Second Income
 

Does anybody do anything for a second encome? I'm thinking about become a bailbondsmond. I don't want to do anything really hard. Hopefully something at home to bring in extra money.

I just got a job working at Dillard's. I work in the juniors department. It's ok

I need a second job too. I work for the state and the pay is very very little.:( :(

I am looking for a 2nd job too, just for money to stash away. I currently sell make-up. This is just for a little spending money. I have been reading up on other things that are more lucrative and will help stash away for the future.

Yeah - Overtime. Problem with that is - if I work too much of it, they tax the heck out of me. :(

At the moment, I'm doing over-time on my job plus some medical transcription on the side.

Do what I do for extra money: work manual labor for a staffing service. If nothing else, it will take care of lunch and gas money, and you can work 1st, 2nd, or 3rd shift. If you don't mind working around the clock (so to speak) and can use the $$, you can make a nice little hunk of change on the side.

Depending on the staffing company, you can make as little as $5.50/hr up to $15/hr. (or more). If you establish a good reputation with the company's clients, you can pretty much pick and choose the assignments and shifts you want to work. I knew a woman who was an ordained minister who worked with the same labor staffing service for 10 YEARS!!

It's worth a shot. Check it out.

I worked at H&R Block for one season. Another time, I worked at a retail store over the Holiday season.

Lately, however, my second job has been grad school :cool:

You too?
 

The bad part is that there is no overtime, only comp time.

I need a part time job too.

I've been reading all kinds of books looking for something.......... I'm really interested in doing something at home, but nothing seem legit, that's why I'm leaning to becomming a Bailbondsmon......I don't know.

I worked part time as a photographer while in undergrad. Depending on your other experience and who you work for (ex: department stores), the training is EASY and fun.

I prefer studio work because there are regular hours and a steady location - you can schedule yourself accordingly instead of having to lug your equipment all around and playing with mother nature. I haven't done this for a few years (grad school = no time), but now i'm thinking of working PT with a bridal boutique to stack some $$ for upcoming expenses.

I worked for the state and the pay was horrible so I worked as a waitress part time. Of course that's not something you could do at home, but you get paid in cash and you get taxed on as much as you claim. Also, I would make about $75-100 working 5 hours on a weeknight.

my brother works part time in the mall, 3 days a week from 6pm to close (9:30 or 10 pm) and makes about $300 per pay period. It aint much, but enough to pay a bill or two and put gas in the car. retail is always a nice part-time gig imo, but I'm with Mccoyred, grad school is my second job! Where did my evenings and nights go:(

I'm glad I'm not the only one :(
I'm applying for a part-timer at Macy's today.

I used to have a second job in undergrad.

Grad school is kicking my tail, there is no way in hayle I'll be able to handle a second job. :(

*Joining the "I need a second job" group* :(

Something is definately wrong!!!!
 

OK.....someone tell me something. Im a college graduate. Why am I this broke? My mother made half as much as I do with two children (I only have one), but it seems like we had more coming up than I do now. I just dont get it.

Me too, but now that I have my daughter more on week-ends, it will be even more difficult. :(

Re: Something is definately wrong!!!!
 

The answer to that is cost and consumption. We have to spend and we consume alot more now than people did say 20 years ago.

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Pretty much. We overconsume! (Heck I do too.) Sometimes something simple like getting rid of the Super Delux Mega Digital Cable system and cutting off lights when you leave a room will have you some $$$.

I work two jobs and hate it. So to cut back my hours on the second job, I cut back on the home phone (I mostly use my cell phone), cut the Super Delux Mega Cable to Basic w/HBO, and purchased two space heaters I saved: Cell: $20. Cable: $50. and Gas: $50.

I also limit fast food lunches to once a week. (This forces me to eat healthier too) :p

If you know any simple money saving tips please share. Everything is so expensive. :mad:

Has anyone else read the Stephanie Plum novels by Janet Evanovich? That's all I can think of when I think Bail Bonds work. :D I don't have a side hustle, but b/c of my day job, I'm really limited in potential hustles. I know a few people who do prepaid legal and real estate on the side. If only I could figure out a way to make money from all the time I spend doing Sorority stuff.........

