According to a recent Intuit survey, 66% of millennials and Gen Z (ages 18-35) already have a side hustle or plan to start one in 2025.
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Many Gen Zers are motivated by the desire to become their own bosses. However, older Gen Zs have found themselves in a position where having a side hustle is necessary to afford the rising cost of living.
Luckily, starting a side hustle has never been easier. Whether you want to get started with the gig economy or become a creator, there is something for everyone. Here are seven of our favorite side hustle ideas for Gen Z.
Rideshare Driver
If you own a reliable car, becoming a rideshare driver with Uber or Lyft could be a great way to earn extra cash. You can start making money immediately, which can be very motivating. Plus, as a rideshare driver, you choose when you want to work. Whether you’re still in school or working full-time during the day, you can drive as much or as little as your schedule allows.
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Deliver Groceries
Becoming a rideshare driver will require someone who’s a people person. You’re typically going to be having conversations with anyone you drive around. If this isn’t you, you might consider delivering groceries instead. Apps like Instacart allow you to shop and deliver groceries from stores in your area.
While delivering groceries requires a greater time commitment, there is a chance to earn some great tips.
Influencer
Roughly 94% of Gen Zers are currently on social media, according to data from BusinessDasher. If you are one of them, why not become an influencer and get paid for your time online?
If you enjoy producing content and are passionate about clothing, beauty products or another vertical, this is a great way to get paid. However, it’s important to understand that making money immediately doesn’t typically happen. Instead, you need to begin by producing great content and building a following. This will lead you to profitable partnerships with brands.
As an influencer, you can focus on one platform like Instagram or TikTok, or start creating content for several. You can monetize through brand partnerships, affiliate marketing, the Creator Marketplace on Instagram or the TikTok Creator Fund.
Start a Podcast
If being on camera isn’t your thing, but you have valuable information to share, you could start a podcast. Whether you want to discuss sports, pop culture or provide your listeners with how-to information on a particular niche, this is a great way to generate some extra income.
Similar to becoming an influencer, podcasts don’t start making money immediately. Instead, you need to build up loyal listeners and then partner with brands in your niche.
Freelancer
If you have specific skills, you can use them to make money. For example, if you have a background in website design, you could market that skill to businesses looking to build a new website. You may also have experience with video editing. Instead of being the person on camera creating TikTok videos, you can help creators edit their videos before publishing.
Set Up an Etsy Shop
Do you enjoy making homemade items like jewelry or other crafts? Why not set up an Etsy store and sell your creations? While you could always build your own website, Etsy makes getting started easy. You’ll immediately be able to get in front of millions of Etsy shoppers without needing to do any marketing yourself.
Dog Sitter
If you’re a dog lover, you can get paid to care for someone else’s dog when they go out of town. Platforms like Rover allow you to take care of dogs in your home or the dog’s home as an in-home dog sitter. What’s great about dog sitting is that you can choose your rates, the types of dogs you want to watch and your schedule.
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