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Alison
Citizen
Username: Alikoz
Post Number: 161
Registered: 8-2002
| | Posted on Thursday, April 13, 2006 - 2:27 pm: | 
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Hi!
A good friend of mine (we work at the same ad agency) is considering leaving her job to go back to school. She needs to figure out how to earn some money on the side if she does "take the plunge." She's 30, and has already ruled out "lawn mowing" and "paper route." Any advice you can share would be helpful. I've had a hard time coming up with suggestions that make sense for someone over the age of 15. Bartending? Baby-sitting? Selling candles (like Vinny's friend --j/k). Temping? Has anyone attempted any of these endeavors recently? How is the pay? How is the lifestyle?
Your input is appreciated! |
greenetree
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Username: Greenetree
Post Number: 7232
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Thursday, April 13, 2006 - 2:46 pm: |
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How much money does she need to make? Are we talking rent money? Or spending money? Big difference. What is her background? Education to date? Is there any way that she can do what she's doing now on a part time basis, perhaps in another agency? Will she be a full-time or part-time student? Evening? Days? |
Alison
Citizen
Username: Alikoz
Post Number: 162
Registered: 8-2002
| | Posted on Thursday, April 13, 2006 - 3:47 pm: |
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THANKS! Good question! (doh!) We're talking spending money + a little extra to pay some bills. She's currently 1/2 of a 2 income household, but doesn't want to drain their coffers to follow her bliss. She said she'd like to make between $200-400 a week but doesn't know if this is even reasonable, and I frankly don't know either. She'd need a somewhat flexible job, since the class times vary throughout the week (some evenings, some days). She graduated from an Ivy League school and has been on the marketing track ever since. Sadly, agency life is sort of "all or nothing" so no, staying on here part-time wouldn't be feasible... |
Wendyn
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Username: Wendyn
Post Number: 2931
Registered: 9-2002
| | Posted on Thursday, April 13, 2006 - 4:04 pm: |
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She could probably do part time retail sales work. Plus you usually get discounts depending on the store.
Temping tends to be more short bursts of 9-5 jobs and then nothing. Probably not the best.
No idea about bartending.
I would think about what she is going back to school for and whether there is anything in that field she can do part time to get her feet wet. |
Alison
Citizen
Username: Alikoz
Post Number: 163
Registered: 8-2002
| | Posted on Thursday, April 13, 2006 - 4:17 pm: |
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That's good advice, Wendyn. I will pass it on! |
cody
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Username: Cody
Post Number: 986
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Thursday, April 13, 2006 - 5:24 pm: |
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Any interest in substitute teaching? College grads are preferred, but I believe you can get on the sub list with about 60 college credits. If your friend has any particular background in a subject area, that would help at the middle and high school level.
The pay used to be $80/day, it may have gone up but I'm not current on this. You could call Human Resources next week and ask if your friend has any interest in pursuing this. It requires fingerprinting and a background criminal history check and filing fee. I think the initial cost was about $100 a few years ago.
It is good for people who can only work certain days, or certain times. If you tell the sub service when you are available, they try to call you on those days.
It was very helpful when my children were small, because I basically could work their hours and tell them not to call me if anyone was sick or if I wanted to do something special in their classrooms.
Just a thought. |
John Caffrey
Citizen
Username: Jerseyjack
Post Number: 178
Registered: 11-2005
| | Posted on Thursday, April 13, 2006 - 5:34 pm: |
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Supermarkets, like kings, wegmans, etc. semi-flex hours since they need bodies.
Many also contribute to college costs. |
Suzanne Ng
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Username: Suzanneng
Post Number: 716
Registered: 3-2002
| | Posted on Thursday, April 13, 2006 - 5:43 pm: |
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I was going to suggest that too, cody. If Alison's friend is computer savvy, and willing to learn the necessary program/procedures, we'd be happy to have her available as a sub in the library (across the district) .
In the elementary school classrooms, The subs that are good -- i.e. follows the lesson plans, controls the class, leaves detailed notes about how the day went, etc, -- are asked for by name, and can work almost every day.
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Virtual It Girl
Citizen
Username: Shh
Post Number: 4277
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Thursday, April 13, 2006 - 6:12 pm: |
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Temping might work. It's been awhile for me, but I used to go out through a temp agency and got placed at several ad agencies. The bad news is it's a little less than she'd make on her own freelancing, but the good news is it's a lot more than she'd make retail. Also, unlike regular freelancing the agency pays you on time. If she can work her class schedule out to have a few days free, she could probably float around those days. It's kind of fun, plus you get to meet people in different offices. Also, it's so much less stressful than being on staff.
