October 2020 Side Hustlers Income Reports

   I love when side hustlers share their income especially when they are getting out of debt!  There is a way to make extra money each month when you are hustling! 

Here are Dave Ramsey side hustlers that are working to get out of debt and work on financial peace!  They have shared their journeys in our facebook group!   

Donna 

This last month was a major slowdown in regards to extra income from my previous month but we knew it would be. October is our anniversary and also our son's birthday so we had two long weekends planned. I don't know why I'd be making all the extra money if we didn't occasionally enjoy it!!! (Well...to retire early... but I need to enjoy some of this life along the way)

Marketplace: Didn't clear quite as much it this month BUT like I say every month, the less you have, the less you have to clean. If you're not using it, get rid of it.

Travel Business: (Same statement as last month) Tough times with Covid but starting to book trips for further out and you don't receive those commissions until the trips are traveled. This is definitely something where I am looking at the long run....a slow build with hopefully a lucrative payoff.

Senegence: Took the time to really show my in stock items and get them in people's hands.

Magnetic Lash Business: This is a direct sales business and my favorite. I put in minimal work but love what I am selling.

 

The Corl Reduction Andrew & Tiffany Corl 

Another month of side hustling down and another $2,200 came in and was applied to our debt snowball. Andrew's money is down this month a little bit, well we went to Nashville for the Business Boutique Conference (Tiffany went to that, Andrew relaxed).

What are you selling on ebay,mercari, and poshmark to make so much???

am turning selling into a business. My store page is @tiffanystreasurestrinkets if you want to check it out. I sell new & gently used clothing, jewelry, books, collectibles and more.

 

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Work at Home Reviewing Academic Tests

 

ACADEMIC TEST SCORING- NON-PHONE WORK FROM HOME JOBS

These jobs involve scoring students’ tests and essays. Most of these will require a bachelor’s degree or higher to be considered.

ACT

Readers Wanted!

We need qualified people to read and score student essays for the ACT Writing Test.

Essay scoring takes place online, facilitated by an Electronic Performance Evaluation Network (ePEN) System designed by Pearson Educational Measurement. This means you can read and score essays anytime and from any personal workstation with an Internet connection.

Writing Test essays are scored at intervals throughout the year. Compensation will be performance based. Scorers can realize $12/hour or more based on a combination of performance indicators, including quality and rate.

Prospective applicants will have the following qualifications:

A bachelor's degree or higher

Current teaching experience (preferred)

Experience teaching high school English to juniors and seniors (preferred)

U.S. citizenship, resident alien status, or authorized to work in the U.S.

Reside in the U.S.

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Educational Testing Service

Constructed-response scoring professionals are part-time employees who are Readers for the College Board's Advanced Placement® (AP®) Program or other testing programs, and/or Raters associated with ETS's TOEIC®, TOEFL®, Praxis® and GRE® programs. Work schedules are varied and cyclical throughout the year, depending on the number of test takers and test administrations.

Constructed-response scoring professionals evaluate samples of performance such as written short answers or essays, spoken responses and portfolios. Work takes place online and at scoring sites throughout the United States.

Measurement Incorporated

Reader/Evaluator. Scoring tests. Must have a bachelor’s degree and submit a writing sample.

Readers/Evaluators score student responses to English language arts, mathematics, science, and other test items. They are hired on a temporary, project-by-project basis; most work occurs from March to June. Both site-based and remote positions are available. Readers/Evaluators receive paid training at the beginning of each project. They must be able to accept and reliably apply the required scoring criteria throughout each project. They also must be willing to operate in a repetitive task situation and maintain confidentiality and project security.

Job Requirements and Expectations Proof of a bachelor’s degree (any field) from an accredited college or university or an equivalent foreign degree verified by an educational equivalency agency recognized by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services Recognition of Reader/Evaluator requirements and/or completion of a successful interview Proof of eligibility to work in the United States (completion of Form I-9) Attendance during training is mandatory Regular weekly attendance throughout a project is required.

Pearson Education

Scorer. Must have at least a bachelor’s degree.

