<prompt> Human: I have seen a lot of people recommending increased income over reduced spending as the easier or more successful method of making more room in your budget. What have found to be the best way to make more money? Did you find a new job, take on more hours at your day job, or do work on the side? Was it a long term or short term endeavor? I know there are a couple of subreddits for side work like beermoney and workonline, but Im more interested in stories than methods of clicking your way to pennies.  <response>: For me, switching jobs when the timing and experience was right has given me 25-50 increases in income. 