When you go on a hike, the trail might seem like something organic — like it’s always been there and no one person planned how it would look. The reality is that creating hiking trails takes an entire team of planners and builders. And if they do their jobs right, it will feel like they were never there.
20 smart side hustles anyone can do to make money
Technology has opened up a lot of job opportunities. Specialized apps and websites make second jobs more accessible and flexible than ever — and some people are making serious bank.
Here are 20 jobs in regular demand, thanks to advances in consumer tech.
1. Transcription
You can transcribe for money if you have the time, typing skills and earphones. The best part about transcribing is you can often do it from home on your schedule. Look for work on sites like Daily Transcription. On job sites, search specifically for medical transcriptionist positions or run more of a generic search like this one.
2. Freelance writing
Are you a skilled writer? You can quickly start making money as a freelance content creator. You can check sites like JournalismJobs.com, Indeed and Freelancer. You can also visit Upwork to view listings for freelance writing jobs and other options.
3. Blogger
Similarly, you could start a blog. Once you have a following of a few hundred or thousand people, you can make money with advertising. You can quickly create a blog on Google’s Blogger, for instance.
How do you start? Check out my eBook, “How to Start a Blog & Make Money,” where I cover the blogging process for beginners.
4. Search engine evaluation
Companies find out how well their websites work by hiring evaluators to give them feedback. An excellent place to start looking for evaluator jobs is LinkedIn.
5. Virtual assistant
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I ticked off the creepy people-search sites, and you can, too
My son asked me where I lived for a few months in Los Angeles over 25 years ago. It was a gig working for Unisys that was far from memorable. He found that address at a free people search site, along with my other addresses and cell phone numbers. Nice.
The jobs most at risk from AI
Is your career safe? Here’s a list of the top jobs expected to disappear in the next five years.
💲 Netflix paved the way: Google is laughing all the way to the bank after telling people to delete their unused accounts. Their profits surged, with nearly 100 million paid storage users. The kicker: They’re still cutting almost 1,000 jobs.
The average startup founder’s age is 42. But for the most successful tech companies — we’re talking the top 0.1% of revenue — the average age is a little different. Are the most successful tech companies founded by someone older or younger than 42? (Hey, you have 50-50 odds today!)
AI jobs with mind-blowing paychecks of $375K a year
There’s no question that artificial intelligence (AI) is changing our lives. A bot that sounds almost human can author your emails, teach you a new language, book your trips or even be your friend. Check out direct links to try those out here.
8 handy products to make gross household chores easier
As the saying goes, cleanliness is next to godliness. But not all of us want to pour countless hours into the never-ending battle against dirt, dust and grime. Tap or click here for the best way to clean all the dirt and grime off your tech.
In every Apple ad, the time shown on the iPhones, MacBooks and iPads is always the same. Is it A.) 9:41, B.) 12:01, C.) 6:30 or D.) 10:10?
Airlines track your data, influencers dominate news & stop writing checks
Plus, can ChatGPT create jobs? Here’s the scoop on a new AI role opening up for humans. My advice to a lady hunting down a PC that doesn’t track her. Fake online marketplaces are stealing identities, what’s stored on your hotel key, and Apple Watches are predicting falls.
Turnabout - instead of taking jobs, AI creates jobs
Worried about your career? Here’s a new job for humans created by AI, in 60 seconds.
Jobs that ChatGPT has already eliminated
Is ChatGPT coming for your job? It’s already taken over this role, in one minute.
How WFH employees are cheating with ChatGPT
ChatGPT has made some jobs so easy that people are taking on multiple positions with multiple employers. Get my take on how just how dishonest this is, in 60 seconds
ChatGPT issues its own list of jobs that it says it can do better than humans
Will ChatGPT take your work away? Here’s my take, in 60 seconds.
Ghost jobs & dishonest employees
You found the perfect job listing, but is it fake? Here’s the deal, in 60 seconds.
The AI chatbox problem
Is AI ready to take over jobs? Not quite yet. In this one-minute podcast, I’ll share the reasons why.
AI update: Which jobs are most at risk?
Worried that ChatGPT will take over your job? Listen to this one-minute podcast to find out if you need to watch out.
Jobs at most risk from ChatGPT
Will ChatGPT take your job? The answer is a definite yes if you work in this field. I’ll explain why in 60 seconds.
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Online jury members make good money
Want to make money online? If you like real crime stories, check out these online juror jobs. Here’s how much you could make, in 60 seconds.
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