I forget the name of the agency I used, but there are several that cater to advertising/marketing personnel. |
MEC
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Username: Mec
Post Number: 172
Registered: 4-2003
| | Posted on Thursday, April 13, 2006 - 8:35 pm: |
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Does she like kids/children. The going rate for babysitting is 10$/hr. |
CFA
Citizen
Username: Cfa
Post Number: 1616
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Friday, April 14, 2006 - 3:31 am: |
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The easiest money is housecleaning. |
Mergele
Citizen
Username: Mergele
Post Number: 380
Registered: 7-2003
| | Posted on Friday, April 14, 2006 - 5:59 am: |
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When I went back to school full-time at the same age, I covered my mortgage and living expenses waiting tables at Denny's 3 days a week. Now that's quite a few years ago and my mortgage was a fraction of the current one, but there's good money to be made and the hours are good for students. |
Gregor Samsa
Citizen
Username: Oldsctls67
Post Number: 496
Registered: 11-2002
| | Posted on Friday, April 14, 2006 - 10:03 am: |
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I'm surprised no one has mentioned the world's oldest profession yet... |
Alison
Citizen
Username: Alikoz
Post Number: 164
Registered: 8-2002
| | Posted on Friday, April 14, 2006 - 11:43 am: |
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Wow- thanks for all of the great ideas. Substitute teaching sounds like the perfect fit, housecleaning, too, is an interesting idea. And I never would have come up with the supermarket--but that's a great idea, too. I will pass on all of these ideas.
Now, what am I going to do about the fact that I might lose my work buddy? Maybe I should leave, too! In which case, dibs on subbing at the library--that sounds fun! |
Zoesky1
Citizen
Username: Zoesky1
Post Number: 1428
Registered: 6-2003
| | Posted on Friday, April 14, 2006 - 12:20 pm: |
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This might also be an option:
http://www.careerjournal.com/jobhunting/change/20060414-spors.html?cjpartner=mkt w |
red
Citizen
Username: Redy67
Post Number: 5313
Registered: 2-2003
| | Posted on Friday, April 14, 2006 - 2:45 pm: |
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Definitely waiting tables or bartending. I put myself through college waiting tables, made approx $35,000 a year working part time, very flexible hours. |
DLB
Citizen
Username: Messyartist
Post Number: 71
Registered: 3-2003
| | Posted on Friday, April 14, 2006 - 3:25 pm: |
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I am looking for someone to work children's birthday parties at The Messy Artist. The hours are flexible weekend hours. Job requirements are someone who loves children, high energy, dynamic take-charge person. No art experience necessary, but a plus. Please PL me if your friend or anyone else is interested. Thanks. |
Alison
Citizen
Username: Alikoz
Post Number: 165
Registered: 8-2002
| | Posted on Friday, April 14, 2006 - 4:47 pm: |
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Man, I love MOL. So many smarties out there. Thanks for all these GREAT ideas... |
SO Ref
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Username: So_refugee
Post Number: 1707
Registered: 2-2005
| | Posted on Sunday, April 16, 2006 - 10:21 am: |
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http://www.sbivf.com/egg_donation.htm |
Alison
Citizen
Username: Alikoz
Post Number: 166
Registered: 8-2002
| | Posted on Monday, April 17, 2006 - 12:27 pm: |
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yikes. |
tabby
Citizen
Username: Tabby
Post Number: 267
Registered: 8-2001
| | Posted on Monday, April 17, 2006 - 3:33 pm: |
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I just posted on the Work Topic. My parents are both not in good health at the moment and I have decided to leave my full time job so I can get them taken care of, their house sold, finances and legal matters resolved, etc.....I am the only child so I really don't have anyone else to do this. So I am looking for something that is flexible enough (yes I may approach some of the restaurants in town) and temporary so I can still keep earning income over the next 2 months.
I have a home office, so if anyone has anything I can do from home via laptop that would be ok, too.
Alison,maybe your colleague and I can join forces and start our own temporary/part time business...... |
Flying_char
Citizen
Username: Flying_char
Post Number: 111
Registered: 8-2005
| | Posted on Wednesday, April 19, 2006 - 8:53 am: |
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Tabby,
I want in on that too then. :-)
Flying is low in May, so I am def. looking to supply my income. |
melicious
Citizen
Username: Melicious
Post Number: 404
Registered: 6-2002
| | Posted on Wednesday, April 19, 2006 - 10:26 am: |
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What about Starbucks? They have great bennies (including stock, health and
I think, tuition remission).
Yes, it would be going to the dark side, the evil empire, but heck, if you have to go to school and work, why not have free coffee?
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PS I pay my sitter $15 an hour. She has a car (drives and carries own insurance - a big plus), takes care of three kids.
I also know TONS of people looking for sitters. PL me if interested. |
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