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9-5 Alternatives Anyone With Ambition Will Love

January 12, 2018 by Aaron Leave a Comment

When you want to be able to make money, and a lot of it, you’ll often realize that a typical 9-5 job just isn’t going to do that for you. But at the same time, you may be a bit skeptical of the quick routes to cash that you hear about so often online. So, what are you meant to do? You have ambition, and you want to make some money, but you want to do in a way that suits you. We get it. And you’re not alone. So you’re going to be very glad to know that there are alternatives to that standard 9-5 that aren’t going to be too out of your comfort zone.

Virtual PA

If you’re someone that’s great at organization and admin tasks, and you love to keep things in line, then you’ll love the idea of being a virtual assistant. Think of this as the modern alternative to a traditional PA. While being remote, you’re not necessarily going to be picking up dry cleaning; you can carry out tasks for other professionals, such as email management, diary management, and even social media management. So if you’re excellent in all three areas, you could charge an hourly rate that you’re comfortable with to do this.

Travel Blogger

Maybe you want a bit more flexibility, as well as a good income? Well, when that’s the case and you’ve got a strong desire to travel, you’re definitely going to love the idea of becoming a travel blogger. Yes, these guys get to go on wonderful trips and write about them for a living, but they can actually make money doing it too. So if you see yourself working from all corners of the globe, working your way into the travel blogging business is definitely a great idea for you. Because this really is the furthest from the traditional 9-5 that you can get.

Bitcoin Investor

If you love the idea of making money with money, then why not invest? And it doesn’t have to be in the traditional sense. Because you can make money with bitcoin fast as well as work with the stock market. By investing in bitcoin, you could generate yourself some passive income as a sideline to your career, or as your chosen career full stop.

Freelance Writer

Do you love to write? Or have you always dreamt of becoming a writer? When that’s the case, you’re definitely going to want to think about getting into the freelance writing game. The best part about this is that you can start to build this up now, today, alongside your regular job. And as you get more experience, and your income grows, you can leave work behind and freelance full-time.

Course Leader

Or maybe you have a skill or expertise in a set area? When that’s the case, why not think about selling or teaching that expertise by creating a course? From makeup artistry to accounting, you could educate others on what you do best, and find your fortune in the process.

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Aaron is the owner of this social media blog and founder/writer of ShortofHeight.com, a men's fashion blog that shares style & fashion tips for short men. When he is not writing, he's finding the perfect cup of coffee. Connect with him on Facebook and Twitter.

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