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Well I am a shop-a-holic. I haven't shopped in almost 2 months because I want to save money because life happens, and in case it happens again, I want to have money to fall back on. Its been rough but I've disciplined myself. :p

Speaking of Prepaid legal what exactly is that. Is it selling legal services to people. I went to a convention and I saw that they were having a conference and I was curious. Also, your friends that do real estate on the side, what exactly do they do because I have been thinking about doing appraisal............I'm glad I'm not the only one needing a second part-time job. I'm really trying to do something at home, but seems like most of the stuff in not legit.

I'm also considering a second income. I used to work two jobs while I stayed in Alabama while going to AAMU. Now that I've moved to Georgia, I'm making good money to get me by and get my bills paid. I also still have a little extra money left over to eat out and shop. I just feel as if I need an extra job for my CC debt that I've made, or I need to rebudget and stop going out to eat all the time and buying electronics. Hmmmm........

If I do consider a second job on a serious level, I will do something along the lines of a desk clerk at a hotel or data entry. Nothing that is gonna bring extra stress. The job I have now brings all kinds of things to the table in the stress dept.

I need one too. Just my responsiblilities for the job will be showing up on time and greeting the customers. That's all. My main job, I have alot of responsibilities, so I want one where someone else had to do the running around, the decision making, dealing with different personalities, and all that stuff.

Coming out of the woodwork...if you are considering real estate as a part time career be aware that it takes a lot of time. If you don't already have potential clients then you maybe digging a hole for yourself. The majority of real estate companies want their agents to work toward full time positions and require you to pay some sort of monthly dues (usually around $150) per month. To give you an idea of the financial commitment. I pay $400 per year for a realtor membership, $124 per month company dues and all marketing cost. These fees have to be paid if you sell a house or not. I forgot to mention the gas and car repairs and upkeep.

I also thought that if you became an apprasier you have to do like two years under an experienced apprasier. I think these are often volunteer hours.

The easiest part time I had was as a waitress. The money is good and the job can be easy.

Good Luck

My divorce from Dillard's will be finally 2/25:D The job sucks and it's tto much drama for the kid. As of 2/27 I will be a scorer for Pearson.

They might be hiring in other cities. Here's the link www.careermapping.com/pemjobs

I got an interview at Macy's, in the shoe department :D next week.

I applied on Friday, got a response Monday. They must need people bad!!

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That's how I feel. :confused: I just don't understand why I can't find a "good job."

Prepaid legal is basically a pyramid scheme. People pay a monthly fee and have access to lawyers/legal advice. You try to sign people up and you get a kick back monthly [until they cancel]. Then if the people you bring in bring in other people, you move up the ranks. The service itself is decent, but if you're not a people person you won't make money selling it.

The person I know who's involved in real estate on the side has GREAT credit and basically will buy a lot in nearby new releases of housing developments, hold onto it until the house is acutally built, then sell it. Most of the time she only holds onto them for six months or less. Some of them she never even sees in person. It's flip w/o any singificant improvements.

Take it to the Lord in prayer
 

I dont know if I should look for a part time job or simply look for a better paying one. I know that I a qualified to take a step to the next level. But..........

grrrrr

this is fustrating!!!

looking for a side hustle...
 

the latest issue of Essence Magazine (Tyler Perry is on the cover) has a small article on mystery shopping. It includes a few websites that can help someone learn more about it and to participate. I'm actually looking at doing this, since I have a 'thing' regarding customer service or the lack theirof..lol.

I decided to stay at Dillards. It's about a 10 minute drive from my house and the weekly paycheck is wonderful. It really helps since I get paid on the 1st and the 16th at my full-time job. The job itself still sucks,but it keeps me out of trouble:p