What do you guys do for cash flow alongside trading?

I’ve been trading for 3+ years, and one thing I’ve realized is that having a separate source of cash flow can make the trading journey much easier.

Even if your strategy is profitable, you still need money for everyday expenses, trading capital, prop-firm challenges, resets, etc. And if you’re still developing consistency, relying entirely on trading income can put a lot of psychological pressure on you.

So I’m curious:

If you’re serious about trading but aren’t fully living off trading yet, what do you do alongside it to generate cash flow?

  • Remote job?
  • Freelancing?
  • Sales / appointment setting?
  • Business?
  • Content creation?
  • Another profession?
  • Something related to trading?
  • Or did you just focus entirely on trading until it worked?

And if you do something alongside trading, how many hours per day does it take and how much does it roughly bring in per month?

I’m especially interested in things that can be done remotely and still leave enough time/mental energy for trading.

Would be really useful to hear what other traders are actually doing rather than the usual “just get a job” advice.

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u/sumetdey — 5 days ago

What do you guys do for cash flow alongside trading?

I’ve been trading for 3+ years, and one thing I’ve realized is that having a separate source of cash flow can make the trading journey much easier.

Even if your strategy is profitable, you still need money for everyday expenses, trading capital, prop-firm challenges, resets, etc. And if you’re still developing consistency, relying entirely on trading income can put a lot of psychological pressure on you.

So I’m curious:

If you’re serious about trading but aren’t fully living off trading yet, what do you do alongside it to generate cash flow?

  • Remote job?
  • Freelancing?
  • Sales / appointment setting?
  • Business?
  • Content creation?
  • Another profession?
  • Something related to trading?
  • Or did you just focus entirely on trading until it worked?

And if you do something alongside trading, how many hours per day does it take and how much does it roughly bring in per month?

I’m especially interested in things that can be done remotely and still leave enough time/mental energy for trading.

Would be really useful to hear what other traders are actually doing rather than the usual “just get a job” advice.

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u/sumetdey — 5 days ago
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[HIRING] Video Editors & Graphic Designers (India) – Early-Stage Startup

I’m currently building an early-stage startup and looking for a small number of dedicated Video Editors and Graphic Designers who are interested in being part of something from the beginning.

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We are currently in the startup-building phase and have not yet acquired paying clients. This means there is no guaranteed salary at the start. The immediate focus is building our portfolio, systems, and client acquisition pipeline.

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  • Are confident in their editing or design skills

I’m specifically looking for:

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  • Graphic Designers (Social media posts, thumbnails, branding assets, etc.)

If you’re only looking for immediate guaranteed pay, this opportunity is probably not the right fit.

If you’re interested in helping build something from the ground up and growing alongside the company, I’d love to hear from you.

Apply here:
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Selected applicants will be contacted for the next step.

Indian applicants only.

u/sumetdey — 3 months ago