Consider Freelance Work on the Side

The Gig Economy has a lot of freelance positions

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In this day and age, you need to have a lot of skills and even more flexibility. You have to be marketable.

It is not just in the USA. Around the world, the competition is intense. If you want to succeed in freelance or gig work, then find your niche.

Here are some examples of freelance work:

• Web design
• Backend web link building
• IT work
• Graphics
• Writing
• Accounting
• Driving
• Pet sitting

Take the time to build up your skills now. There may be layoffs one day and you need to be prepared for freelance work.