How to Earn Money while Unemployed

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After you lose your job, you may feel like your only source of income is permanently stopped. On the contrary, there are many different ways that you can make money after losing your job. Your exact method will depend on your skills and experience.
Consult
Try consulting in the field you were in to earn more money. For instance, if you worked in the financial field then you might be able to provide financial advice. Companies in many fields hire consultants, sometimes at hourly rates that far surpass what you would get in a full-time position.
Freelance
In many positions you can do the work you were doing on a freelance basis in order to make money. For instance, if you were a writer for a newspaper, then you can send in articles to different newspapers on a freelance basis. You could try to write a book or a blog that makes money from advertising. There are many different jobs that lend themselves to freelance positions such as graphic design and photography. Also, in some jobs you can get more work in contract positions where you work temporarily. These might even end up leading to a full time position.
Go into business for yourself
Open your own business and you will not need to worry about anyone telling you that you lost your job again. Of course you should make a thorough business plan and make sure that it has a decent chance of success. You can also try to go into business with someone that you know to share the cost.
Miscellaneous
There are many other ways that you can look to make money after you lose a job. You can look for random jobs. For instance, if you are handy, then you can try to do a little handyman work for people in their homes. You might be able to run a home-based business by selling things on ebay. You can do substitute teaching or look for temporary or seasonal positions. Many websites also offer the chance to earn money. For instance, if you are a writer, then you can write on Helium.
Of course many people will immediately launch a new job search. Go online to websites like Monster to see what is available in your field and in your area. Remember that you could always move to a different field if your industry is going through a slower time. With a methodical approach, you will have a good chance of finding another position.