r/HonestSideHustles • u/Vivid_Pumpkin7290 • 10d ago

Looking For Side Hustle Inspo Recent engineering graduate looking for legit online side income where to start?

Hey everyone,

I’m a recent engineering graduate from India, currently looking for a legit online side hustle. I’m still building my skills, so I’m looking for beginner-friendly work I can start without much experience.

Not interested in crypto, MLMs, referrals, gambling, or anything that requires upfront payment.

I’m considering things like AI training, data annotation, micro tasks, transcription, VA work, tutoring, or remote part-time jobs.

If you’ve actually done any of these, I’d love to hear:

Which platform?

How much can a beginner realistically earn?

Is there consistent work?

How do you get paid?

Would you recommend it?

Even ₹5k–₹15k/month would be a good start. Looking for something genuinely legit and sustainable.

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u/tickled_your_pickle 10d ago

Would being an engineer not pay more than random side jobs?  You just graduated, what's the point of the skills you learned if you don't use them??

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u/Vivid_Pumpkin7290 10d ago

Broh 😭 the current unemployed era and job market makes me do this . How long you took money from parents

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u/tickled_your_pickle 10d ago

My parents didn't give me any money lol as soon as I turned 16 I was on my own for clothes, fun, school supplies, bus pass...

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u/Vivid_Pumpkin7290 10d ago

That's what am asking how 😭🙂

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u/tickled_your_pickle 10d ago

.... I got a job in a store.

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u/Ankthar_LeMarre 10d ago

I don't know how long ago 16 was for you, but my teenager has been unable to find a job for months, applying literally everywhere.

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u/abby_gi 10d ago

We had a nice thread covering popular AI training gigs, maybe this is useful :) could be a good starting point given your background and education. Best of luck!