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re: Side jobs for extra $$$$
Posted on 1/24/15 at 7:56 pm to HamCandy
Posted on 1/24/15 at 7:56 pm to HamCandy
My skill set is a bit different but on weekends from March-Nov I help with 3-4 family run sawmills for $200 a day.
I usually help them bring in an extra $1000 a shipped load and with 2 guys I can cut and grade enough lumber on a portable sawmill to ship a full 8000 ft load in 10 hours.
Straight cash, normally make 400 on Fri and Saturday.
Just goes into a fund for me to buy my own portable sawmill.
Last year made 8-9k doing that for fun, hoping to hit it real hard this year if a job offer doesn't come through. Need enough money for a used tractor/end loader and those go for $25k easy.
I usually help them bring in an extra $1000 a shipped load and with 2 guys I can cut and grade enough lumber on a portable sawmill to ship a full 8000 ft load in 10 hours.
Straight cash, normally make 400 on Fri and Saturday.
Just goes into a fund for me to buy my own portable sawmill.
Last year made 8-9k doing that for fun, hoping to hit it real hard this year if a job offer doesn't come through. Need enough money for a used tractor/end loader and those go for $25k easy.
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Posted on 1/24/15 at 8:13 pm to HamCandy
I boil crawfish
It's more of a hobby cause I enjoy it but I do make good money doing it
It's more of a hobby cause I enjoy it but I do make good money doing it
Posted on 1/24/15 at 8:23 pm to yellowfin
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I boil crawfish
It's more of a hobby cause I enjoy it but I do make good money doing it
so how does that work...started out just doing it for friends, then word spread so now people call and request (and pay) you make some for them? Seems like a nice side gig.
Posted on 1/24/15 at 9:06 pm to HamCandy
I bought a pressure washer and do occasional jobs on the side. Got a few nice gigs that paid $300-$400 for about 4-5 hours of work. If I really put some effort into it I could probably make an easy extra grand or so a month, but I shoot for about one job a month for a few extra hundred bucks.
Posted on 1/24/15 at 9:22 pm to rintintin
what kinda stuff do you pressure wash? Just for buddies/people you know or do other people come solicit you?
Posted on 1/24/15 at 9:33 pm to HamCandy
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Im thinking about picking up some side work doing autocad drawings.
Nothing wrong with that, the best thing is that you're getting paid to do something you want to do anyway.
And people complain that there aren't any jobs in America.
Posted on 1/25/15 at 6:29 am to WG_Dawg
I bought all the equipment from someone already doing it and it came with a few customers(about a 40k investment). From there I just used connections I have to grow the business. Now I'm to the point where I have my annual customers I take care of and don't really worry about new business.
I've been involved on all sides of the crawfish business(farm, wholesale, restaurant, catering) so it's not something I just jumped into blind.
I've been involved on all sides of the crawfish business(farm, wholesale, restaurant, catering) so it's not something I just jumped into blind.
Posted on 1/25/15 at 8:51 am to HamCandy
Having a choice in what your side job is versus being forced into a side job for extra money makes the opportunity very creative. I personally would look for a side job that will benefit me in some ways mentally or physically.
Examples:
Physical Activity
1) Lawn care
2) Temp work during peak seasons for warehouses, delivering
3) Coaching/Mentoring a class of people wanting to get in shape and stay fit.
Mental Activity
1) Tutoring
2) Subcontracting
3) Culinary work (BBQ cooking, bake wedding cakes*, or as one poster mentioned crawfish boils)
I think you should do work in an area you are deficient in, yet want to improve. People will pay anything if you can add value to their lives, and it never hurts if you get paid to learn as well instead of racking up piles of student loan debt.
*I mention wedding cakes because there is a lot of money to be made. Charge anywhere from $100-$250 per cake and your business is automatic. And if you do well enough you're getting free marketing. Your name will make the rounds at the reception when other couples are trying to decide on their cake.
Examples:
Physical Activity
1) Lawn care
2) Temp work during peak seasons for warehouses, delivering
3) Coaching/Mentoring a class of people wanting to get in shape and stay fit.
