5 Timely Side Hustles For Introverts To Pursue

A great way for introverts to make extra money outside their day job is with a side hustle. Not all side hustles are created equal, as some involve making extensive contact with people and many introverts may balk at the added social pressure. However, there are plenty of side hustles that allow you to work independently where the only contact you will have with people will be through email or an app. If you are ready to start making extra cash today, here are five side hustles for introverts to pursue.

1. Freelance Writing

In general, introverts are extremely creative and one way they express themselves is through writing. In her book The Introvert Advantage, Dr. Marti Olsen Laney states that introverts love writing because of the way their brains are wired. They find it difficult to put their thoughts into words because they rely more on their long-term memory. Basically, unlike extroverts, introverts don’t have words on the tip of their tongue. They need to think before they speak. As a freelance writer, you will have plenty of time to gather your thoughts and express them on paper.

The amount of money you make will depend on how much you charge for your services and how much work you do. To start out as a freelance writer, all you will need is a portfolio of your work. For the most part, qualifications are irrelevant, as long as the client can see through your portfolio that you are capable of providing what they need, they will hire you. The average salary for a freelance writer according to Indeed is $25.02 per hour.

2. Graphic Design And Website Design

Unlike freelance writing, you can’t just be good at it and expect to get hired, you will need some qualifications. Typically, you will need a bachelor’s degree in graphic design. The average salary for a graphic/website designer according to USNews is $64,500. But that’s if you are working for a company. Freelance designers can make a lot more because they can take on multiple projects at once. To get started, you will need a portfolio of your work to showcase your skills. By setting up a profile on a freelance website, you can start making money immediately. The best freelance websites to get started on are:

1. Upwork

2. Peopleperhour

3. Freelancer

4. Fiverr

5. Twine

3. Start An Online Store

While starting an online store is a profitable side hustle, you are not going to start making money immediately. However, it is excellent for introverts because there is no contact with your customers. They purchase your products online, that’s it and that’s all. The only time you will ever need to contact a customer is if they request a refund or make a complaint, and in most cases, this will be by email. The most popular ecommerce platform is Shopify, but you can also open a store with Amazon, eBay, or Etsy. Ecommerce is big business, and according to GritGlobal research, a new eCommerce store can make $63,000 per month. I am sure a lot of hard work goes into making this kind of money, so don’t expect to make it immediately. To maximise your earnings, it is advised that you take a course that will teach you exactly how to run your online store. Use Google to help you find a course that is suitable for you.

4. Food Delivery Driver

Food delivery driving is perfect for introverts because there is limited contact with people, and you don’t need to speak much. You go into the food store, collect your order, drive to the customer’s house and drop it off. You can choose the hours you work, so you can do the weekends, evenings during the week or both. How much you earn will depend on how much you work. According to ZipRecruiter, the average food delivery driver working part time can expect to earn $18 per hour. You don’t need any qualifications to get a food delivery job, all you need is a car. Depending on the jobs available in your area, once you’ve submitted your application, you can start working within a couple of weeks. The most popular food delivery jobs are with the following apps:

1. DoorDash

2. Ubereats

3. Instacart

4. Shipt

5. GrubHub

5. Test Products From Home

Testing products from home is a great way to get free stuff and make money at the same time. You don’t need any skills or qualifications to become a product tester. The only requirement is that you can read instructions, use the product and write a review about it. Some companies will ask that you use the product for a specific time before sharing your opinion about it. For example, if you’ve been asked to test a pair of sneakers, the manufacturer may ask you to wear them for several miles or to perform certain activities. According to ZipRecruiter, product testers get paid an average of $39 per hour and a total range of from $30,000 – $117,000 a year. It all depends on the companies you work for, and the amount of work you are willing to do. You don’t need any qualifications or experience to become a product tester. Here are a few of the best product testing companies to work for:

1. Swagbucks

2. Amazon Vine

3. Johnson & Johnson

4. Apple

5. Phillips

To have a successful side hustle, you will need to put in the work. Most people like to come home and relax after being cooped up in an office all day, but if you want to make extra money, say goodbye to your evenings and weekends. By investing a few hours a day working on your side hustle, you can make a decent second income that could eventually turn into a full time income.