Work Less, Earn More Ep 303: The "boring" side hustle making millennials $5,000 extra per month—no special skills required
Nov 11, 2025
Unpacking the myths of the glamorous laptop lifestyle, this discussion reveals that online success is attainable without coding or influencer skills. It emphasizes the high demand for tech virtual assistants, where specialization can raise earnings to $75 per hour. Practical advice is given on how to break into this field, including tools to focus on and resources for learning. Boring tasks can actually lead to less competition, making them advantageous for those looking to thrive in a lucrative side hustle.
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Laptop Lifestyle Is Misleading
- The glamorous "laptop lifestyle" is mostly myth and not the only path to online income.
- Many lucrative online jobs are practical and accessible without flashy skills.
Millennial Tech Comfort
- Gillian describes millennials as comfortable with tech because they grew up teaching parents and fixing electronics.
- That generational familiarity makes them ideal candidates for tech VA work.
Specialize To Earn More
- Do specialize rather than being a generalist to command higher rates.
- Learn one set of in-demand skills deeply instead of many superficially.