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<p>More and more employees are participating in the <a href="https://whatis.techtarget.com/definition/gig-economy">gig economy</a>. Today, patching together two or more jobs seems more secure than relying on one employer to provide one&#8217;s living. So how do you get starting in the gig economy? Maybe you have a full-time job and want a side hustle or you&#8217;re in between jobs and need to find work fast. Below are some great gig economy job options for professionals of all ages and experience levels.</p>
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<h3><strong>Tutor</strong></h3>
<p>Are you a math whiz? Know a foreign language? Did you ace your SAT&#8217;s? Your services may be in high demand as a tutor. And depending on the subject matter, you can make considerable money. It&#8217;s also a very flexible job and can even be done online. Sites like <a href="https://www.wyzant.com/">Wyzant</a> are always looking for quality tutors.</p>
<h3><strong>Delivery Driver</strong></h3>
<p>Are you a good driver? Do you know your area well? Driving for services such as <a href="https://flex.amazon.com/">Amazon Flex</a> or <a href="https://www.instacart.com/">Instacart</a> can be a lucrative side gig. You can choose your own hours, allowing for you to work around other gigs or a full-time jobs.</p>
<h3><strong>Graphic Designer</strong></h3>
<p>Graphic design can be done any time, anywhere. It&#8217;s a great part-time, flexible job that you can do on the side or to supplement another gig. Earnings for graphic designers vary greatly depending on experience and location. According to the <a href="https://www.bls.gov/ooh/" class="broken_link">Occupational Outlook Handbook</a>, graphic designers earned a median hourly wage of $23.41 in 2017.</p>
<h3><strong>Selling Homemade Goods</strong></h3>
<p>Turn your crafty hobby into a side job by listing products on sites like Etsy, on your own website, and craft fairs. It may take time to build a customer base, but once you do it can provide a nice side or even full-time income.</p>
<h3><strong>Freelance Writer</strong></h3>
<p>Millions of websites and publications need writers to produce quality content on a regular basis. Your rates will depend on the publication and nature of the content. In order to be hired as a writer, you must have a good command of the publication&#8217;s or website&#8217;s language, in addition to excellent grammar.</p>
<p>The gig economy offers financial security in ways that traditional work doesn&#8217;t. If one job is lost, you still have other sources of income. Relying on one source of income doesn&#8217;t provide the same level of employment security. This doesn&#8217;t mean you should quit your job, but you can pick up a part-time flexible job or turn your hobby into an income stream.</p>