I Thought Social Media Was a Waste of Time — Then It Started Paying My Bills
Scrolling Instagram used to be my guilt habit. It felt like a time suck — until it literally started paying my bills.
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Hi! I’m Kate, the face behind KateFi.com—a blog all about making life easier and more affordable.
I found a site called SocialPaid that helps you get matched with companies looking for help managing their social media — and I took their 1-minute quiz on a whim.
That quiz turned into a real remote gig paying me $25 to $50 an hour — just to post, reply to comments, and manage content for small businesses. No experience. No interview. Just my phone and some Wi-Fi.
What I Do to Get Paid
- 💬 Reply to DMs and comments for brands
- 📅 Schedule posts using templates
- 📸 Help brainstorm captions or visuals
- ✅ All from my couch — or my bed
And nope, I don’t consider myself a “content creator.” I just know how to use Instagram and TikTok like a normal person. That’s literally all they needed.
How Much I’ve Earned So Far
| Month | Hours Worked | Total Income |
|---|---|---|
| Month 1 | 18 | $540 |
| Month 2 | 24 | $940 |
| Month 3 | 30 | $1,280 |
Other Apps I Use for Extra Income
- 🎮 FreeCash — Paid me $75 in a weekend to test games & apps
- 🌱 Acorns — Invests my spare change + gave me a $5 bonus
Final Thoughts
If you’re already on social media, why not get paid for it? I thought it was a waste of time. Now it’s my favorite side hustle — and some months, it covers rent.
Take the quiz, get matched, and see what happens. I did — and I’ve never looked back.
