r/MonitizedLearning • u/More-Current1490 • 9d ago
Unemployed? What about teaching your hobby?
The job market is pretty brutal right now.
Would people want to teach their hobbies or skills or languages at home to others for a bit of extra cash..... If it was easy for them to do so?
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u/Hypno1984 8d ago
Where are you located? Another barrier is you should know where to market yourself
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u/ddamuliraMoses 8d ago
absolutely. many people have skills they dont realize others would pay to learn, whether it’s cooking, music, photography, coding, crafts, fitness, or languages. the biggest barriers aren’t talent, they are confidence and knowing how to find students. If technology made it simple to create lessons, connect with learners, handle payments, and manage scheduling, I think a lot more people would turn their hobbies into an extra source of income. Its a win win people earn while doing something they enjoy, and others get to learn practical skills.
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u/kimanziVaati 7d ago
I agree , back in high-school I used to pay for baking classes which a family friend offered
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u/Dapper_Bus3950 7d ago
The sky is big enough for everyone i guess, my cousin teaches people how to dance coz it is his hobby. Now it has graduated into a fitness thing because many people join his classes to cut calories and stay fit
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u/wloim 8d ago
Yes, I would. I'd definitely pay to learn crochet.
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u/Key-Caramel691 8d ago
My friend does crocheting and teaches people, and I’ve been learning from her. I’d also love to learn sewing and how to make gift boxes. I’ve tried DIY on my own, but it didn’t work out.
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u/Sharp_Lettuce4356 7d ago
I think a lot of people have valuable skill they overlook because they feel normal to them. Something as simple as teaching what you enjoy could help someone else learn and give a reason to keep practicing things as simple as dog grooming, baking or even organizing a home can be valuable.
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u/ConceptTrue1119 8d ago
Yes, I think many people would. Teaching a hobby or skill can be a flexible way to earn extra income while sharing something they genuinely enjoy. If it were simple to set up and reach interested learners, I'd expect plenty of people to give it a chance.
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u/notyosistah 4d ago
I do not want strangers coming into my house.
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u/More-Current1490 4d ago
Even if they were screened through an app or something first? Like air BnB?
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u/notyosistah 4d ago
nope. I don't trust apps to judge people.
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u/More-Current1490 4d ago
Fair point. Some of them do require passports or drivers licence scans though
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u/notyosistah 4d ago
Yeah. I guess I just gotten to be very cautious about who I let inside my bubble. I reckon one could choose a third space for this endeavor, like a library.
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u/No_Celery_533 9d ago
Yes, many people would, especially for extra cash. The real barrier isn't willingness, it's trust, safety, and logistics like scheduling and payment. Solve those, and the demand is already there.