Software engineering jobs are the most sought-after in the currents market. Most of us start learning to code in hopes of having of getting a well-paid job.
But after the recent economic crash down due to COVID -19, many of those hopes are looking bleak. A batch of employees has already been laid off and some of them are suffering a wage cut.
Even if you are one of the lucky ones and you are comfortable with your salary. You might require some excess cash at the end of each month. May it be for early retirement, a yearly vacation, or owning your own business. An additional income is always valued.
As for my story, I have been coding since my school days making small apps or projects whenever possible. It was only after my 2nd Year in College that I landed my first internship, and a few months after that I got my first web development project. I am at present working at a renowned MNC with hopes of having my business in the future.
My experience has not been all sunshine and rainbows. It requires a lot of sleepless nights to develop a trustworthy portfolio. The competition is ever-increasing and the recent market fall has led even experienced professionals to chase after Jobs.
Hence having a less competitive income source is a blessing at times like this. And, if you are a student then you can even learn and earn simultaneously.
These are five such ideas that not very popular but are big go-getters.
Before we start, a thoughtful quote that has given me inspiration:
“Take up one idea. Make that one idea your life — think of it, dream of it, live on that idea. Let the brain, muscles, nerves, every part of your body be full of that idea, and just leave every other idea alone. This is the way to success.” — Swami Vivekananda
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1. Selling Courses Online.
If you are a software professional or a student, chances are you already have visited sites like Udemy, Skillshare, or Udacity.
These sites offer great quality courses at cheap prices with intermediate degrees which can be put under resumes. Have you ever thought about who are these tutors?
They are people like you & me.
If you are already employed then you already have some skills that could be paid for. Be it Node JS, Oracle, or mobile development.
All you need is a camera and a microphone. Layout a simple course and pitch it to one of the mentioned sites. You can ask for help from your colleagues and friends to help you out with creating the tutorials.
Adding interactive animation or making a test series will make you stand out from the crowd. Think about ways in which you would have liked to learn!
It generally takes about a month or so to complete a tutorial but after it is online you basically turn it into a passive income. A great way to have a steady flow of money without having to actively get involved.
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