Here Are 8 Ways Atlantans Can Make Money While Being Self-Quarantined This Month
Side hustles are the way to go.
In the midst of the Coronavirus outbreak, locals are finding ways to make the most of their time at home. As many businesses have temporarily shut down in an attempt to halt the spread, you are likely working from home working at all. If you're looking to make some extra cash, there are lots of remote jobs in Atlanta, many of which are listed on the Steady app.
Food Delivery
Estimated pay: $7+ per delivery
It's fairly simple to sign up to be a driver for Postmates, Uber Eats, and similar services to grab and drop off food. It beats working in rideshare because you don't run the risk of having others spread germs in your car. You're likely to get quite a few orders since lots of people are ordering in to remain socially distant.
Research Participant
Estimated pay: $50+ per session
Several market research firms, including PVR research, and Focus Pointe allow participants to test or review products and get paid for it. Some of these companies work with food clients, meaning you'll literally get paid to eat exclusive food.
Petsitting
Estimated pay: $30+ per day
While some people have canceled all travel plans, others are still traveling for work or taking advantage of super cheap airline prices. Facebook pages like Atlanta Pet Sitters Connection list lots of pet sitting gigs throughout the city.
Roadie Delivery
Estimated pay: $12+ per delivery
Roadie is an app that allows app users to complete product deliveries for both homes and businesses. Depending on the size and amount of the products and the distance you'll drive to complete the delivery, you can make some decent cash.
Transcribing
Estimated pay: $9 - $14 per hour
If you're a quick typer, this may be the perfect part-time gig for you. Several companies, including Literably and Rev, hire people to type out audio recordings for cash.
Online Tutor
Estimated pay: $15 per hour
The Cambridge Network, among many others, employs remote online tutors to help kids enhance their educational potential. You can make some extra dough while making a difference.
Rent Your Car
Estimated pay: set your own rates
If you are self-quarantining, then there is no need to use your car. It's the perfect time to take advantage of Turo or Getaround, online car-sharing services that literally pay you to let your peers borrow your car.
Call Center Representative
Estimated pay: $9 - $14 per hour
Tons of call centers, including Arise, are looking for remote call service representatives in multiple industries. If you're social and this whole distancing thing is challenging your extroversion, chatting on the phone can help you get out all that cooped up energy.