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Delivering Pizzas For Extra Dough
Posted on 6/14/14 at 10:45 pm
Posted on 6/14/14 at 10:45 pm
I recently got a second job to make some extra cash. Career job is great. Make a little under 70k 4 years in; up from 43000 when I started. My question is: anyone else deliver pizzas for extra income and if so any suggestions for earning a bigger tip? I'm actually surprised at what Ive made in my first few days. Averaging around 15 an hour with gas expenses included. I'm trying to bankroll a large percentage of my MBA along with wrapping up our debt (almost done).
Thanks for any suggestions; either about tips or other ways to earn some extra cash.
Thanks Ill hang up and listen
Thanks for any suggestions; either about tips or other ways to earn some extra cash.
Thanks Ill hang up and listen
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Posted on 6/14/14 at 10:51 pm to ragacamps
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Make a little under 70k
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any suggestions
don't
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Deliver Pizzas
enjoy your time man
Posted on 6/14/14 at 11:05 pm to ragacamps
I feel like there's a pun to be made here...
Posted on 6/14/14 at 11:12 pm to ragacamps
If you always turn right you'll save money on gas. UPS does it with their trucks.
Posted on 6/14/14 at 11:24 pm to ragacamps
I don't but go for it. The world needs more people willing to hustle for a little extra cash.
$15/hr isn't much but it pays better than sitting on your arse watching TV. If you like the work, go get it and laugh at all the people who whine about not being able to find a job.
$15/hr isn't much but it pays better than sitting on your arse watching TV. If you like the work, go get it and laugh at all the people who whine about not being able to find a job.
Posted on 6/15/14 at 12:40 am to ragacamps
I respect that you do what it takes to provide better for the family. 
Posted on 6/15/14 at 6:30 am to ragacamps
quote:You already have a good job, making 70k annually. In my opinion the best way to pick up some extra cash every month is by spending less money.
Thanks for any suggestions; either about tips or other ways to earn some extra cash.
Your wife stays at home, so she should become the master of reducing costs for your family. Start with the recurring monthly bills. Cut out any that you don't need and shop the rest of the bills aggressively. If you have any debt call to negotiate interest rates and come up with a plan to aggressively pay down the rest. Be smart with groceries and leftovers and bring lunch to work. Look at any expensive hobbies you have and reduce costs or try out some new hobbies.
I would make sure I did all of that before delivering pizzas. Early in my career I went through a similar phase. I tallied up how much money I was saving every month, and it was ridiculous. Definitely saved more than getting an extra job and used my extra time and energy to get ahead in my career and spend quality time with the family.
Posted on 6/15/14 at 9:18 am to ragacamps
You can smoke pot while delivering pizzas. Its the law.
Posted on 6/15/14 at 9:33 am to ragacamps
Good luck with meeting your financial objectives.
You married a Griswald?
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food scientist
You married a Griswald?
Posted on 6/15/14 at 10:58 am to ragacamps
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ecently got a second job to make some extra cash. Career job is great. Make a little under 70k 4 years in; up from 43000 when I started. My question is: anyone else deliver pizzas for extra income and if so any suggestions for earning a bigger tip? I'm actually surprised at what Ive made in my first few days. Averaging around 15 an hour with gas expenses included. I'm trying to bankroll a large percentage of my MBA along with wrapping up our debt (almost done).
Thanks for any suggestions; either about tips or other ways to earn some extra cash.
You must be listening to Dave Ramsey. Nice, good job. Been out of debt for about 5 years and its awesome. Keep up the good work.
Posted on 6/15/14 at 1:10 pm to ragacamps
I'm not bashing you at all. If that's what you want or need to do then go for it, but IMHO my time isn't worth $15/hr.
In Seattle that's minimum wage now BTW.
In Seattle that's minimum wage now BTW.
Posted on 6/15/14 at 1:13 pm to ragacamps
One thing I'd make sure to factor into the equation is what the costs are in wear and tear on your vehicle; they might not be realized immediately, but they are real.
This post was edited on 6/15/14 at 1:14 pm
Posted on 6/15/14 at 2:28 pm to ragacamps
In Dave Ramsey's book "Entreleadership" there is a story about a guy like you. A business guy just trying to hustle and get some debt paid off.
I don't remember the specifics, but:
He had spreadsheets that kept up with the time from order to delivery, neighborhood, tip, etc. He learned the system and sometimes would take two pizzas out instead of three or four because the tip could be better. Basically he figured it was better to take two pizzas to the middle class neighborhood around the corner rather than four pizzas to the apartment complex across town.
Also he took three steps back when he rung the doorbell so he wasn't imposing if a female answered the door, and he carried around dog treats shaped like pizza for when a dog greeted him.
I think the story went that he was making $25+ an hour, outlearning his manager.
I don't remember the specifics, but:
He had spreadsheets that kept up with the time from order to delivery, neighborhood, tip, etc. He learned the system and sometimes would take two pizzas out instead of three or four because the tip could be better. Basically he figured it was better to take two pizzas to the middle class neighborhood around the corner rather than four pizzas to the apartment complex across town.
Also he took three steps back when he rung the doorbell so he wasn't imposing if a female answered the door, and he carried around dog treats shaped like pizza for when a dog greeted him.
I think the story went that he was making $25+ an hour, outlearning his manager.
This post was edited on 6/15/14 at 2:30 pm
Posted on 6/15/14 at 3:30 pm to ragacamps
If you enjoy delivering pizzas more power to you. For me my free time is infinitely more valuable than picking up an extra $200 on the side. I agree with those that say you can make that up by spending less.
Posted on 6/15/14 at 5:41 pm to ragacamps
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I recently got a second job to make some extra cash. Career job is great. Make a little under 70k 4 years in; up from 43000 when I started. My question is: anyone else deliver pizzas for extra income and if so any suggestions for earning a bigger tip? I'm actually surprised at what Ive made in my first few days. Averaging around 15 an hour with gas expenses included. I'm trying to bankroll a large percentage of my MBA along with wrapping up our debt (almost done).
My suggestion would be it's not worth it. I used to work two jobs, and it just gets mentally taxing separating the two. People from both jobs will not understand it, and your cheaper job will try to call you in on times you put as "not available".
Posted on 6/15/14 at 6:06 pm to ragacamps
Like others here, I applaud the OP for getting up off the couch and hustling. There is no global answer here for everyone's individual situation, but I personally would be hesitant to deliver pizzas door-to-door from a safety standpoint. Pizza Delivery folks get dead or robbed probably at a higher rate than the general populace.
Good luck and good job doing something positive to address your fiscal situation.
Good luck and good job doing something positive to address your fiscal situation.
Posted on 6/15/14 at 9:33 pm to ragacamps
I do extra work in movies. My mom and I try to do the same ones. We'll make $100-$200 per day. It isn't labor intensive, can be fun, and I can do it when I want.
Posted on 6/16/14 at 10:17 am to ragacamps
i wait tables at a swanky restaurant on fridays or saturdays. work from 6-11 fridays and 4-11 saturdays. sometimes i only make 80 bucks because we are slow. other times i make 300 (most ive ever made is 500) a night. on average, it brings home an extra 1000 a month.
I dont know what the male equivalent is, but i find that i make better tips when i wear low cut shirts, and really blingy jewelry, too much make up (like almost stripper-esque. i even put on false eyelashes) and wear my hair down despite the fact that i have worn it back at every other restaurant ive ever worked at.
I dont know what the male equivalent is, but i find that i make better tips when i wear low cut shirts, and really blingy jewelry, too much make up (like almost stripper-esque. i even put on false eyelashes) and wear my hair down despite the fact that i have worn it back at every other restaurant ive ever worked at.
Posted on 6/16/14 at 10:20 am to ragacamps
Posted on 6/16/14 at 1:01 pm to ragacamps
You make $73k/yr and are delivering pizza for extra $$? Just cut down on the hookers and blow man. You make plenty enough to be able to enjoy some leisure time. Unless you have a bunch of lil Boosie's runnin' around.
This post was edited on 6/16/14 at 1:03 pm
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