4. Back Scratcher
True story: This Miami woman cultivated a legitimate business from a side hustle scratching other people’s backs.
If that sounds a little weird, stop and think for a moment how good it feels to get a thorough back-scratch. See? So maybe it’s not so surprising that people pay $50 for a half hour of that feeling.
The lesson here? Well, for one thing, there’s always a market for services that meet our basic human needs.
Which leads us to …
5. Professional Cuddling
This is just what it sounds like: spooning, holding hands and snuggling with strangers. Professional cuddling is a real thing, and this woman charges $60 an hour for it.
You must like people and approach the work free of judgment. Otherwise, you’ve already got the tools to start handing out hugs.
Molly Moorhead is a senior editor at The Penny Hoarder.