This page documents real side gigs I’ve tested or am actively running.
Some work.
Some don’t.
Most fall somewhere in between.
This is not a list of “best side gigs.”
It’s a record of what actually happens when you try them.
How Side Gigs Are Evaluated
Every side gig here is evaluated using the same basic criteria:
- Time invested
- Money earned vs money spent
- Repeatability
- Stress and friction
- Practical limits and scalability
Results are shared honestly, including when something doesn’t work as expected.
Active Side Gigs
These are side gigs currently being tested or maintained.
- Uber Driving America
Status: Active
Real-world driving experience, including rural and non-urban markets. - Freelance Work (Fiverr)
Status: Active
Platform-based freelancing with a focus on what actually converts and what wastes time.
Additional active gigs will appear here as they are started.
Inactive or Archived Side Gigs
These are experiments that ran their course or were stopped for practical reasons.
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Why it ended: Replace this when applicable
This section exists to document lessons learned, not to hide failures.
Future Side Gigs
These are ideas or opportunities planned for testing.
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Status: Planned
Nothing listed here is guaranteed to happen.
Ideas only move to “Active” once real testing begins.
Browse by Time Horizon
Side gigs tend to fall into different time commitments:
- Short-term
Faster income attempts with higher friction and variability. - Mid-term
Gigs that require setup and consistency but are more stable. - Long-term
Skills or systems that compound slowly over time.
You’ll see these time horizons referenced across projects and write-ups.
Tools Used Across Side Gigs
Most side gigs rely on a small set of common tools.
You can find those here:
Tools for Side Gigs
Notes on Expectations
Side gigs are not magic.
- Easy money is usually marketing
- Most gigs take longer than advertised
- Some gigs fail even when done “right”
This site exists to document reality, not sell optimism.
Where to Go Next
- Start with Active Side Gigs above
- Or read Start Here for how this site works
Status
This page evolves as new side gigs are tested and old ones are retired.