Mental Activity
1) Tutoring
2) Subcontracting
3) Culinary work (BBQ cooking, bake wedding cakes*, or as one poster mentioned crawfish boils)
I think you should do work in an area you are deficient in, yet want to improve. People will pay anything if you can add value to their lives, and it never hurts if you get paid to learn as well instead of racking up piles of student loan debt.
*I mention wedding cakes because there is a lot of money to be made. Charge anywhere from $100-$250 per cake and your business is automatic. And if you do well enough you're getting free marketing. Your name will make the rounds at the reception when other couples are trying to decide on their cake.
Posted on 1/25/15 at 9:02 am to HamCandy
pimp hookers and sell blow
Posted on 1/25/15 at 11:42 am to RickAstley
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Charge anywhere from $100-$250 per cake
Maybe for a grooms cake, for a wedding cake it is more like $500-$1000
Birthday cakes done with fondant are more in the $100 range.
Posted on 1/25/15 at 4:04 pm to HamCandy
I would suggest Ebay (hold your presumptions). The old buying low and selling high - if you're shrewd enough and your technical level is adequate.
I used to buy stuff that people were selling as kits or large lots and then sell them piecemeal - not unlike a junk dealer. I would also buy nice stuff with really crappy photos, retake nice photos and list them again. It's also fun and addicting.
I used to buy stuff that people were selling as kits or large lots and then sell them piecemeal - not unlike a junk dealer. I would also buy nice stuff with really crappy photos, retake nice photos and list them again. It's also fun and addicting.
Posted on 1/25/15 at 5:45 pm to WG_Dawg
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what kinda stuff do you pressure wash? Just for buddies/people you know or do other people come solicit you?
Houses, driveways, gutters, whatever. Most jobs are through clients from my main job and people I already know. I've had a couple walk ups from neighbors when doing jobs also.
Posted on 1/25/15 at 8:20 pm to TechDawg2007
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I'm thinking about getting my Notary Public license
Same here. I am not in a position where I want/need a second job, but I would welcome any opportunity that came along to make a few dollars being a notary public.
I have been researching and even pulled up a few old threads. I would love to hear from anyone with knowledge on the situation.
Posted on 1/25/15 at 10:22 pm to HamCandy
Yes. I work at a sporting goods store at night and on weekends.
Posted on 1/25/15 at 10:42 pm to Tchefuncte Tiger
I don't need the money, but I have strongly considered asking Academy if myself or my wife can work 1 shift a week in order to get the employee discount. The discount alone would be like having a 2nd job 
This post was edited on 1/26/15 at 9:10 am
Posted on 1/26/15 at 12:58 am to HamCandy
I evaluate numismatic collections to settle estates and in divorce cases. I have been offered bribes to either under and over-estimate collections. I've also been able to pick up some nice coins in the process. My reputation is good and word-of-mouth has kept me as busy as I want to be.
I developed my own software to make the process more efficient. The Internet has made it easier as well.
I could probably do it full time if I branched out to include stamps and antiques/collectibles. I don't know much about them and I already have a great day job.
I developed my own software to make the process more efficient. The Internet has made it easier as well.
I could probably do it full time if I branched out to include stamps and antiques/collectibles. I don't know much about them and I already have a great day job.
Posted on 1/26/15 at 7:46 am to rintintin
Same here...parking lots, buildings, residences...also got into striping parking lots
Posted on 1/26/15 at 5:25 pm to TigerTatorTots
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The discount alone would be like having a 2nd job
What is their employee discount?
Posted on 1/26/15 at 5:38 pm to mkibod1
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What is their employee discount?
Probably 10% like Walmarts used to be.
Posted on 1/26/15 at 7:20 pm to oR33Do
I drove for Lyft for about 4 months in 2013. Only drove about 8 hours a week...averaged $35/hour here in SF.
Thinking bout doing it again...going through a divorce and adjusting to being single income household.
Thinking bout doing it again...going through a divorce and adjusting to being single income household.
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