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Weekend Job Ideas
Posted on 2/1/14 at 1:23 pm
Posted on 2/1/14 at 1:23 pm
I'm 23 and I currently have an engineering job with a large company in Atlanta. I work 40 hours a week, and would like to earn some extra money as well as gain good experience in something outside of engineering.
I enjoy real estate, so I am considering calling local real estate agents to see if I can help with paperwork, showing houses, etc.
Any other ideas on weekend jobs to look into? I'm not sure where to even start.
I enjoy real estate, so I am considering calling local real estate agents to see if I can help with paperwork, showing houses, etc.
Any other ideas on weekend jobs to look into? I'm not sure where to even start.
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Posted on 2/1/14 at 1:53 pm to LSUTOM07
If you're already working 40 hours a week, why would you want to spend more of your life doing that?
Hang out with your friends and family, have fun. You're 23, you have the rest of your life to work.
Hang out with your friends and family, have fun. You're 23, you have the rest of your life to work.
Posted on 2/1/14 at 2:31 pm to Beerinthepocket
I would like to explore other avenues while continuing to work full-time. I hate the idea of working for a pay check every two weeks for the rest of my life. Knowing no matter how hard I work, my check will consistently be the same drives me crazy.
"If you don't build your own dream, someone will hire you to build theirs." This quote has stuck with me for the past few years. I want to work to pursue my dreams while I'm still young.
"If you don't build your own dream, someone will hire you to build theirs." This quote has stuck with me for the past few years. I want to work to pursue my dreams while I'm still young.
Posted on 2/1/14 at 3:08 pm to LSUTOM07
Work for "the man" for a few years, save, and start a business in an area you enjoy.
I think spending your weekends working instead of enjoying life in your mid twenties would be something you would regret when you are 60 and you don't have the physical ability to do many things you may take for granted now.
I think spending your weekends working instead of enjoying life in your mid twenties would be something you would regret when you are 60 and you don't have the physical ability to do many things you may take for granted now.
Posted on 2/1/14 at 3:17 pm to LSUTOM07
I think it's a great idea. Besides, if you find something you truly enjoy, it takes some of the "work" aspect out of it. I don't have any specific suggestions for you, but your reasoning is noble.
Posted on 2/1/14 at 5:47 pm to Beerinthepocket
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I think spending your weekends working instead of enjoying life in your mid twenties would be something you would regret when you are 60 and you don't have the physical ability to do many things you may take for granted now.
Sounds like the OP enjoys working extra. More power to him, he'll probably not have to worry about retirement if he socks away the extra cash.
Plenty of 60 year olds look back and say, "Yep, I enjoyed my twenties but I can't ever afford to retire much less enjoy it."
Posted on 2/1/14 at 5:49 pm to LSUTOM07
Oh, and to the OP - good for you for not getting the memo that there aren't any jobs. 
Posted on 2/1/14 at 5:50 pm to LSUTOM07
What a great work ethic. Nice job.
If you are serious about real estate. I would suggest joining us over on [link=(www.biggerpockets.com)]bigger pockets[/link] and getting to know the local RE guys in Atlanta.
If you are serious about real estate. I would suggest joining us over on [link=(www.biggerpockets.com)]bigger pockets[/link] and getting to know the local RE guys in Atlanta.
Posted on 2/1/14 at 5:53 pm to LSUTOM07
Take the notary test and get in with RE agents to do the signings
Or is it Attorneys in GA?
Or is it Attorneys in GA?
Posted on 2/1/14 at 8:39 pm to I Love Bama
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bigger pockets
That's the first I've heard of it. I will check it out. Thanks
And this job wouldn't be making me feel like I'm "working my life away". I am looking for something to network as well as learn a few things.
My goal is to get into rental properties and build my personal investment account. It's hard to make money without money. Also in engineering, it has been very tough to make contacts outside of the industry
Posted on 2/1/14 at 8:40 pm to SDVTiger
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Take the notary test and get in with RE agents to do the signings
Can you go into a little more detail?
ETA: Georgia - Requires an attorney admitted to the state bar to be present or involved in the closing of real property transactions.
This post was edited on 2/1/14 at 8:45 pm
Posted on 2/1/14 at 8:50 pm to LSUTOM07
If you are a notary you get 250 a signing just to print the final docs and show the clients where to sign.
A solid professional notary is essential for RE Agents or Loan Officers.
Only need a few of those a week to make extra cash.
Wasnt sure if the attorney acts like a notary in GA.
A solid professional notary is essential for RE Agents or Loan Officers.
Only need a few of those a week to make extra cash.
Wasnt sure if the attorney acts like a notary in GA.
Posted on 2/1/14 at 9:07 pm to LSUTOM07
Prob not what you want to hear, but for almost everyone your career is your most valuable asset. I'd try and figure out who/what type of industry pays the best in your field/discipline. Find out what it will take to get on with them once you get your PE and make sure you are on that path. Find that niche or industry that will maximize your career.
Posted on 2/2/14 at 4:07 am to jmtigers
A great side job is ticket brokering. Sure, it's frowned upon by many, but the money is green.
Posted on 2/2/14 at 5:06 pm to LSUTOM07
Some will probably blast me for this. I believe that if you are 23 years old and “only” working 40 hours a week you are doing it wrong. Every one of my successful friends spent more than 40 hours week early in their career doing what they had to do to advance. I would say you should get to work early, stay late, and take on extra projects so that you are more valuable to your employer. Presumably you have an engineering degree. If so, you spent 4 years studying for that profession. At 23 years of age you haven’t been at it long enough for your education to take you very far. For at least the next several years your objective should be to give your current profession your best shot. Now if you hate your job then that is a different matter.
Posted on 2/2/14 at 7:06 pm to PlanoPrivateer
go to farrier school. you could easily make at least a few hundred bucks a weekend or a few afternoons during the week. only thing is you have to watch out so you dont get your face kicked in.
Posted on 2/2/14 at 8:30 pm to PlanoPrivateer
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“only” working 40 hours a week you are doing it wrong
Thanks for the advice. I need to work on this. Usually after a solid 8 hours of working I'm useless. I could spend a little time on the weekends and evening getting ahead.
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