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Job Search 04 January,2022
High Paying Part-time Jobs To Look Out For in Singapore!

Part-time jobs are great for people who are unable to confirm their long term schedule and need a lot of flexibility in their work hours. The appeal of part-time jobs is the ability to choose your own hours, flexibility to work around class time or easily take some time off to complete an assignment. However part-time positions often mean that there are no company benefits such as paid leave, so it is a good idea to look out for jobs that offer higher pay to make up for it!


The search for a high paying job alone can be difficult enough and to be on a hunt for high paying part-time jobs can be even more intense. There are multiple things to consider before you apply to every high paying part-time position you see, like the travel distance, work schedule flexibility. To determine if a job is worth applying for, the best way to do so is most likely with a pros and cons list so it’s easier to gauge when it’s all laid out.


After researching and consolidating some data, here are some of the high paying part-time jobs you may want to consider to get you started on making big bucks!

 

1. Tuition Teacher / Private Tutor (Up to $15/hr)


Pros:

  • There will always be a demand for tutors

  • No start-up costs involved

  • You get to pick your own hours and be your own boss!


Cons:

  • Teaching hours may not include the time you take to prepare the teaching materials

  • It could be a slow start when it comes to attaining new students

  • It takes a lot of patience and persistence to get your name out there and be successful


You may want to check out the link below for ‘Teacher’ jobs:

https://snatchjobs.sg/jobs?page=1&keyword=teacher&location=&specializations=&type=&duration=&sort_by=latest



2. Personal Trainer / Fitness trainer (Up to $40/hr)


Pros:

  • Flexible hours. Even on days where you have other appointments, you have the control to work around it!

  • You could control your potential earnings with how many clients you take per day

  • It could be rewarding for you as personal trainers spend their time helping others improve their physical health

 

Cons:

  • Might have to work odd hours. Hours are flexible as stated in the pros list, however, you may experience the need to accommodate your client’s schedule occasionally

  • No company benefits. You are basically your own boss hence there will be a lack of the usual benefits that come with working a 9-5 office job

  • No job security. There may come a period of time where no new clients are coming in and the current ones are almost completing their sessions with you. There is no guarantee of consistent sign-on for new clients. With that in mind, you can always try to get some referrals from previous clients who were happy with the training


3.   Private Hire Vehicle Driver / Delivery Drivers (Up to $12/hr)


Pros:

  • Easily get started. Many Private Hire Vehicle services already have a system in place for people to easily join as a driver for hire!

  • Choosing your own work hours and personal downtime! If you feel like taking a break after a few hours of driving, you can easily call it a day because you call the shots!

  • Work on your people skills! Driving people around all day gives you the opportunity to speak to all kinds of people and helps you become more friendly toward strangers

  • Earning extra during the time of day when drivers are more on demand

 

Cons:

  • Not having a structure might affect your discipline to commit more hours to drive. Having too relaxed of a schedule without accountability may be difficult if this is your only source of income

  • Not having control over getting bad ratings from passengers and not knowing the reason for the bad rating can be difficult for you to know what you should be improving on

  • Having to spend your own money on car fuel is an extra expense to keep in mind

 

You may want to check out the link below for ‘Delivery’ Jobs:

https://snatchjobs.sg/jobs?page=1&keyword=delivery&location=&specializations=&type=&duration=&sort_by=latest



4. Photographer (Up to $25/hr)


Pros:

  • It is a great way to improve on your skills as a photographer and a great way to earn some side income from your hobby

  • Being a freelance or part-time photographer gives you great potential to earn up to 45% more than the average 9-5 office job depending on the rates you are charging and the quality of your work

  • You don’t have to worry about reporting to anyone or having supervisors breathing down your neck to check on your work

 

Cons:

  • Some clients may need you to rush your edits

  • The photo-taking sessions may take up more time than you expected

  • Payment issues may arise. Some clients who are not respectful may go back on their words and refuse to pay the booking fee or pay you the full fee for all the work you have done. After all, they will only pay you after your work has been given to them. It is crucial to be extra cautious and stand firm in asking for payment.


5. Swimming coach (Up to $120/hr)


Pros:

  • Unlike many other small businesses to start that involves packaging and mailing costs, being a swim coach consist of very minimal starting cost as you will just need to make sure to have a swimming space to work with

  • One lesson only takes a little bit of time out of your day so it is easier for you to manage your time

  • You can work from any location that is the most convenient for you!

 

Cons:

  • The space may be too crowded for attaining clients at first as it is becoming a more saturated field. There are definitely some competition in the business

  • The flow of your work can be inconsistent as there is no solid guarantee of having clients every month, so income may be unstable

  • It is also a stressful work environment to be making sure your clients do not hurt themselves in the learning process. You may be held accountable for any injuries that occur


You may want to check out the link below for ‘Swim’ Related Jobs:

https://snatchjobs.sg/jobs?page=1&keyword=swim&location=&specializations=&type=&duration=&sort_by=latest

 

6. Piano teacher or Music Teacher (Up to $80/hr)


Pros:

  • Learning to play an instrument is a popular choice and can earn you a higher percentage of income

  • A minimal lesson plan or preparation is required

  • If you or the student own your own instrument, it is easier to hold your lessons from home, you can save on travel time and the hassle to book music studios

 

Cons:

  • Finding the right materials for your students may be difficult as you need to ensure it aligns with your teaching style as well as the student’s learning style

  • Some students may not be consistent with having their lessons every week. For some students who have a busier schedule, they might schedule the lessons once in a while so it could be hard for you to keep track of their progress

  • Without the reputation of a school or referrals when you first start out, it is difficult to attract students


You may want to check out the link below for ‘Music Teacher’ Job(s):

https://snatchjobs.sg/jobs?page=1&keyword=music&location=&specializations=&type=&duration=&sort_by=latest

 

7. Freelance writers (Up to $15/hr)


Pros:

  • It is a strictly remote job which means that you can work from anywhere in the world. Having plans to travel would never come between you and your work again.

  • It fuels your creative thinking energy

  • It is a chance to improve your writing skills with each piece of work and get paid for it! 


Cons:

  • You may struggle to find writing jobs all the time as it is not always in demand

  • It can get difficult in terms of work-life-balance as some projects need to be rushed and you may crack your brain all day thinking of the right things to write even when you are away from work

  • Your clients have a certain amount of control over your writing which can be infuriating from time to time especially when you have slaved yourself over it


You may want to check out the link below for ‘Writer’ jobs: 

https://snatchjobs.sg/jobs?page=1&keyword=writer&location=&specializations=&type=&duration=&sort_by=latest

 

The general consensus is that every job comes with a certain area in which you have to compromise for, but doing something that pays well and that you enjoy definitely makes it easier for your mental health!


Narrowing things down to these options may help you with a more specific search of the high paying job you might be interested in.


For more options, you can search for these jobs and various other job opportunities on Snatchjobs’s website by filtering your job search to your preferred hourly salary to find the perfect part-time job for yourself with ease. Thank us later!

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