Here’s something we can all agree on: We could all use some extra cash. And side hustles are nothing new. Whether you’re single and just need another small source of income to pay the bills (or pay for your next vacation), or you’re a mom who just needs to get out of the house and flex your mind muscles, going part-time with a super-flexible job is likely something you’ve considered before, but didn’t know where to start.
To make your search easier, start here: these 11 jobs flexible enough for moms, that allow you to not only get extra money in your pocket fast, but also allow you to set your own schedule and work as many or as little hours as you’d like.
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1. Realtor or appraiser
Real estate agents set their own schedule but typically must be available on nights and weekends. This is ideal for women who have partners who work 9 to 5 and do not want their children in day care. An appraiser determines the value of a property based on comparisons of similar homes and an evaluation of the property itself. Though both jobs require certifications, both are extremely flexible and offer competitive pay and benefits.
Realtors typically make a salary of about $51,000, and appraisers make around $61,000 a year.
2. Accountant
Ideally, you’ll need to have at least a bachelor’s degree in accounting but can always start out as an assistant to someone first. A career in accounting is one of the most-stable careers you can have — which is a top consideration for working moms. With accounting, you can work for yourself (for example, preparing clients’ taxes), work for a company, freelance or work part time.
The average salary for an accountant is $49,749 per year.
3. Hair dresser or makeup artist
Because beauty likely won’t ever disappear, there’s always going to be a need for beauticians (hair dressers, makeup artists, aestheticians and more). Beauticians can work from home, work out of a salon, take time off when needed, set their own hours and work as much or as little as they’d like. They can also specialize in weddings or other formal events, which typically pay higher rates than strictly working out of a salon.
On average, a hairdresser, hairstylist or cosmetologist makes a little less than $10/hour.
4. Server
Maybe you’re looking to get out of the house for a bit and earn some extra cash. If so, consider being a waitress or bartender, as both make money instantly in tips. The average pay for a server is $5.30 per hour.
Also, most restaurants are always in need of weekend servers, so you can plan on being home with your family during the week and pick up shifts on the weekends.
5. Virtual assistant
Have serious organizational skills? Consider being a virtual assistant. Tasks can include sending emails, organizing travel and other administrative tasks for entrepreneurs and executives. Pay varies and tends to average around $15/hour.
Next: Retail associate
A version of this article was originally published in January 2014.
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