Comments on: Finding Odd Jobs…

By: Kyle Taylor

Kyle Taylor — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 05:35:19 +0000

I don’t blame you for your hesitance with regards to Craigslist, but I have to let you know that I have found it to be a great place to make some extra money. I have found a few jobs under the gigs section like wrapping presents around Christmas or flyering for a local pizza company. Easy work and I’ve always been paid.

By: Beks

Beks — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 05:08:57 +0000

Kate – I do! I didn’t even think of that option. I’m a school nerd, that’s a fabulous idea!

Sandra – I wish we were local. I’d make him put it in for free! Thanks for being so sweet!

Mr Frugal – Hadn’t thought of it but it’s a good idea. Unfortunately I struggle with severe anemia and I haven’t been able to donate.

Scheng1 – So true!

Kate – It’s a good idea but we’re looking to have our own kids soon.

By: Kate

Kate — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 17:19:38 +0000

I also donated my eggs for $7k a few months ago. I didn’t need the money, and did it for altruistic reasons, but the money definitely didn’t hurt.

Email me if you want more info. It was nearly painless and I had ZERO side effects. I was shopping about an hour after my retrieval, and giving myself shots (which I was SUPER paranoid about) is a piece of cake now. My doc lets me do my own injections now.

By: scheng1

scheng1 — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 15:28:18 +0000

Sometimes it’s funny. The more you want to make big money, the less you earn.

By: Nicole

Nicole — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 06:02:49 +0000

That’s awesome that your hubby is a hard-working, honest guy. There aren’t many of those around anymore but I’m grateful I got one too : ) Glad you’re able to find side work!

By: My Frugal Miser

My Frugal Miser — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 04:06:22 +0000

Have you thought about donating plasma? I hope I haven’t sunk to a new low, but I did this for the first time today. Back when I was employed I balked at the $30 payment. Not now.

By: sandra jensen

sandra jensen — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 21:32:26 +0000

Wow, Beks, I wish you were here in So. Dakota. Lowe’s wants $160 to install a $300 dishwasher. What’s wrong with that picture? I may cruise the hardware store and look for someone who “radiates honesty and good heartedness”.

Gotta tell you – when I check my email, I read your posts FIRST! You always make me laugh and give me good ideas.

By: Lizzie

Lizzie — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 20:15:35 +0000

That’s some good info! Can’t be good old word of mouth!!

By: family man

family man — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 18:35:32 +0000

Word of mouth can be huge. If you do a good job you can hope that they refer you to friends.

By: Kate

Kate — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 16:09:04 +0000

Do you have a degree? I tutor 3 hours a night, 4 nights a week for $30/hour. (In addition to my full time job.)

I do jr high and high school math, but tutors are needed for every subject.

I asked around to get my first few students and then offered a discount if they brought a friend and/or referred me. I now have more students than time and contract it out to other tutors.

ON average, in addition to my full-time job, I make about $700/mo tutoring. I don’t have a life, but I’m 11 months away from being consumer debt free. (I’ll still have student loans.)

By: John DeFlumeri Jr

John DeFlumeri Jr — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 12:57:54 +0000

Networking is the best way, but look locally for people doing home improvements or obviously needing help with their laws, trees etc.

John DeFlumeri Jr