I Tried the Most Hyped Side Hustles on TikTok — Here’s What Was a Waste of Time

Okay, I’ll admit it — TikTok played me.

Those 30-second videos got me dreaming of fast cash, lazy mornings, and passive income rolling in while I sipped overpriced coffee.

Instead, I got scammed, emotionally wrecked, and very, very familiar with refund policies.

If you’ve ever typed “easy ways to make money online” at 1 AM, this one’s for you.

Let’s talk about the TikTok hustles I tried — and how many brain cells I lost in the process.

1. Drop-shipping: The Side Hustle That Drops Your Sanity

So here’s the deal — TikTok said I could sell stuff I don’t even own.

Sounds illegal. Turns out, it’s just exhausting.

I built a store. Spent 6 hours naming a $3 water bottle “Hydration King Pro Max.” Ran Instagram ads.

Clicks? 400.
Sales? Big fat zero.

Pretty sure I just paid Zuckerberg to laugh at me.

I’d like to say I learned something… but all I got was a Shopify trial I forgot to cancel.

2. Affiliate Marketing: Just Share a Link, Bro