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I fly jumpers on the weekend and barback a few nights a month. I recently had an interview with Family Video (midwestern chain) for a manager position. I was not qualified to be a manager due to my lack of supervisory experience. Apparently having a 4 year degree and supervising the safety of peoples' lives does not qualify one to rent movies. Pathetic. I also volunteer at the Humane Association. Beats dealing with PEOPLE barking at you all day, eh?
I take the kids to the park while my wife teaches violin lessons at $50.00 per hour. I also try to sell all my days off and get as much OT as possible. Lately that hasn't been working out so great. Backup-doing Annuals but that can turn into a royal pain in the neck if you get the wrong people.
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Well I'm in my 6th month of reserve now and still not breaking gaurantee. With a family to support, it was either get a second job or get a divorce. So needless to say, I am now employed in my second profession. PIZZA TRANSPORTATION ENGINEER.
(well i did it in high school and college so i was experienced).
Before we got short on FO's i thought that was my main job and flying was part time.
Oh well, just my 2 cents!!
ASA FO E120
Save drivin' I mean flyin ooops
(well i did it in high school and college so i was experienced).
Before we got short on FO's i thought that was my main job and flying was part time.
Oh well, just my 2 cents!!
ASA FO E120
Save drivin' I mean flyin ooops
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This takes a little start up capitol, but if you are frugal you will be able to pick up the tools for less than $300. (or you might already have them). Most of the cost is a table saw, electric sander, and jig-saw.
Anyways I build and sell Canoes. It is fairly easy to get plans off the internet, or even at a wood store if you live in a big city. My first canoe took about 100 hrs to build and the materials cost about $400.
Now it takes me about 40-50hrs and I have got the cost down to $300. It is a lot of fun building them, but sometimes a little difficult to sell because I have a zero budget for advertisement. A nice wooden canoe goes for at least $2000. Some people dont even use it to go canoeing, but use it as a decoration piece.
Try it if you are motivated and like to work with wood, but you better stay out of my market. I do have a canoe mafia to come out and break your knuckles if anyone tries to move on my market.
Anyways I build and sell Canoes. It is fairly easy to get plans off the internet, or even at a wood store if you live in a big city. My first canoe took about 100 hrs to build and the materials cost about $400.
Now it takes me about 40-50hrs and I have got the cost down to $300. It is a lot of fun building them, but sometimes a little difficult to sell because I have a zero budget for advertisement. A nice wooden canoe goes for at least $2000. Some people dont even use it to go canoeing, but use it as a decoration piece.
Try it if you are motivated and like to work with wood, but you better stay out of my market. I do have a canoe mafia to come out and break your knuckles if anyone tries to move on my market.
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For about 38 seconds, I was a dancer on the TV program "Soul Train". That is how long it took them to figure out that: A. I am a white guy, and B. I can't dance for crap.
Since then I have held jobs for only a very short time. I drove a sponge at a local porno movie theater, was an assistant crack whore, and finally I became a priest. Each one of these jobs was better than flight instructing.
JUST KIDDING!!!!!!!
Since then I have held jobs for only a very short time. I drove a sponge at a local porno movie theater, was an assistant crack whore, and finally I became a priest. Each one of these jobs was better than flight instructing.
JUST KIDDING!!!!!!!
skyride56
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Just a thought
I fly for a 121-cargo outfit at night and I'm always back home in the morning which makes a big difference when looking for a part time job. The following is a list of things I have done on the side:
- Package handler for UPS: Shifts are around 4 hours and pay ranges from $8-$10/hr depending on your shift. Great way to get in shape and get paid for it.
- Telemarketing: Not a very glamorous job but if you find a good product you can make up to $15/hr. It takes a certain kind of person to be able to get rejected 50 times for every sale.
- Detailing cars, boats, and aircraft: Low start up costs, work as much as you want. It does take time to build up a clientele through word of mouth. If you specialize in cars, you can detail them at home.
- Buying high mileage Mercedes-Benz (diesel powered) and reselling them on ebay. There is a very large market for these cars out there. I've sold two cars that had over 200k miles and tripled my money (the original purchase price for the two was $825 and $700). To find these cars you have to be willing to scout out as many local car auctions as possible. You may also want to get your wholesaler license.
- Create an informational booklet and sell it through newspaper ads: No, I didn't spend $50 for that instructional package from that guy on late night infomercials. The concept is very simple. I've made 3 booklets: One contained step-by-step instructions and illustrated plans on how to build things for around the house such as, a porch swing, a lazy Susan, a curio cabinet, nick-knack shelves,.... Second was for deer, turkey, and duck hunters. The third was a how to book on building your own toys. There are toys for kids and some for guys who like to build things that shoot out flames and go real fast.
