iTask Reveals Findings for List of Top Ten Quirky Freelance Jobs Only Found in Singapore During the Festive Season

SINGAPORE -�Media OutReach - 16 December 2019 – Singapore based technology
start-up iTask
releases their findings with compilation of a list of top 10 freelance jobs
only found in Singapore during the festive season.

 

iTask
is an on-demand talents service marketplace mobile app platform creates the
opportunity to improve the community’s living quality.

 

The idyllic Christmas lights in
Orchard Road and the familiar ‘It’s Beginning to Feel a Lot Like Christmas’
song being played in malls; a reminder that December is the season of joy and
giving. To many living in Singapore, Christmas also signals the start of preparations
for the next big season, Chinese New Year.

 

Here are the top ten unusual freelance
jobs that arose from the hype of these two festive seasons:

 

#1 Spring Cleaning Helpers

Everyone expects their homes to
look smack and clean during the festive season, however, not many bears the
desire or motivation to perform the task of spring cleaning. A simple solution
would be to engage the services of freelance cleaning professionals to do the
job with no worries about cleaning up the mess after wild Christmas-eve parties,
or fears of homes being not presentable enough for relatives and friends. The
professional cleaning aunties and uncles will handle the task easily and prices
start from $55 for a three-hour general cleaning service.

 

#2 Gift and Hamper Wrappers

Wish to wrap an impressive
Christmas gift or a Chinese New Year hamper for business clients and associates
but lack the proper gift-wrapping skills? Lack the time to buy gifts? An
alternative would be to outsource these tasks to a freelancer and let them work
their magic. Prices start from $8 per task.

 

#3 Courier Services

Gifts and hampers wrapped but
do not have the time to deliver these personally? Just engage the assistance of
a personalised courier service provider. Do note that such services are high in
demand during the festive season; hence, try to book the services in advance.
Prices start from $5 per item-basis task.

 

#4 Tuition and Enrichment Activities

The holiday season may not be a
relaxing period for children with ‘tiger’ parents who have high hopes and
expectation. While some parents may bring their kids out on recreational trips,
some parents may wish to send the kids for extra tuition and enrichment
classes. This is true kiasu-ism in the workings! Hence, during the holiday
season, the demand is high for freelance tuition professionals and enrichment
teachers such as a piano teacher. Prices start from $10 per lesson.

 

#5 Pet Sitting Services

Planning an overseas Christmas
holiday or an ‘escapade’ from giving out too many hongbaos during Chinese New
Year and need somebody to take care of the furry friends while away? Consider
freelance pet sitting services where pet-sitters drop by to feed your paw
buddies or take them out for a walk. Rates start from $10.

 

#6 Buying Groceries From Johor Bahru

Planning to stock up the
low-cost groceries from JB for the upcoming Chinese New Year? Engage a
freelancer to buy groceries from our neighboring city, for a small fee. Services
like these allows for cheaper purchases minus the hassle of queueing at the customs.
Prices start from $10 per task.

 

#7 Bakkwa Buyer

This is another hot-on-the-list
request for freelance service providers in recent years. Not wanting to join
the queue from a prestigious brand but as a bakkwa connoisseur who cannot survive
a CNY season without bakkwa? Engage an errand provider who will queue many
hours to buy the best bakkwa for your behalf! Prices start from $10 per errand.

 

#8 Picnic Set-ups

Wish to have something special for your
Christmas party, New Year countdown or even Valentine’s Day? A pretty picnic
set-up will definitely pump up the festive mood. There’s never a limit to how
you can celebrate any occasions over picnic! Different packages and themes for
you to choose from. What you need to do is just dress things up all nice and
pretty for an Instagram-worthy-photos. Let the memories stay. Don’t be
surprised if you get more likes for your FB & IG than your friends have.
Packages start from $130.

 

#9 OMG… Rent a Friend / Date

No joke! This is also in the
list! For all the ‘self-partnered’ people (thanks to Emma Watson for coining
this term.) out there, there is an opportunity to rent a friend for the next Christmas
or Chinese New Year gathering. Fees for renting a friend starts at $20 per
hour. [minus any illegal and naughty stuff]

 

#10 Mental Supporter or Someone To Share Deepest Secrets With

The festive season are
definitely a stressful period, either due to preparations and the mad rush of
getting things done on time. Many seek a mental supporter or a companion to
share with their worries and secrets with. Either a face-to-face session or via
a personal listening service. Rates start from $10 per hour.

 

So here are the top ten
unbelievable freelance jobs ONLY found in Singapore!

 

Interested in engaging a
freelancer or wish to become a freelance service provider with iTask?

 

Free download now at App Store or
Google Play Store or find out more by visiting www.itask.com.sg.

 

iTask
helps matchmake freelance service
providers with customers on a zero commission basis (Yes, you heard right, you
pay no commission). As a free marketplace platform that seeks to connect people
who needs tasks done and those who can get tasks done. With secured payment and
reliable customer support, iTask is where you can get stuff done, or find stuff
to do.