Ten Quick Side Hustles that Require No College Degree

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In March of 2018, I found out that I was losing my full-time job of nearly 9 years. I was the medical benefits-holder in my household; I made more money than my partner-at-the-time. We lived paycheck to paycheck. This would surely crush us.

I was fortunate enough to have a little warning about my contract non-renewal and I began to prepare. I opened up my iPhone Notes app and started brainstorming.

What could I do to cover basic expenses until I found something else?

I started with what I knew. I had a driver’s license and a running, insured car. I owned a lawnmower. I was good with kids and had a clear criminal background. I liked animals, and they liked me. I had some hobbies that could potentially bring income. I was going to be okay for a little while.

If you’re in a position where you could use some extra cash, here are a few side hustles that just about anyone can do.

1. Dumpster diving/trash picking: This one’s my favorite. I’ve spent the past year of my life driving around on trash days (yes, I now have my local area’s trash schedule memorized) and bringing decent finds home to sell on Facebook Marketplace. Some days are disappointing and others require that I go home and unload prematurely, my van is so full. I’ve found furniture, appliances…