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Thinking about getting a part-time job on the side...any ideas?
Posted on 4/9/14 at 10:40 am
Posted on 4/9/14 at 10:40 am
Thinking about getting a side job, strictly part time. I make plenty money to pay the bills at my full time job, but I’ve got free time on weekends and after work and would love extra cash. Especially considering my wedding and honeymoon coming up in a few months. No shame in grinding for more money.
Anyone have any ideas of something I could do in my free time to earn a little extra cash? Has to be legal though ;)
Anyone have any ideas of something I could do in my free time to earn a little extra cash? Has to be legal though ;)
Posted on 4/9/14 at 10:43 am to TheCaterpillar
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I make plenty money to pay the bills at my full time job,
Subtle brag
Posted on 4/9/14 at 10:43 am to TheCaterpillar
I know people that have done retail or worked in restaurants to fill time away from work. IMO though, screw that. If I was to do something to earn money away from work, it would have to be something I enjoy.
Do you have any hobbies you could make money off of? I'm pretty good at detailing cars and doing basic mechanical work on them, so occasionally I will offer my services to friends and family members to make some extra money.
Do you have any hobbies you could make money off of? I'm pretty good at detailing cars and doing basic mechanical work on them, so occasionally I will offer my services to friends and family members to make some extra money.
Posted on 4/9/14 at 10:51 am to TheCaterpillar
Deliver pizza. A co worker of mine has done it off an on for a while now if he's in a pinch. Claims its a lot more cash then you'd believe.
This post was edited on 4/9/14 at 11:25 am
Posted on 4/9/14 at 11:01 am to TheCaterpillar
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Thinking about getting a side job, strictly part time. I make plenty money to pay the bills at my full time job, but I’ve got free time on weekends and after work and would love extra cash. Especially considering my wedding and honeymoon coming up in a few months. No shame in grinding for more money.
Depending on where you live, you could become an Uber driver.
Posted on 4/9/14 at 11:06 am to hiltacular
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Depending on where you live, you could become an Uber driver.
Nashville, and this is a very good possibility. It or "Lyft" which is their competitor which offers better hours.
I would love to give golf lessons to kids because I love golf, but I doubt I could get many people to pay for that.
Wonder if I could offer manual labor on craigslist? I love being outdoors and I love landscaping. Maybe people need help on the weekends?
Also, I thought about dogsitting and/or babysitting. But I'm not sure many people hire men for those gigs.
And I wasn't trying to brag about my job. Just trying to give a well-rounded picture of my situation. Its not dire, just has me wanting more.
Posted on 4/9/14 at 11:15 am to TheCaterpillar
So before I got married/kids, basically throughout college and after college, I worked as a baseball umpire / football referee. Mainly youth sports leagues. I called a few JV games, but I would say 90 percent of them, at least were youth games.
Most associations are begging for help. You can get trained. The pay is decent, and it's all nights and weekends. 10 years ago, I was getting $65 for a double header, which took maybe four hours.
Plus, there were two other benefits. It forced me to stay in shape, and it allowed me to stay involved in sports.
Of course you have to have really, really thick skin. =)
Most associations are begging for help. You can get trained. The pay is decent, and it's all nights and weekends. 10 years ago, I was getting $65 for a double header, which took maybe four hours.
Plus, there were two other benefits. It forced me to stay in shape, and it allowed me to stay involved in sports.
Of course you have to have really, really thick skin. =)
Posted on 4/9/14 at 11:15 am to jonboy
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Deliver pizza. A co worker of mine has done it off an on for a while now if he's in a pinch. Claims its a lot more cash then you'd
Believe.
Back in college I delivered pizza for a local "chain" in a small town and made good money for what it was.
I'm sure you could make good money on the side working for a bigger name like Domino's or Papa Johns.
Work isn't bad either. You get paid to drive around and listen to the radio.
This post was edited on 4/9/14 at 11:16 am
Posted on 4/9/14 at 11:16 am to TheCaterpillar
If you're strong at high school level math (Geometry, Algebra, Trig) and know anyone who works at a high school, get them to refer kids to you for tutoring on evenings/weekends. I do this and charge a minimum of $40/hr. Even if I only get 4 hours a month, it's still a nice chunk of change (usually cash) in my pocket. You can do other subjects too, but math is less subjective and seems easier to explain to kids.
Posted on 4/9/14 at 11:17 am to TheCaterpillar
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Wonder if I could offer manual labor on craigslist? I love being outdoors and I love landscaping. Maybe people need help on the weekends?
Go check out TaskRabbit.
People post odd jobs and how much they are willing to pay for them.
eta: nevermind, nashville isn't included yet
This post was edited on 4/9/14 at 11:18 am
Posted on 4/9/14 at 11:17 am to TheCaterpillar
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I would love to give golf lessons to kids because I love golf, but I doubt I could get many people to pay for that.
You might be surprised... I think that will depend upon your skill level tho.
There is a marketing research firm right by my main office, I will probably do 5-10 studies in a given year that usually pay $100+ each. This isn't reliable or consistent but it is a no brainer when they ask me to participate.
There are all kinds of kickball/softball/intramural leagues out there that always need refs and people like that...
Uber/Lyft will be the best option if you are looking for a consistent deal that offers decent wages.
Posted on 4/9/14 at 12:43 pm to TheCaterpillar
If you've got a graduate degree, try an adjunct instructor position at a local community college.
Posted on 4/9/14 at 12:52 pm to TheCaterpillar
photo booth for weddings.
Or blow up slide for parties.
Or blow up slide for parties.
This post was edited on 4/9/14 at 12:53 pm
Posted on 4/9/14 at 1:02 pm to dcrews
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Deliver pizza. A co worker of mine has done it off an on for a while now if he's in a pinch. Claims its a lot more cash then you'd
Believe.
Back in college I delivered pizza for a local "chain" in a small town and made good money for what it was.
I'm sure you could make good money on the side working for a bigger name like Domino's or Papa Johns.
Work isn't bad either. You get paid to drive around and listen to the radio.
my friend was managing a retail store (cigars) and he quit that job to deliver pizza b.c he made more money in less time. Its a high end pizza delivery place, but he said he makes about $40k a year. blew my mind.
Bartenders can also do very well, but can be tough to break into. My cousin made over $100k a year bartending but she was hawt.
Posted on 4/9/14 at 1:05 pm to TheCaterpillar
Rent out bouncy houses???
I'd imagine that has to make a good bit of money. A buddy of mine and I delivered/picked up those for a family friend of his one summer. He paid us $100 a house.
So I'd imagine he was renting them out for $500-$1k a day
ETA: The ones with the ball pits in them fricking suck donkey nuts. Such a pain in the arse to clean up when done
I'd imagine that has to make a good bit of money. A buddy of mine and I delivered/picked up those for a family friend of his one summer. He paid us $100 a house.
So I'd imagine he was renting them out for $500-$1k a day
ETA: The ones with the ball pits in them fricking suck donkey nuts. Such a pain in the arse to clean up when done
This post was edited on 4/9/14 at 1:06 pm
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