Monday, May 28, 2007

There is always another dollar to be made

Anyone who knows me would say that I am always looking for legitimate ways to make more money. I won't go anywhere near pyramid schemes (or anything in that genre). I prefer to earn my money!!

My newest "moonlight" gig has been being a personal assistant for a family after work. Right now, I go over once a week for 3-4 hours and help with paying bills, filing papers, and sorting mail. I also help with general organization. I found this job on Craigslist under the "Gigs" category.

So readers, your next step would be to go to your local Craigslist page and utilize your talents! If you're great with computers, find someone who needs help installing software on their new computer. If you're a people person, look under "Talent" for brand ambassadors/promotional talent jobs (One caveat: Be sure to find out what the product is first and make sure you feel comfortable representing it). Also, don't be afraid to post your own listing in the "Services" category.

Note: If you do find an ad on Craigslist that interests you, please investigate to make sure it is a legitimate organization/business. If the job is working for an individual or family, try to talk to them on the phone first and then arrange to meet in a public place (like Starbuck's) for your interview. In any case, trust your gut! If something sounds fishy or too good to be true, it probably is.

No comments: