Things to do if you are Unemployed

What If You Don’t Have a Job or You Are Still in School? How many of you have a skill set, an asset or are diligent workers? Predictably, nearly every one of you will raise an imaginary hand.

So why not monetize your skill set by renting it out to others That’s what the pioneers of collaborative consumption thought. In today’s economy, ownership of cars, homes, skills, etc. can be out of reach for some people. So, why not share your goods with others?

Why am I telling you all this? That’s because you can take advantage of the sharing economy to make money. Here’s how.

Freelance on Upwork

1. You don’t have to be a college graduate to be good at something. I’m sure you have a lot of skills that you can use to get freelance jobs. Maybe you have a natural writing talent, or you have extraordinary organizational skills. Whatever the case, Upwork is a great opportunity for people looking to earn some money. Here’s what you need to get started:
   • Sign up and select a membership plan;
   • Create your profile: If you want to make your profile useful and attractive to employers, you need to complete it thoroughly. Go beyond filling out just the required text fields, such as your name, rate per hour, and skills. Write a short bio, include samples of previous work, add links to your social media profiles and blog. The bottom line is that you need to fill in everything, no matter how insignificant it seems. Make sure that the information you provide is accurate.
   • Set up your payment option: It would be a good idea to establish at least two different payment methods so that you can access your funds easily no matter what.
   • Use Upwork Messages: That way, you can organize and manage discussions with your clients, as well as share deliverables.

Drive with Uber or Lyft

1. Here’s another way to make money if you currently don’t have a job. One of the perks of being an Uber or Lyft driver is the flexibility that this job provides. You can set your schedule depending on how much money you need. If you want more, you drive more. If you need less, you drive less. It’s up to you.
   Here’s what you need to become a Uber driver:
   • You must be 21 years of age or older
   • You must have three years of driving experience
   • You need to have in-state car insurance in your name
   • You need a clean driving record
   Here’s what you need to become a Lyft driver:
   • You must be 21 years of age or older
   • You need to undergo both a driving record check and a criminal background check
   • You need a valid insurance with your name on the policy
   • You need valid plates with current registration
   The great part about being an Uber or Lyft driver is that almost anyone can do it. And, it’s a smart way of earning extra money. After all, if you have a car and some time to spare, why not use it to increase your bottom line? I have a lot of friends who work as Uber drivers during the weekends to save money for a nice vacation or new furniture. And I also know people who became Uber drivers after they lost their jobs. It was a way for them to stay in the game while trying to find another job.

Pickup Food for People

I have a coffee maker that makes coffee for me. A dishwasher cleans the dishes so that I don’t have to. And, an automated content curation tool curates and shares the best content for me. Anything that allows me to save time is a plus. And, I know there are many others like me.

That’s why picking up food for people with UberEats, Postmatesor Instacart is a great way of making money if you currently have no job.