Comments on: Sidehustling — Keeping Your HR Day Job While You Make Extra Income on the Side

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[...] the iPhone app they can design for you. It’s more affordable than you think and may become your new HR sidehustle. Like I said, [...]

By: Carla

Carla — Sat, 27 Nov 2010 15:32:07 +0000

Although it is the sign of the times, I think it is very sad that we have to “sidehustle” after completing a bachelor’s and master’s degree, HR certification, and devoting 110% of my life to a 50+ hour a week job. I have been “sidehustling” by teaching and consulting for the last several years and, quite frankly, I am tired.

By: Alejandro Delobelle

Alejandro Delobelle — Thu, 12 Aug 2010 13:00:11 +0000

Hi Alan,
Mine was re-styling others boring powerpoints, making them more visually impacting, adding animations to them, wow pics and enriching with more current HR contents. For local and international customers, in English and Spanish, at very good prices. That was when I was with my ‘main hustle’ but now, that I’m on my own, that’s part of my unique selling proposition, and a differential part of my business as consultant, facilitator and speaker. Thank you.
Alejandro Delobelle

By: admin

admin — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 22:58:36 +0000

All — I can’t tell you how blown away I am by all the sidehustle ideas, stories and inspirations everyone is providing. Keep ‘em coming..they are immensely helpful!

best,
Alan

By: Logan

Logan — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 22:48:02 +0000

I was in charge of staffing/employment at a for-profit company. I became extremely unhappy & decided to take a nonprofit position (I had some experience from the past). Although I liked my new nonprofit job, the culture was not too fitting & as I was going through having doubts about the move I had made, I got laid off. I was devastated. I was sure I had ruined my life by making the move in the first place.

I decided to get my masters while looking for another job & started my own consulting company with no clients! The week classes started, another nonprofit asked me to consult for them PT, developing a fee-for-service program. The week after that I was offered, at another nonprofit, a FT position as their HR Director. It was beyond a juggling for quite awhile! I don’t think I got a good night sleep for months but I loved it. Every time I was disappointed with one job, I’d have the other to think about. I did this for 8 months.

I’ve just been offered a FT job with the original PT consulting gig. While the base is about the same the potential to grow the income is about twice what I’m making now. The FT job has asked me to remain PT with them. So now, HR will be my side hustle! Side hustle can turn into a career – so never under-estimate a “side hustle”.

By: Prathibha

Prathibha — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 06:13:58 +0000

Hi Alan,

I was searching something for this kind of side hustles.Thanks for your great ideas. I read all your “Fresh articles” Thanks Alan.

By: HRLadyATL

HRLadyATL — Sun, 25 Jul 2010 19:38:37 +0000

I did forget to add that I am looking for something more professional and Tashana give some great ideas.

By: HRLadyATL

HRLadyATL — Sun, 25 Jul 2010 19:35:57 +0000

I have been bartending for the last 10 years. No one at my jobs has known. I have a MBA and SPHR. The side hustle gives me great money but it really helps to keep me grounded and the work environment is SO DIFFERENT !!!!!!!!!! The money is also very good

By: Annie Kavanagh

Annie Kavanagh — Sun, 25 Jul 2010 15:15:20 +0000

Thanks for this article. I agree wholeheartedly, Alan!

I have been building a “side hustle” with residual income for years – through HR ups and downs and even a serious illness. Everyone needs a Plan B!

And lifelong, reliable income from helping people is perfect for many HR folks!

By: Tanagra Weaver

Tanagra Weaver — Thu, 22 Jul 2010 14:09:03 +0000

This article was so “on time” for me. Over the years I’ve had temporary side hustles to pay for overseas vacations. I’m a bit of an amateur photographer and was thinking about turning that into a side hustle. Your article has been the “kick in the pants” for me to register for a photography class that will give me a stronger skill base to get started “working” my hobby.

Thanks so much.