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Ask HN: Software developers, what is your side income?

#1
I'm a software developer with nine years of experience. I'm forced to look for extra money because one of my family members requires expensive surgery.

I tried soccer betting in desperation, but I lost a few hundred bucks and decided to close my account.

I started working on creating a programming course that I will post to udemy when I finish.

Could you share tips on how to make a side income as a software developer?

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#3
I would try something where you don't risk money. The chances are very high that you end up losing instead of making money.

How much money do you need to make, and what is the timeframe?

Try to analyze your spending. There can be a lot of money "made" by spending less.

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#5
Millions of people wake up every day with their credit cards in their hands. As the day goes they spend a little here and a little there. Sometimes they spend money for necessaries, sometimes for luxury and sometimes to make their life easier (i.e. save costs anywhere else)

If the average human makes like 3 transactions every day (just gussed) how hard can it really be to be the transaction for at least one of those millions of people.

What i am saying is it is very possible and not even to hard to earn some money.

A site that makes me a few hundred dollar a year compares a few glasses retailers and took a weekend to make (affiliate). Just dont stop, create services and at some point they will start to generate some money

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post #3

I would try something where you don't risk money. The chances are very high that you end up losing instead of making money. How much money do you need to make, and what is the timeframe? Try to analyze your spending. There can be a lot of money "made" by spending less.

Thank for your reply, I need 30000$ timeframe is 6 months.

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I would try something where you don't risk money. The chances are very high that you end up losing instead of making money. How much money do you need to make, and what is the timeframe? Try to analyze your spending. There can be a lot of money "made" by spending less.

Thank for your reply, I need 30000$ timeframe is 6 months.

my honest opinion here. extend your timeline. take a loan with good terms and also look for a better paying job. this will allow you to focus on your family member.

Good luck!

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Thank for your reply, I need 30000$ timeframe is 6 months.

my honest opinion here. extend your timeline. take a loan with good terms and also look for a better paying job. this will allow you to focus on your family member. Good luck!

This is probably the best option. Try to get a loan without any interests from friends/relatives
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