If you are over the age of 50 chances are you have developed quite a few employable skills that you can now turn into a side gig. These side gigs might vary in how much you will earn but overall they can help you either supplement your income or even at times, earn more than you might have in your full-time job. If you want to find out 5 of the best side gigs for those over the age of 50 then look at the five side gigs listed below.
- Greeting Card Writer
If you can write lovely sentimental messages then becoming a Greeting Card Writer might be the perfect job for you. In general, writers can get around $100 to $300 for each of their accepted submissions.
- Content Writer
Writing gigs are often popular with those who want a side gig from home. Part of the reason for this is that they can often be high paying. If you start as a freelance content writer you will on average make around $18 per hour.
- Graphic Designer
If you have some experience with Graphic design then you could potentially sell your skills through a freelancing website or by creating design templates. On average that will make you around $17 per hour.
- Management Consultant
Being a consultant is one of the highest-paying jobs on this list. Consultants can make on average $60 so this little side gig might make you more money than your full-time job would.
- Translator
Finally, if you speak another language you can start working as a translator. Translators can make around $19 per hour, which is quite a good amount considering it will be for a skill you already possess.