We are the world’s learning company with more than 24,000 employees operating in 70 countries. We combine world-class educational content and assessment,powered by services and technology, to enable more effective teaching and personalized learning at scale. We believe that wherever learning flourishes so do people. The Evaluation Systems group of Pearson offers dynamic teacher licensing and performance assessment solutions. Our custom teacher licensure testing programs are 100 percent aligned to state standards. We also provide a wide variety of teacher licensure testing services such as test development, administration, and scoring. We work in a collaborative environment and are passionate about education. Scoring offers the opportunity to network with other professionals and stay abreast of the latest developments in your field. Scorers have a direct impact on the quality of the next generation of teachers and help to maintain professional standards. Scorers enjoy the change of pace, the mental challenge and the opportunity to give back to their educational field.

Vericant –

Rater. Must have at least a bachelor’s degree, be a native English speaker and have a good command of English grammar.

The Vericant Spoken English Evaluation (SEE) is an evaluation of the English language proficiency demonstrated during the Vericant Video Interview. The SEE rubric was developed from the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR). The SEE score reflects an interviewee’s ability to communicate in an interview setting across five areas: Linguistic Range, Grammatical Accuracy, Fluency, Spoken Interaction, and Coherence. Most native speakers will receive scores between 4 and 6 on the SEE rubric. A score of 5 or above indicates a socially nuanced and linguistically diverse proficiency level that is normally demonstrated by a highly educated person.

Write Score –

Write Score is a fast-growing educational company that helps administrators, teachers, and students use our assessment data to promote learning and academic achievement. All our students’ writing responses, from our own formative assessments, are scored by professional scorers, who work remotely. ​Our scoring season will begin with the first orientation in late July to early August. We are looking for conscientious people to read and score student responses. Applicants first undergo orientation, pass the qualifying levels, and then score actual student responses. During orientation, applicants will analyze student papers to learn the scoring system, score practice papers, and discuss the results with lead instructors. Additionally, all applicants must pass a qualifying test to become a scorer. ​Write Score has scorer positions available throughout the school year and the position requires scorers who have a 2-year college degree and pass the final qualifying test.

Nordstrom Remote Work at Home Customer Care Specialist

Great news Nordstrom a leading retailer is hiring seasonal customer care specialists. 

You will be the voice of Nordstrom, fielding real-time calls, e-mails and live chat from customers across the country. A successful candidate is caring and compassionate, enthusiastic, solutions-oriented, and committed to keeping customer satisfaction and outstanding Nordstrom customer service at the core of every action and decision. 

Hours of Operation: 24/7 
Shifts: 5 days a week, 8-hour shifts (one weekend day, per week required); schedules will be available at time of offer

apply here 

A day in the life…

• Consistently deliver Nordstrom’s legendary customer service by supporting our customers via phone, chat and/or email. Our Customer Care Specialists are empowered to answer inquiries, resolve concerns and connect our customers with the products and services that create loyal Nordstrom customers.
• Our inbound contact center is a fast-paced environment where Customer Care Specialists successfully troubleshoot and resolve a high-volume of contacts by navigating multiple systems. Our Work from Home Customer Care Specialists engage and collaborate with their team members virtually inclusive of team and recognition meetings.  
• Multi-tasking is key as this role requires the ability to assist customers while accurately entering customer information, notes, messages and orders via phone, live chat and/or email into our order management systems.
• To deliver renowned customer service, you will be trained and empowered to provide great service. In this environment you’ll need to achieve and maintain performance measures with an emphasis on customer satisfaction, quality, reliability, and attention to detail
   

You own this if you have…

• Passion for providing excellent customer service
• A talent for critical thinking and problem solving
• A quiet secure home work space and the ability to be available to accept customer contacts for an 8-hour shift with scheduled meal and rest periods.
• Great verbal and written communication along with active listening skills
• A high level of self-motivation to multi-task and manage time effectively with minimal supervision
• Demonstrated computer experience and technical troubleshooting acumen, as well as the ability to navigate through multiple systems at once with dual monitors
• The ability to work a set schedule, with required overtime as business needs; flexibility required during peak hours
• Strong professional and personal accountability – both are critical to your success in a virtual environment
• The ability to work a set schedule, with required overtime as business needs; flexibility required during peak hours and severe weather
• 6+ months experience within an inbound call center required
• 6+ months experience within a retail environment preferred
   

Technical requirements… 

• 19-inch or greater dual monitors with built in DVI connections
• USB mouse and USB ergonomic keyboard
• Headset/Mic combination - USB connected
• Webcam - USB connected
• High Speed Internet: Minimum upload speed 15 MB and Minimum download speed 2 MB/s
• Candidates must provide and meet all technical requirements prior to start date - which is a week prior to training

Go to your state to apply 

 Oklahoma – New Mexico – Arizona – Tennessee – Texas – Utah – Iowa – Florida.

