home, then have rent as one of these resources too! This list may seem overwhelming at first glance. Still, by breaking down each component into its parts and considering each step separately, we’ll be able to come up with solutions faster than before!
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Do the math.
To determine your worth, determine how long it will take to complete a project. It’s important to understand that time is money. If you can’t afford to work on your side hustle full-time, you’ll need to devote only as much time as fits into your schedule. If this means working two hours in the morning before heading off to the office and another hour in the evening after dinner with friends or family, then so be it!
Once you’ve determined how much time is available for working on this project, consider how much effort is required. For example: if I’m writing an article about managing finances for young people who are just starting their careers and making $50k/year (let’s say), I’ll want my readers’ attention and engagement. So I’ll need plenty of research information from reliable sources (like bank websites) and plenty of creativity for coming up with catchy titles and compelling introductions/conclusions so that my articles don’t get lost among thousands of others online (like those from Yahoo Finance). The more heavy lifting I have already done beforehand—such as finding all those great resources—the faster things will go once I start writing; like this increasing my hourly rate by reducing excessive stress levels associated with trying to figure out where everything should go or even worse: second-guessing whether it was good enough!
Sometimes you may need help from a financial coach. A financial coach is a person who is trained (and trusted) to look at your finances and identify opportunities to manage your money better. Instead of making decisions for you, they’ll focus more on teaching you money management skills to help you become more confident in reaching your financial goals. Tinikascorner.com is a great resource to help you gather your finances and develop a good plan.
Start small and set realistic goals.
When you’re first starting, it can be tempting to want to make much money as quickly as possible. When you’re in a new line of work, though, it’s essential that you start small and set realistic goals for yourself.
Set up a workspace.
Consider setting aside a small area for your side hustle if you have a home office. If you don’t have an office, try to find somewhere else in your house where you can be alone and undisturbed. This might be the dining room or a corner of the basement—where there’s no music playing or other distractions.
It’s also essential to ensure that this designated space is equipped with all the tools you’ll need for your new side hustle business: computer and internet access; paper and envelopes; pens, pencils, and highlighters; filing cabinet/paper tray (with manila folders); calculator; stapler/scissors combo tool; tape dispenser (or binder clips). You may want to assign specific items to their drawer so they’re easy to find later when it comes time for filing paperwork or organizing receipts!
Keep your side hustle focused on looking for another job.
It’s essential to avoid getting too attached to having a side hustle, especially if you’re actively looking for another job. While it’s likely that your side hustle will be fun and rewarding, there are no guarantees about how much it will pay or how much work you can find online. You don’t want to waste time pining over something that may never come together exactly as planned—especially if it means missing out on opportunities at other jobs.
Remember that it’s OK to fail.
If you have yet to have any success, don’t worry. Success can result from failure, but it’s not the only thing worth working towards. Failure is a part of life; learning from your mistakes will lead you to success in the future. Remember that failing isn’t always bad; it just means there’s something new to learn!
Your first job may not be your dream job; it might even be one you don’t want. But remember this: if being unemployed for too long has given you an opportunity for introspection and self-reflection, it might help shape your career path into something more meaningful in the long run.
Conclusion
Starting a side hustle after a layoff is an excellent way to explore new interests and make extra money. It can be so much fun that you may turn your side hustle into a full-time gig!
- Starting a side hustle can help you explore new interests. If you’re interested in trying something new but have never had the time, creating a side hustle could be the perfect opportunity. Maybe you want to learn how to write software code or become proficient at playing the piano; either way, working from home on your schedule gives you more freedom than ever.
- Starting a side hustle can help create your own business. If there is some product or service that people are willing to pay for and need access to.
This journey can be fun, exciting, and rewarding and doesn’t require a full-time commitment. But to get started, you must ensure that you’re prepared with the right tools and knowledge before diving into this new venture. Good Luck!