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When the Side Hustles Side-Eye You: My $1 KDP, 300 Watch Hour YouTube, and $10 Survey Saga


When the Side Hustles Side-Eye You: My $1 KDP, 300 Watch Hour YouTube, and $10 Survey Saga

Whew, chile. I didn’t think I’d ever be writing a blog post like this, but here we are. Let’s talk about the real drama of trying to get these side hustles poppin' — and instead getting a popcorn kernel of success.

So first of all, let’s discuss Amazon KDP.
You know the dream: Write a few books, sip coffee while the money rains down from the sky like I’m starring in a motivational TikTok.
The reality: I’m making less than $1 a month.
I’m not even mad anymore. I'm just confused — like... who bought what and where's my penny parade?

Then there’s YouTube.
I started my channel feeling like the next Issa Rae. Bright-eyed, bushy-tailed, camera on, dreams UP.
Fast-forward: 300 watch hours.
To get monetized? I need 4,000.
FOUR. THOUSAND.
Right now, I'm closer to becoming a Walmart cashier than a YouTube check-casher.

And let’s not even get started on surveys.
Yes, I do those too. Yes, my fingers hurt. Yes, my back aches from trying to "Tell us about your shopping habits" 35 times a day.
$10 made. That's it.
You would think I was out here applying for internships, not trying to make grocery money.

The Moral of the Story?
Baby, the side hustles are hustling me.
I’m out here putting in Beyoncé effort and getting TikTok-famous cat money.

But listen, this ain't a pity party. It’s a plot twist.
I still need to make at least $100 a month — $100 a week if we really getting froggy — just to breathe, have some fun, and maybe afford extra fries instead of air with my burger.

So Here’s the Game Plan (With a Side of Shade and Sass):

  • Batch My YouTube Videos: Post short videos 3–5x a week. Shorts are quick, easy, and can rack up views faster. (Hello, trending sounds and 15-second rants!)
  • Publish Fast eBooks: 20-page eBooks, baby. Fun topics. Gossip, motivation, humor. Volume is the new strategy.
  • High-Paying Survey Sites Only: If they ain’t paying $1+ per survey, I’m out. Time is money, and I'm not giving my soul for 20 cents.
  • Freelance Gig Hustle: Fiverr. Upwork. Facebook groups. Somebody needs something. Even if it’s just me writing shady reviews for their fake restaurant opening.
  • Sell Digital Products: Printables. Journals. Checklists. Guides. Easy. Fast. Fun. Drama-filled, if necessary.

Final Thoughts:

If you're feeling like your side hustles are laughing at you behind your back — you are not alone.
We are the few, the proud, the "why-is-this-taking-so-long" army.
But guess what?
I’m not giving up.
You can’t stop a dreamer with WiFi and a to-do list.
Not today, Satan. Not today.

And if you see me out here doing a TikTok dance for survey money — mind your business.

Stay hustling. Stay shady. Stay laughing.


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