SquishyWalrus
SquishyWalrus

Side Gigs

What are your tried and tested Side Gigs that can be managed with a full-time job? For me, weekly and monthly trading positions have worked out really well. I just spend an hour or so after work for research and that's it. What about you?

10mo ago
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PerkyDumpling
PerkyDumpling

I freelance in same tech. Lost my full time job side gigs became main after that 😅

SquishyWalrus
SquishyWalrus
Swiggy10mo

How's it going for you? Is it better than a full time job? And how did you get your first client? I've tried all those popular websites but never got anything.

SparklyNarwhal
SparklyNarwhal

I have heard UpWork works if done patiently

QuirkyWaffle
QuirkyWaffle

I tried leverage trading crypto. Spent an hour or so after work on it.

Ended up losing whatever small amount I had put into it and quit 😂

Where did you learn to trade?

SparklyRaccoon
SparklyRaccoon

oh man stay away from crypto and options dont get into it no matter what anybody says

SquishyWalrus
SquishyWalrus
Swiggy10mo

I learnt it way back in college in 2017. I trade only equity and indices.

SparklyRaccoon
SparklyRaccoon

Same for me as well. I will convert trading into full time but still a long way to go. I am currently preparing for my capital base. Also a commission based business i have with my friend.

SquishyWalrus
SquishyWalrus
Swiggy10mo

Same here. Planning for my corporate exit in 4-5 years.

SparklyRaccoon
SparklyRaccoon

For me it's not about the year but reaching x trading account size, then i will stop working corporate.

Also trading full time is a very boring job as I don't do day trades and a lot of churning. I will take an exit when i am able to establish a business as well.

MagicalBoba
MagicalBoba

I do freelancing alongside job. Usually I outsource most of the work to interns and keep around 60-75% of the total cost. Going well.

SquishyWalrus
SquishyWalrus
Swiggy10mo

Awesome dude! How to get clients?

MagicalBoba
MagicalBoba

I got it from networking. Gig platforms are very saturated.

DancingBurrito
DancingBurrito
Swiggy10mo

OP can you please tell me how to get into this. Do you mind if I PM you?

WobblyMuffin
WobblyMuffin

+1

SquishyWalrus
SquishyWalrus
Swiggy10mo

Guys I joined an institute way back in 2017 during the 4th sem of college to learn basics of the market. I started exploring on my own after that. Blew up my funds twice (small amount tho) in the process.
If you want to start trading, read about "technical analysis" in depth. And if you want to invest for the long term, study "fundamental analysis". I do both with more focus on long-term investing.

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Successful side business?

Has anyone successfully started a side business besides rental arbitrage that did well while maintaining a corporate 9-5? If so would you share what it is you did?