Jack (and Jill) of All Trades

Let's start with the gigs that are available to those who are competent in many skills, but not necessarily outstanding in any particular one.

1. TaskRabbit

Unlike Liam Neeson in Taken. you don't have a set of "particular skills". But if you have a lof of free time and a great attitude, then TaskRabbit allows you to make money for tasks such as:

Waiting in line for concert tickets. Installing blinds. Assembling IKEA furniture. Cleaning an apartment for somebody moving out. Becoming part of a flash mob.

This service is currently available on 19 cities. including Austin, Chicago, and Seattle, and each task is insured up to $1 million. While the fine print states that TaskRabbit takes 20% from your fee, it also guarantees you a minimum of one hour for payment.

2. Postmates

If you felt the biggest adrenaline rush watching Joseph Gordon-Levitt in Premium Rush. then you are a perfect candidate for joining the urban courier service. Postmates. The service only requires you to be over 18, have a method of transportation (e. g. bike, moped, car), and an iPhone.

Deliveries range from restaurant take-out to shopping pick-up, so you have to be flexible, upbeat, and ready for anything (legal).

3. Fiverr

What if you're a bit more experienced than the average master of all trades? If you are really good at one of your many skills and are able to complete it fast, then you can churn that specific skill on Fiverr. Some examples of Fiverr gigs are:

All gigs pay $5 so you need to be creative to provide irresistible "gig extras," such as same day delivery, files in high resolution, or alternative takes, for your clients to book. Gig extras often range between $10 to $20 and provide a well-needed boost to make Fiverr worth your while.

4. Fancy Hands & Zirtual

Unleash your inner Peggy Olson. Joan Holloway. or Pam Beesly. by offering your kick-butt secretarial and personal assistant services to the highest bidder. Through Fancy Hands and Zirtual. you can get paid for requests such as:

Coordinate airport pickup and car rental for a traveling businessman Research cheapest (and fastest!) way to ship an unusual package from DC to Miami Coordinate appropriate meeting times for a party of 15 people Organize a Dropbox folder of pictures for a real estate broker by property listing