The holiday season is well under way, and now is the time to make some extra cash for those last minute Christmas gifts! The usual way of making extra money is to get a seasonal job at a retail store, but more often than not these jobs come with the problem of being guaranteed to work on Christmas eve, probably the late shift, and every other weekend until Christmas Day! This is a deal breaker for a lot of people. Now, if you want to get one of these jobs for the season, feel free to do so. I am always glad to see someone choosing work over credit! If however, you’d like to make some extra money this season, without pigeon-holing yourself into a crazy work schedule, I might have a couple of good ideas for you!
One way to make some extra cash this year is to offer to fill out or write Christmas/holiday cards for elderly (or busy) people in your life, your friends or family etc. You will be doing them a favor and making some cash in the process. You should be aware, however, that this means you have to do a competent job, putting just as much effort in the cards as they normally would. Also, how much should you charge? Well, I would say if it’s an elderly relative, cut them a discount, but other than that, I would charge per card, whatever you think is fair in your local market. I say this, because, you could probably get a better price in a place like New York City and Los Angeles, as opposed to rural towns in the Midwest. Not sure what’s fair in your local market? If someone does take you up on your offer, ask what they think is fair! Not getting any interested people by word of mouth? Advertise in your local paper and on Craigslist!
Another way to make some extra cash is by offering to go to the post office and mail packages for people. Charge a flat fee, and if you get enough interest (see above for ideas on this) then you can combine trips and up your hourly pay! I would charge a couple of dollars per package, and of course, they pay the cost of shipping.
The problem (obviously) with both of these tips is that you won’t make as much money as with a regular seasonal job, but that is the price you pay for wanting a flexible schedule during the holidays. It’s your choice of course, but these tips could bring in enough extra money for a fun and festive holiday at your house! Good luck!
Tags: Extra income, Extra Job, Making money, Money tips, Winter
