Have you ever heard of the term “Sukima baito”? Sometimes you wish you could work in your spare time and earn a little extra money, don't you? This article will introduce you to the latest trending work methods in Japan “Sukima baito” short-term part-time work. And a new application “Mercari” that you can install straight to your smartphone to start doing short-term part-time work.

Sukimabaito

What is Sukimabaito?

Sukimbaito are different from regular part-time jobs. This is a part-time job that does not require a long-term employment contract, but rather matching work at a time that is convenient for both the company and the worker.

One of the famous Sukimabaito service site “Timee” has about 7 million registered users, indicating that it is currently a popular way of working in Japan.

Many sukimabaito jobs do not require an interview, and you get paid immediately after the job is completed. Best of all, a lot of the jobs offered are open to hiring foreigners! Of course, some may have language requirements, but as long as you meet the eligibility of each job offer, you may be in luck!

Is it Safe? Legal?

Since the conditions are so favorable that you can get paid immediately after work without an interview, many people are concerned about whether it is really safe and legal.

However, the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare responded that the wage payment system "does not violate Article 24 of the Labor Standards Law," making it clear that the system is legal in relation to the principle of direct payment of wages.

If you still feel uneasy, use the well-known and popular sukimabaito site or application.

Part-Time Work Offered by Mercari

About Mercari

Mercari is a popular e-commerce platform in Japan where users can buy and sell a wide variety of goods, including clothing, electronics, toys, and more. It operates similarly to eBay or Craigslist, allowing users to list items for sale, communicate with potential buyers or sellers, and complete transactions entirely through the platform.

Mercari Hallo

To expand its services, Mercari has recently launched Mercari Hallo, which is an app that allows users to search for part-time jobs known as sukimabaito.

As long as you have completed identification and bank account registration on Mercari, you can apply for jobs immediately, without the need for a resume or interview. Salaries can be received by bank transfer as soon as possible after working. Therefore, registration of a bank account is required.

The minimum work time is one hour. A variety of industries and job types are available, and you can choose the job and hours that suit you best. Major businesses in Tokyo and three prefectures are participating as recruitment partners, including convenience stores, restaurants/cafes, apparel/retail, logistics/warehousing, drugstores, hotels, and gyms.　Major businesses include FamilyMart, Japan Post, Art Moving Center, Karaoke Kan, and Sugi Pharmacy.

Thoughts on Sukimabaito

These sukimabaito job apps have gained popularity in recent years, offering opportunities for individuals to find additional income. With platforms like Timee and now Mercari Hallo entering the market, there's increased competition to attract workers. For Guidable readers seeking extra income, these apps could be promising options. However, despite Mercari Hallo's claims of abundant opportunities, many listings seem to be already been taken, indicating high demand among job seekers.

This shows that as a side income, it is good to have a skim job when the opportunity arises in one's spare time, but the prerequisite is to have a steady income-generating job that has been in place for a long period of time.

Let’s try Sukimabaito!

For those who can't work many shifts at their current part-time job and want to earn extra income, sukimabaito is the perfect way to do so. Also, the fact that no resume or interview is required to work is an attractive, hassle-free condition, especially for foreigners.

Please visit Guidable Jobs to find the best job that matches you!