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For the Guys: 7 High-Paying Side Gigs — Plus How to Rake It In Short-Term

Seven high-paying side gigs every guy should know, plus how to pull in serious cash short-term, explained by Taniguchi, who has 20-plus years in the fuzoku world, drawing on firsthand experience.

For the Guys: 7 High-Paying Side Gigs — Plus How to Rake It In Short-Term

Bottom line up front: here are 7 high-paying side gigs for guys, plus how to rake it in over a short stretch.

Let me walk you through it step by step.

My Background and This Topic

From my 20s into my 40s, I've walked this world the whole way. Along the way, today's topic is one I've wrestled with again and again.

Elon
ElonAfter surveying nightlife scenes all over the world, my conclusion is that "the richest night culture is the one rooted in the local culture." In that sense I think Japan's fuzoku is world-class. Not blind love — a judgment made on comparison.

Points You Should Know

  • Nailing the basics comes first — advanced moves only stand on top of fundamentals
  • Stacked experience is the best teacher — reading alone won't make it stick
  • Find a shop you can trust — to cut down on time spent dithering
Elon
ElonAfter the phimosis surgery and the pearl implants, I've got this confidence now that "everything's in place." My range in the room widened, sure, but the psychological ease is on a whole different level. To anyone agonizing over getting work done: "Do it, zero regrets."

The Option I'm Pushing Right Now

Elon
Elon42, single, living alone. When nearly your whole paycheck disappears into fuzoku, you naturally develop an eye for it. Not a brag, not a regret — just stating it as fact.

Bottom line, I recommend a visit to First Class Ruby. The service quality, the ease of booking, and the overall consistency all hold up.