Seasonal Side Gigs To Help You Save for the Holidays
You’ve probably heard that supply chain issues and high inflation are expected to be the themes of the 2022 holiday season — and the businesses on the front lines know it. Product shortages, port backlogs, high fuel costs, and the potential of a looming recession are stoking intense competition for seasonal workers among the giant companies that make the holidays happen.
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If you’re looking for a wintertime side hustle, 2022 is the year to forget the snowplow, forget the Christmas tree stand, and forget knitting scarves to sell on Etsy. This year, you’ll earn more working part-time for the corporations that have the cash to compete for your labor. Your labor, after all, is in high demand right now–and you can charge a premium for it.
Sign on With the Amazon Holiday Machine
You already buy everything from Amazon. Why not let the money change directions and flow to you for once by joining Bezos and company for the holidays? In 2021, Amazon put out the call for 150,000 seasonal jobs to prepare for the peak season. This year, average pay is $19 an hour, but certain shifts in certain locations start at $3 more.
If you’re looking to turn that side hustle into an all-the-time thing, Amazon stresses that many part-time seasonal hires will have the opportunity to stay on full-time if they choose. One of the most important perks is flexible scheduling, which keeps many Amazon seasonal workers coming back year after year. Positions are open company-wide, including in shipping, packing, stowing, and picking.
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Join FedEx’s Army of Seasonal Recruits
Back in 2020, at the height of the COVID 19 pandemic, FedEx hired 70,000 workers to meet peak-season demand. Now, the shipping giant has already started hosting hiring events across the country for seasonal positions, which include forklift driver, technician, manager, package handler, courier, driver and customs coordinator.
According to active posts on Indeed.com, many positions include bonuses and on average pay $23-$25 an hour. Plenty of them are tagged “urgently hiring” and many come with “seasonal pay enhancements.”
Get Delivering
UPS is hiring 100,000 workers in 2022 to meet the many challenges it will face during the all-important peak holiday season, according to Fox Business. Most of the positions are for drivers, driver helpers, personal vehicle drivers, and package handlers. “Our basic positions are anywhere from $16 to $30 an hour. So, it’s a great opportunity, it is based off the candidate’s flexibility, what fits them,” says UPS human resources partner Vern Brown. “Our tractor-trailer positions for [commercial driver license-qualified] candidates start at $21 an hour but also include a $6,000 sign-on bonus.”
Remember, Tis the Season of Retail
Walmart, still the biggest name in retail, is adding 40,000 workers this holiday season with competitive pay and good benefits. While Walmart is the world’s biggest retailer, it’s not the only one. Many of Walmart’s competitors are, once again, opening the books for traditional seasonal workers.
Target is hiring 100,000 workers to meet the holiday surge. Pay starts on average at $15 an hour, more in some locations, and the retailer offers 10%-20% employee discounts and flexible scheduling.
Kohl’s is filling 90,000 seasonal positions to meet the holiday demand. Those who sign on are eligible for bonuses of between $100-$400.
Macy’s is hiring 41,000 workers for the 2022 season. The company reported that in 2021, about 10,300 seasonal workers became full-time employees.
The Gap offers competitive pay and flexible schedules for the tens of thousands of seasonal workers that it’s hiring right now. Aside from wages, new hires enjoy a generous 50% off family brands at Gap, Banana Republic, Old Navy, and Athleta.
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Jake Arky contributed to the reporting for this article.
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