Need money but out of a job? There is always a way to earn small sums (we are not talking about millions) in a slightly devious, but of course legal way, which will help you cover at least the most urgent monthly obligations.
Losing a job can be a burden, but it often is a blessing, as it forces us to we get out of our comfort zone and we do things we wouldn't otherwise do. Who says we have to work 8 or 12 hours at work when we can create a strategy from the comfort of our own home that will earn at least something every day euros?
We collected some the most effective and legal ones ways to make money if you lose your job. Some are easier than others, but almost all require little (or no) capital. They are mainly intended for those who currently going through hard times and you can eventually develop your own business from them.
7+ Legal Ways to Make Money If You're Out of a Job:
1. Sell old games and books online.
Gaming culture may not even be that present in Slovenia, which of course does not mean that you cannot find people abroad who interested in things from the world of games. Log in to the website eBay, where you will most quickly sell games that you no longer play, you are no longer emotionally attached to them and you do not know where to go with them. There will surely be a person who it just needs your game, to build your home gaming collection.
It's the same with books - they're like fast fashion; new ones come on the market every month and it seems a shame to buy used goods that will serve their purpose just as well. Go to the basement, find the books you put away years ago, thinking you would read them someday, but you never touched, and sell them.
WHAT TO DO?
Even in Slovenia, there are sites where you can sell used things - register on the website bolha.com and post your ad. If this is too complicated for you, you can also go to the SMALL ADVERTISEMENT page on the social network Facebook post an ad that will reach a lot more people and sell the item sooner.
2. Sell used electronics.
Anyone who cares at least 1 % about the planet knows what problems humanity is facing - the production of electronic waste has skyrocketed, natural resources are used up, human labor is exploited. Why throw away electronics when you can sell online – many people are involved in this type of business and perhaps your treasury will come in handy.
WHAT TO DO?
You can again contact the website for selling and buying used products in Slovenia (bolha.com) or the Facebook network.
3. Sell on Etsy.
If you're a techie who knows how to use design software, you can on the art website Etsy (or any other) you sell your products - these mainly include logos or other current designs that appeal to the masses.
WHAT TO DO?
If you have a talent for creating with your hands, you can also sell your products there. In the beginning, you can limit your sales to Europe (due to easier and cheaper transport), but if it is successful, take a step further and expand your business worldwide.
4. Sell your original photos.
Do you have an eye for photography? Clearly, you have to be good at making money, but you can sell them on websites like these Shutterstock and iStockPhoto (and many others) to generate passive income from something you enjoy.
WHAT TO DO?
You'll need a good camera, experience, and people willing to step in front of the lens and approve of selling photos. You won't make millions, but you can make your current financial situation easier.
5. Become a tutor.
Parents will do absolutely everything to ensure that their children are successful in school and in such studies that have problems with certain substances, is a lot. If you know that you are exceptionally talented in a particular branch of science, then you can provide instruction.
WHAT TO DO?
You can try it in your home environment and you will see what the results are, otherwise there are also foreign websites that, of course, require additional skills, such as knowledge of the language, culture and school system. If you are not afraid of speaking in front of a crowd, you can also attend a seminar where you give a lecture on a topic that you know extremely well.
6. Rent out an apartment on the Airbnb platform.
The influx of tourists is more than obvious in Slovenia as well - it is not abating, which is why accommodation capacities are often overloaded. If you own an apartment, the fastest way to make money is to rent it out through the platform Airbnb.
WHAT TO DO?
Make sure the business is legal. If you don't own an apartment, you can rent someone else's apartment (parents, grandparents, relatives, friends abroad...) and earn a percentage of the sale.
7. Become an influencer.
Although it seems that the era of influencer marketing is over, this is not true at all. People have always been and will always be interested in the stories of other people, whom they trust rather than some strategically staged advertisement. There are more and more companies, there will be more and more advertising and there will be more and more influencers... so why not combine favorable with useful?
WHAT TO DO?
Create your own story. Be unique and people and companies will recognize you in the sea of influencers. This way you won't make money quickly because it will take a long time for them to recognize your value, but it can pay off financially in the long run.
8. Have a garage sale.
You've probably seen garage sales in American movies, because this type of sale is extremely popular among Americans. In Slovenia, we are not supporters of such events, but you can make an exception - if you have a wide circle of friends and acquaintances who you know would like to have something from your "junk", then don't hesitate.
WHAT TO DO?
Take a good look at all the things you have at home that you'd like to get rid of (toys, kitchen gadgets, , and make money at the same time. If you have a problem with being overly attached to them, watch the series online videos of guru Marie Kondo, which can help you understand why you need to part with material things. If you are not in the mood for this type of sale, you can also take things to flea market and you try to get as much as possible out there.