All the information I sold in these booklets was found on the internet for free. The only costs were the paper and the costs for the ads. I sold the first one for $8 the second $25 and the third for $15. I only accepted checks or money orders.
- Currently, I'm a professional tax preparrer for H&R Block. I know the tax season is coming to a close but it’s a thought for the 2002 tax season. Every major city has a district office with dozens of branch offices scattered through the city. There are 2 ways to get this job. You can call the district office and find out when there offering their 11week tax preparer course (this costs around $200, 3 hrs/day, 2-3 days a week). The other way, if you have any experience preparing taxes, they hold a 1 week accelerated course 2 weeks before the tax season. I went through the 1-week course in which I was paid $6.50/hr to attend. It only pays $7/hr, or 20% of what you bill the client, which ever is higher. During the peak season, I was up to $14.25/hr, I’m now averaging $9.35/hr. Most people think this would be a boring job, not at all. The reason I like this job is because I work only when I want, where I want. You are allowed to work in any of the offices in your city, and they will all be short on tax professionals.
Well, if you made it this far in my post you're either really bored or really broke. I hope I sparked some interest. PM me if anyone has any questions.
I also have some other ideas that I haven't attempted yet so if anyone wants to share some ideas get in touch.
PS if anyone has been thinking about buying foreclosures (houses that can sell for a fraction of their value), here is a weebsite that will give you some advice.
http://www.kathiemoore.com/content/answers.html?Topic=Invest&Subtopic=Foreclosure
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I fly for a 121-cargo outfit at night and I'm always back home in the morning which makes a big difference when looking for a part time job. The following is a list of things I have done on the side:
- Package handler for UPS: Shifts are around 4 hours and pay ranges from $8-$10/hr depending on your shift. Great way to get in shape and get paid for it.
- Telemarketing: Not a very glamorous job but if you find a good product you can make up to $15/hr. It takes a certain kind of person to be able to get rejected 50 times for every sale.
- Detailing cars, boats, and aircraft: Low start up costs, work as much as you want. It does take time to build up a clientele through word of mouth. If you specialize in cars, you can detail them at home.
- Buying high mileage Mercedes-Benz (diesel powered) and reselling them on ebay. There is a very large market for these cars out there. I've sold two cars that had over 200k miles and tripled my money (the original purchase price for the two was $825 and $700). To find these cars you have to be willing to scout out as many local car auctions as possible. You may also want to get your wholesaler license.
- Create an informational booklet and sell it through newspaper ads: No, I didn't spend $50 for that instructional package from that guy on late night infomercials. The concept is very simple. I've made 3 booklets: One contained step-by-step instructions and illustrated plans on how to build things for around the house such as, a porch swing, a lazy Susan, a curio cabinet, nick-knack shelves,.... Second was for deer, turkey, and duck hunters. The third was a how to book on building your own toys. There are toys for kids and some for guys who like to build things that shoot out flames and go real fast.
All the information I sold in these booklets was found on the internet for free. The only costs were the paper and the costs for the ads. I sold the first one for $8 the second $25 and the third for $15. I only accepted checks or money orders.
- Currently, I'm a professional tax preparrer for H&R Block. I know the tax season is coming to a close but it’s a thought for the 2002 tax season. Every major city has a district office with dozens of branch offices scattered through the city. There are 2 ways to get this job. You can call the district office and find out when there offering their 11week tax preparer course (this costs around $200, 3 hrs/day, 2-3 days a week). The other way, if you have any experience preparing taxes, they hold a 1 week accelerated course 2 weeks before the tax season. I went through the 1-week course in which I was paid $6.50/hr to attend. It only pays $7/hr, or 20% of what you bill the client, which ever is higher. During the peak season, I was up to $14.25/hr, I’m now averaging $9.35/hr. Most people think this would be a boring job, not at all. The reason I like this job is because I work only when I want, where I want. You are allowed to work in any of the offices in your city, and they will all be short on tax professionals.
Well, if you made it this far in my post you're either really bored or really broke. I hope I sparked some interest. PM me if anyone has any questions.
I also have some other ideas that I haven't attempted yet so if anyone wants to share some ideas get in touch.
PS if anyone has been thinking about buying foreclosures (houses that can sell for a fraction of their value), here is a weebsite that will give you some advice.
http://www.kathiemoore.com/content/answers.html?Topic=Invest&Subtopic=Foreclosure
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