What are some side gigs people have done that they wouldn't pursue again today? Are there any you'd still go for, but would approach completely differently?

Thinking along the lines of:
- Platforms you'd keep away from
- Gigs that people have missed the boat on by now or instead that have just taken off only now
- Specific hustles that aren't worth the upfront cost/hassle in setting up or that are super hard to hire for
- Policies/attitudes you'd adopt going into things this time around

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I feel like the epoxy + wood furniture side gig was really popular for a while.

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It really was. I feel like I still see people starting it up alot. Also leather earrings was a big one.

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M1 + do you know where your friends are transcribing? Are they transcribing general audio or are they medical/legal specific for examp

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