I’m at the age where everyone seems to be getting a job and working after school or on the weekends. My parents are pushing me to get a job like everyone else, however, I find myself busy enough as it is.
Here are some tips to start earning and making money –
- Get a part-time job when you are in Year 7,8,9 or 10
During these 4 years, the pressure of school won’t be as tough or important as it is in Year 11 and 12. This being said, school IS still important, however, you want to start getting some experience for when you actually apply for a job later on. Companies and businesses tend to hire experienced people to do jobs, so working and getting that experience at a younger age is crucial for the long term. During Year 11 and 12, you will find yourself becoming busier and with less and less time on your hands to do other things, such as working at a part-time job.
- Research!
Researching a variety of different jobs is very important, as you want to have a all rounded knowledge of skills and experience. By doing research, you can find a job that is well suited to your needs, and that can give you a set of new skills.
- Find a job that is flexible
By finding a job that is flexible and suitable for your needs, will allow for the job to work for you and not the other way around. For example, if you are working at Kmart, there are many workers who will be able to cover for you if you can’t do a shift. A flexible job gives you options!
- Try going online
An online job is one that you can do from the comfort of your own home. It allows you to be creative with how you earn/make money online, and there are a myriad of opportunities for you to make money like this.
For example –
- Use Amazon Affiliate Links
- Poshmark (sell things online)
- Building Websites
- Fiverr
- Make Youtube videos
- Sell stock videos and photos
- Drop Shipping
I was inspired by a youtube video by MyLifeIsEva to write this blog post, so I hope some of these tips helped you!