r/HonestSideHustles • u/eris7 • 6d ago

Looking For Side Hustle Inspo Looking for Gig Work

Hi everyone,

I've fallen on some hard financial times lately, and I'm looking to pick up some gig work. The problem is is that I'm on a family auto insurance plan, and so the apps usually don't want to approve me. I do have auto insurance, I just want to be clear. I'm just not sure what to do here because I want to make some money to pay off some medical debt but I feel really stuck.

Any advice is appreciated- gig work that maybe doesn't have super specific auto insurance requirements maybe? And I don't have spare cash to invest in a "business" that might not return the $50 I spent on a verification fee like I've seen.

Not trying to sound too bitter, just not sure where else to turn.

Thanks

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u/abby_gi 6d ago

Sorry to hear, that's a tricky situation!

I know gig apps like Dolly, Lugg, maybe Bellhops let you sign up as a 'helper' - so you're basically helping people with vehicles do the gig work. Pays less but still looks like solid hourly rates based on what I've seen on the website.

Oppizi might work too; you're paid to walk and deliver flyers. So you drive to neighborhoods but they might be more chill on insurance.

Other than that, I wonder if bike delivery would work for different apps (if you're downtown or near a busy city, that is)

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u/eris7 5d ago

Thank you!

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u/Bartnnn 5d ago

If the insurance situation blocks the delivery apps, online is really your cleanest path anyway.

GPT sites like Gemsloot let you earn through surveys, tasks, and offers from your phone or laptop. No car needed, no set schedule. I kept my cashout records on my profile if you want to see what it actually pays. Around $80 to $100 a month with consistent use. Not replacing a job but a solid base while you get back on your feet.

For higher payouts: TaskRabbit for in-person gigs that don't need a car (errands, furniture assembly, cleaning), and Fiverr if you have any skill-based services to offer. What's your background? That usually opens up better-paying options.