Every household knows the problem when unplanned purchases are unavoidable, because the fridge or the dryer can no longer be repaired, for example, or you simply want to treat yourself to something nice and book a spa vacation. But how do you manage this 'making money on the side'?

But where do you get the money for it? The answer is as simple as it is obvious, because there are numerous ways to earn extra money alongside your main job. These activities couldn't be more varied and have a use for every talent and skill. In the following lines we therefore present a few ways to make money, and we hope to help ease the strain on your household budget.

Making money on the side at the flea market

Who doesn't know it? The shelves in the closets are stuffed to bursting, and in the attic and the basement old banana boxes full of clothes and other things you haven't needed for ages are piling up. So how about decluttering properly and putting these things to good use? You guessed it: by good use we mean selling these things and turning them into cash. A flea market is the best place for that. Almost every town and city has flea markets that take place regularly, where you can set up a stand without registration and, for a small fee, sell your old clothes and so on. If that seems too time-consuming, you can also try to sell these things on one of the many online marketplaces.

Making money on the side in the service sector

Another way to make money is a part-time job in the service sector. Whether you take a weekend job as a waitress at the café around the corner, hand out flyers downtown or help out at the dry cleaner. You'll be surprised how easy it is to get talking to the managers in these industries and land a part-time job. The best thing about this kind of employment is that on top of the regular wage you often get a hefty tip, which boosts your household budget even more. Just make sure your work is covered by a proper agreement, otherwise you risk disadvantages with taxes and health insurance.

Making money in home care

Finally, a somewhat unusual way to make money, but have you ever thought about helping out at a nursing home? This work isn't particularly well paid, but when you see how grateful the people there are when you give them a smile and a little attention, you'll find for yourself that money can't buy everything.