Student Side Hustle — Brooklyn College
Flatbush is not cheap anymore. And CUNY tuition doesn't pay itself.
If you're a Brooklyn College student, you probably already know how to stretch a dollar. You commute. You maybe work a part-time job. You're doing a lot with a little. Shift is one more tool that fits into that picture without blowing up your schedule.
Shift pays $20/hr to record everyday tasks at home. Cooking, cleaning, laundry, errands. Tasks you're already doing. You just need your phone and a few hours a week.
Two hours a day = $1,200/month.
Why Shift works for Brooklyn College students
Most Brooklyn College students commute. That means you already have a home base — whether it's a family house in Flatbush, a shared apartment in Midwood, or a room in Kensington. That's your recording location.
No dorm? No problem. Shift works in any living space. A small kitchen still counts. A shared bathroom still counts. A laundry room two floors down still counts.
You can work Shift around your class schedule. Record in the morning before you catch the train. Record in the evening when you get home. There's no required schedule, no minimum hours, no clock-in.
Tight budgets are real at CUNY schools. An extra $1,200 a month can cover rent contributions, books, transportation, groceries — or finally build a small cushion.
What to record
- Cooking a meal — Breakfast, lunch, dinner. Whatever you're making in your kitchen. Record start to finish.
- Cleaning your room or apartment — Sweeping, mopping, organizing. Short sessions count.
- Laundry — Sorting, washing, folding, putting away. The whole routine earns.
- Grocery runs — Record the trip out and back. Corner store counts too.
- Cleaning the bathroom or kitchen — Surfaces, sink, stovetop. Common chores pay well.
What you can earn
$20 an hour. Two hours a day, five days a week. That's $200 a week. By the end of the month, you're at $1,200.
That number changes based on how much you record. More hours, more pay. But even light use — a few sessions a week — adds up faster than most campus jobs.
How to get started
- Apply at shift.com/apply. No interview, no resume.
- Download the app and set up your profile.
- Start recording your next meal, clean, or errand run.
That's it. You don't need anything special. Just your phone and whatever you're already doing at home.
Apply now and start earning this week.