'Microjobs' where you can earn £1k a month
Brits continue to be gripped by the cost-of-living crisis and many are looking for ways to earn some extra cash. Some are turning to microjobs, which are small, task-based assignments paid on a piece-rate basis rather than at a traditional hourly rate. Workers get a fee for each completed task, with some earning up to an additional £1,000 a month for just two hours work a day.
TL;DR
- Microjobs are small, task-based assignments paid per task, with some earning individuals up to an additional £1,000 per month for two hours of work daily.
- The number of UK workers participating in digital platform work has more than doubled.
- Examples of microjobs include renting out spare items, sewing and selling items, participating in market research, online tutoring, and telephone mystery shopping.
- Renting out items like electronics or speakers can generate income, with specialized equipment potentially earning £30-£100 per rental.
- Sewing skills can lead to earning up to £25 an hour, potentially yielding £1,000 per month if working two hours a day, five days a week.
- Market research opportunities include online tasks and interviews, with longer focus groups paying between £40 and £150.
- Online tutoring for subjects like Maths or History can earn between £13 and £120 per hour.
- Telephone mystery shopping involves posing as a customer to test businesses over the phone, with payments of £5 to £15 per call.