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In order to figure out what legit ways there were to make extra or additional income, Redditor u/Jade8675309 asked netizens for advice about side hustles that've worked. From being a background actor to service-based gigs, here's what people recommended.

Background acting

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Selling found scrap metal

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Teaching your skills to others and finding an audience

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Vending machines

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Selling food items (with the appropriate licenses)

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Sessions/touring musician

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Valet/driver

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Find a niche and master it

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Pet sitting

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Secret shopper

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Translation work

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