September 2020 Side Hustlers Income Reports

  I love when side hustlers share their income especially when they are getting out of debt!  There is a way to make extra money each month when you are hustling! 

Here are Dave Ramsey side hustlers that are working to get out of debt and work on financial peace!  They have shared their journeys in our facebook group!   

Amanda T 

Side Hustle income for September. Qkids is teaching English online . R+F is my direct sales business. I worked so much at my church that I really didn't have time for extra work on my usual things like Mturk. Mystery shopping places haven't picked up since covid hit, which sucks.

Qkids is teaching English to Chinese students-great side gig for teachers 

Good types of mturk to work 

Best Surveys companies online 

10 Legit Apps That Pay You to Shop and Pay You Back!

Donna 

I'm on top of it this month! When you're doing all the "extra" work, it makes it much easier to get through it when you're writing it down and seeing that it is fruitful!

Marketplace: I REALLY cleared out some closets this past month. Like I say every month, the less you have, the less you have to clean. If you're not using it, get rid of it.

Extra Shifts: This is just working extra shifts at my traditional "9-5".

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Andrew and Tifany of the Corl Reduction 

We are back over $3K in side hustle income!!!!! This has been tough. Andrew was worried about this month. Door Dash has been very slow and many nights were not that great. Tiffany's business continues to grow and generate income. We are continuing on and paying down the larger debts.

Andrew works Doordash  at 25 hours per week. I do four hours on Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday nights. Friday and Saturday are 6.5 hour nights.

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Make Money Delivering Take Out Food or Groceries

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Make Money Delivering Take Out Food or Groceries

Running errands and making deliveries are great for quick cash outside the home. It's also very flexible work! Do as much as you can when you can.

Most of these companies advertise earnings upwards of $18 hourly, but you may earn less. Those inflated totals fail to factor in gas, car wear and tear, or work availability.

If these side hustles  are of interest, I'd recommend doing more than one to make it worth your while.

Shipt –  Be a shopper for Shipt, delivering groceries on-demand for people who request the service. Shipt claims it's possible to earn $22/hourly, but around $10 is more likely according to reports from many Shipt shoppers. Shipt is owned by Target Stores  . Once hired, you simply download their user friendly app to get started. Payment is once a week via PayPal.

I do Shipt,  I LOVED it and made a great income. You get offered shops via the ap. You accept, or not...your choice. ..t’s a grocery delivery service from Kroger, HEB/central Market, Mayer, Target etc. (but we also deliver anything target sales, Petco, CVS, Sur la Table, party City, Office Max). They pay a small percentage of the total  then you get tips.

 

Get Paid to Design & Sell T-Shirts

Instacart –   Earn extra money shopping for others As a shopper, you go to the grocery store like normal, except you’re getting paid to shop for others. Work whenever it works for youWith no set hours or days, you can shop as much or as little as you want, anytime you want.

Instacart is looking for new shoppers -great part time side hustle!!    - 

Sarah Hlad has been an Instacart shopper since early April, and already she’s earned almost $3,000.“The first week I did it, I paid off my whole credit card,” she told FOX Business. Before the coronavirus hit the U.S., 20-year-old Hlad worked at an Equinox Sports Club in Manhattan. However, to slow the spread of the coronavirus, Equinox -- and other gyms across the country -- announced March 16 that it would temporarily close all its locations, so Hlad relocated to southern New Jersey where she grew up.  After quarantining for two weeks in Manahawkin, she signed up to be a shopper at Instacart, the grocery delivery app.

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DoorDash – Get paid to pick up food orders from various restaurants that use the DoorDash service and deliver it to the people who ordered.

What you do is you go to the restaurant  after your phone alerts you to then you pick up the food then you drive to the customer's house then you're done easy

Grab this car organizer to help with your door dash car organization 

 

 once you have all your equipment and are approved to work it’s a really easy way to make some quick cash, especially on the weekends. you don’t get reimbursed for gas or anything but I've honestly made enough to cover gas and still make a profit and put some towards my debt.

 You don’t have to take every order that pops up. Take the orders that are about $1.80 per mile (use gas wisely). Look at YouTube videos of Dashers. They give tips too.  Dash on your way back home from the other side of the city… Can be a good gig, if you do it smart.

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Postmates Become a “Fleet delivery driver” for Postmates and get paid for deliveries of all kinds of items. You  will be take home 100 percent of what you earn and payments are made weekly or cash out when you want instantly.

