Question : How can I earn from home as a 19-year-old? I am doing my graduation but with that, I want to earn for myself. What are the options available for that? Teentalker , 19-year-old
Dear Teentalker,
Thanks for reaching out.
With the advancement in technology and the internet, finding online jobs to make some extra money as a teen has become more possible. Teenagers are also becoming more inclined toward gaining some work experience and adding it to their skills and talents.
Before entrusting the internet for employment, it is important to realize that online jobs may not always be reliable and truthful in what they offer. You need to be careful of filtering through scams and fraudulent schemes. Money cannot be earned very easily. So, if there is an advertisement on the internet which seems to be too good to be true, more often than not, these offers are fake and could lead to malpractice or other harmful activities.
On the other hand, if you want to earn money online, you can become a freelancer. This means that if you are good at something, like writing, programming, speaking, art, music, etc, then go ahead and let people know about these skills. People need to know that you are able to offer something that they want.
You need to know how to market yourself in a way so that people can connect with you and hire you for projects. You can also earn money by adding entertaining or useful videos on Youtube, Facebook or Instagram. These platforms allow you to add videos that will increase viewers. You can make videos for niche populations like children, students, mothers, homemakers, and so forth.
If writing is something that appeals to you, just go for it and start writing. Many companies are looking for new and upcoming writers with fresh and novel ideas. You can find these online. A good writer will charge between Rs. 1000 and Rs. 3,000 per article. Even if you are just a beginner, start with it and that way at least you’ll earn something and most importantly be recognized in the community.
If music is your forte, upload videos with your talent. Share these videos and tell people that you are available for recordings or even voiceovers.
The online job market is widening now and more people are looking out for employment online. People have also managed to establish themselves online by doing different things. You can also reach out to these kinds of people and ask for suggestions and recommendations.
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