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# Real side hustles, told by the people running them

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## Modifying Nintendo Wiis Taught Me That Packing Takes Longer Than Doing The Work

I started with a used Nintendo Wii, and modifying consoles became a side hustle that helped pay for my hobbies.

FishBoink

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## How Dog Boarding Gave Me Room to Start Again

I started boarding dogs when my business was struggling, and it became a steady side hustle that gave me breathing room.

Gina the Dog Muva · Atlanta

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