Uber Eats Instead of traditional food delivery jobs where the hours aren’t flexible, try being your own boss with Uber Eats. Get paid to deliver on your schedule using the food delivery app most downloaded by customers.

Some feedback from our group  on grocery delivery 

James shared 

door dash is ok, just dont take offers less than $7, they hide tips above $7. They also will show at least $1 per mile if there is a tip to cover it. ie 8 miles and $8.25 could have tips, 8 miles and $7.99 wont have a hidden tip.

uber eats is also great, but in my area its pretty slow, I get maybe 4 offers a week. but it usually pays pretty well. they hide tips to but only if its more than $8. so the offer you see is usually pretty good on its own, hidden tips are just a nice surprise. I dont take an uber unless its over $10, most are $15 or more.

keep track of all your miles so you can write off most of your income. stride has tips on what you can do and it keeps track of each stop you make. I also keep track of miles each day on a spread sheet, starting and end odometer along with total miles.

Steph shared 

I’m in a city located outside a metro area. We have EVERYTHING in my city (except a Target ). We even have a mall. The Instacart market here is soooo saturated the wait is ridiculous. I am a Shipt Shopper but like I said we are 30-55 minutes from the metros they service. I wanted to get on with Instacart to shop more close to home (5-10 minute drives as opposed to 30-55 minute drives).

 Laura shared some info on getting insurance

Make sure you have commercial car insurance. Cause if you get in an accident while working you won't be covered just giving those a heads up that are reading this that state farm might be a good move.

we switched from progressive a couple of years ago, and they were ripping us off so badly. if only we shopped around years before. progressive  was slowly increasing our rates over a stupid dmv mistake that had nothing to do with driving.

state farm gave us rates lower than progressive  original pricing before the inflated rates, which is still comprehensive coverage.

most DD's don't do the insurance thing with the plan of omitting that they were delivering while they were driving. super risky though since the insurance can get records from DD/uber/etc and they love finding ways to not have to pay out.

Resume Tips for Online Work at Home Jobs

We want to  help you be successful in landing that job interview, and help with landing the job. Here are  some basic tips that can help you to be successful when looking for a job  from home. 

USE KEYWORDS FROM THE JOB AD

Many online applications are not hand picking your resume because you have years of experience or qualifications. They are using a program to scan for key words. By using key words from the ad, this can increase your chances of your applications being pulled. If the ad says “seeking independent individuals that work with little or no supervision”, then you can put that you are able to work independently or that you require no supervision etc. 

KEEP IT SIMPLE, WATCH FORMATTING, AND CHECK FOR SPELLING ERRORS

Make sure that your resume is not overloaded with unnecessary information. 1-2 pages is standard for most employers. Formatting your file as a word doc or PDF is usually best as most accept both forms. It is not needed to fill your resume with images or fancy fonts (due to most are not even looking at your resume, and auto scanners will reject most non formal fonts). Make sure you spell check everything to ensure correct spelling also.  Remember to keep your font size at 11 or more. Also keep several versions of your resume on hand geared towards the type of job you are applying for; management, customer service, etc. 

USE STANDARD HEADERS

Use common headers, such as “Work Experience” since other phrasing LIKE “Job Experience” may not be recognized by an  Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)  scanning resumes. 

Not customizing your resume for ATS software. You can’t create one resume and expect it to pass for every job you want to apply for. At a minimum, you should be tweaking keywords for every job you apply for.

Remember, your first priority needs to be getting past ATS software. If your resume is too lengthy, too fancy, or doesn’t have the proper keywords, you don’t stand a chance at your resume making its way to human eyes. ATS software will spend approximately SIX seconds scanning your resume, so make it count.

VOLUNTEER WORK 

Volunteer work counts as experience as well so post that volunteering you do!!

OBJECTIVE STATEMENT 

It is no longer necessary to have an objective statement unless you are planning to make a career move. If you feel compelled to have something like an introductory, you could always put a summary statement. 

FINISHING TOUCHES

Ditch references, they are not needed and will be asked for if necessary. Refresh it as needed as you move along in your career path!

Make sure you have correct phone number and a good email address on it. You won’t get the interview if they can’t contact you. The email address should be an appropriate one and not hotmomma69@email.com .

