Working from home is a perfect solution for busy students looking to make some extra money. Better yet, it’s never been easier to find a job that allows you to work from home. Today, even large corporations have started hiring “location independent” staff.

In the following post, we’re going to explore three creative ways that students and others can start making a living from home. These ideas can easily be adjusted to a busy schedule or be used as full-time positions.

So without further ado, let’s get started.

Day Trading

Let’s start by clarifying that day trading is not for everyone. It’s a stressful way to make money with a rather high risk. However, for people with an interest in financial markets and investments, day trading is a great way to make extra money. And if you already have some basic knowledge of economics, it’s not too hard to master.

Naturally, this is a skill that you have to learn and master and you probably won’t be making money, to begin with, so make sure you have some spare money to start with. You also have to be comfortable with risk and have the ability to stay calm in stressful situations.

One of the benefits of trading with online brokers is that you can learn all the necessary skills for free online. Sites such as BullMarketz, offer free resources on everything related to trading, strategy development, and how to find good and reliable brokers.

Moreover, there is a plethora of books written on everything from forex trading to stock investments that are extremely useful for both beginners and more experienced traders.

Freelancing Writing

Thanks to the rise of the Internet, the need for high-quality content and copy is higher than every. Almost every site on the net is continuously posting new material and more often than not, the people running the sites don’t have the time needed to create all the content on their own.

In fact, countless websites are actively looking for new writers and getting a job can be as easy as sending in a sample to the webmaster. There are also sites such as Upwork.com where you can search and apply for all sorts of writing gigs.

The main benefit of freelancing from home is that it’s very easy to control your own time and only work when you can or have too. It’s also a great way to gain experience in writing – a skill that’s needed in most “regular jobs” these days.

Web/App Development

If you’ve got a knack for design and/or web/app development, you’re in luck. Similar to freelance writers, websites and app companies are always looking for skilful developers to help them out.

This job is best suited for people that already have the necessary skills or even students studying in the field. With that said, there are ways that one can learn how the basics of coding and web development online these days.

In case you don’t want to work for others, there is always the option of developing something on your own. It’s definitely more time consuming than freelancing or consulting, but the pay-off when you get it right is incomparable.

Drawbacks With Working From Home

While there are advantages of working in your own environment and flexible working, you may also come across a few drawbacks. However, once you know about them you can easily monitor them to make working from home, work for you!

1. Starting a job from home can be time-consuming and it’s not as easy as just applying to a job, getting a schedule, and then doing what you’re told. Instead, it will require discipline and that you make things happen for yourself. 

Also, it can be difficult to create a portfolio or a reputation that’s good enough to live off.

2. Loneliness is a factor for anyone working from home. In addition to all the time you will have to spend studying, you will also have to dedicate several hours working on your own. So try and ensure that you still maintain a good work-life balance! 
   
   

Therefore, you need to force yourself to get out and do other things. Sports, organisations, and clubs are all good ways to find social things to occupy your spare time with. With that being said, working from home does give you plenty of opportunities and ways to make money!