That was my story two years ago.
We thought the world might be ending, but I still needed to have rent money — in case it didn’t.
When I started freelancing in March 2020, there was a nice bit of luck involved. I offered to write blog posts for people for free, and they were all generous enough to pay me.
The same week, I saw a random comment on Reddit that led to a $350 writing gig. I managed to make my first $700 without trying that hard. I needed to make at least $500 to cover my bills, so I figured this was a viable business venture.
Over the next ~6 months, reality started setting in and I realized that I didn’t know what I was doing.
Starting a new business is hard, and it’s an even bigger challenge when you have no budget or room for error. If I didn’t make enough money, it meant that I couldn’t pay the bills.
I remember wanting to buy a website domain for months. But, it cost $19 and I couldn’t afford it.
You won’t find success overnight, but freelancing is one of the best money-making opportunities when you’re broke.
I know everyone is fascinated by passive income. If you need money, providing a service and getting paid for it is your best option.