Some common questions 

I do not understand cover letters. What are key points to include in one without oversharing

 A cover letter should essentially be an extension of your resume. Cover letters are great for explaining gaps in employment, desires to change careers/industries, etc. My favorite cover letter format also has a "highlights" section that highlights 4-6 of the client most valuable skills that relate to the position they're applying for.

I've been a stay at home mom for over 10 years - what is the best way to fill in those 10 years on a resume? I've volunteered at my sons elementary school routinely, but no other substantial work.

This is something that's really good to mention in a cover letter. But as far as closing the gap on resumes, a lot of times I like to do something like this:

Stay at Home Mom (Dates Here)

Skills Utilized: Conflict Resolution, Scheduling, Time-Management, etc

Show the company what you gained during that time, if that makes sense.

I would like to switch from customer service to administrative duties. How do I identify keywords in my resume to make my customer service experience more fit for an admin position?

Most of the time, customer service and administrative duties are very similar. For the majority of customer service positions, you're already doing some variation of administrative functions, too. For administrative positions, I like to focus on some of the following keywords: data-entry, time-management, organization, prioritization, scheduling, written/verbal communication, documentation, correspondence.

I'm looking to apply for some work at home claims positions. What  are some keywords on resume to use when applying for these types of jobs. 

You will want to look at the job description in the employment  ad adjuster, liability, compliance, insurance, risk assessment, policy, negotiation, etc. This is more dependent upon the specific position, though. They are using a program to scan for key words. By using keywords from the ad, this can increase your chances of your applications being pulled.

When writing a resume should we only put the most recent jobs we've had? I often feel like I have to many jobs on my resume.

The very general rule of thumb is no more than 5 jobs, and no more than 10 years back. This varies greatly depending on the client, the job history, the level of employment, etc.

Resume coach templates can help you build your resume 

August 2020 Side Hustlers Income Reports

 I love when side hustlers share their income especially when they are getting out of debt!  There is a way to make extra money each month when you are hustling! 

Here are Dave Ramsey side hustlers that are working to get out of debt and work on financial peace!  They have shared their journeys in our facebook group!   

Amanda T 

here is the income I made from my side hustles in August. Some of these are local businesses, so won't be available for everyone (ASP = after school program).

Qkids is online teaching, and if you search the group you'll find the blog I wrote about it. R+F is Rodan + Fields. Marketforce is mystery shopping which has been REALLY slow since COVID. Amazon Mturk is something I usually make over $100 on but I had ZERO free time in August to work on it. Amazon seller is new for me but I've made much more this month already on that side hustle!

Qkids is teaching English to Chinese students-great side gig for teachers 

Good types of mturk to work 

Best Surveys companies online 

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Donna 

I'm going to copy/paste some of my advice from last month because I know that I myself keep needing to hear it. 

As far as my extra income....

I started a new business that is really working for me. Yes. It is an MLM/ direct sales selling magnetic lashes, but right now for me there is no "ML". I don't have a team. I'm not a recruiter. I'm just selling the lashes. Major success there. I know many people have tried MLMs and found them not to work but I think party of the key is finding the RIGHT one for you. I ❤ makeup so this was a no brainer.

I think you start seeing some of the stuff in your house differently when you realize that:

1. Everything that's in there that you don't need, you still have to clean. 

2. You could make money off it!!

I sell my stuff VERY cheap on Marketplace so I can get rid of it. I'm tired of all the STUFF. This month, I also gave away BAGS of clothes.

My travel business is new but I'm starting to book travel for the future so I won't be paid till trips are complete. I LOVE doing this business. My biggest love for it is the personal discounts on travel we have now started using.  

Once again,  my big extra money came from extra shifts at my job. I love that extra money but it is time away from my kids which is why I have my direct sales businesses working for me.

How to get start Reselling 

Andrew and Tiffany  of Corl Reduction 

Another month has come and gone. Our money went down last month. This was due to fewer Door Dash orders or smaller Door Dash orders throughout the month.

Tiffany also reported a not as many order on her shopping platforms as in prior months. But it is what it is, and we make the best of it. Hopefully with Covid-19 cases going down in many parts of the country and the schools back in session we are hoping that things will pick up in September both with Door Dash and with eBay.

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Tabatha  Shared! 

You guys. I picked up a gig/side hustle to start paying debt off, and I am blown away. 

DoorDash is 10000% worth signing up!! I wish I had done it sooner. I average around $20 , the schedule is flexible (I work when and where I want), I  did 60 hours in August. I made $1100 and was able to put it towards my debt.