Extra income?
#42
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Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: Lebanon Missouri
Posts: 2,668
I clean a couple peoples homes -paint-upholstering any type of home remodeling and today I was the ground crew on a tree removal job of my brothers-- bro dropped the trees I cut them to fit a wood stove and the owner will split them Now I want my own chain saw :lol: and I will be a roofer's helper next week but now all I want to do is soak in a hot tub Calgon take me awaaay
#43
Originally Posted by Krystyna
Here are a few ideas I've been successful with:
Mystery Shopping and Auditing. Two years ago I made over $10,000 by mystery shopping and doing audits of a big electronic store chain. You can learn more at www.volition.com Besides earning cash, my husband and I had some wonderful dinners out and I also did some jewelry mystery shops and got lots of pricey earrings and charms which I gave as Christmas gifts. You do get better offers if you get certified. Silver certification is $15. Gold is about $99, but you really don't need that for a long time.
Mystery Shopping and Auditing. Two years ago I made over $10,000 by mystery shopping and doing audits of a big electronic store chain. You can learn more at www.volition.com Besides earning cash, my husband and I had some wonderful dinners out and I also did some jewelry mystery shops and got lots of pricey earrings and charms which I gave as Christmas gifts. You do get better offers if you get certified. Silver certification is $15. Gold is about $99, but you really don't need that for a long time.
It's not a lot of money, but it definitely can add up.
#44
I did incoming calls for West Corporation for awhile and did well with a few hundred more a month. Application and training are on line and when that is done and you pass, you download the mainframe software from them and are able to sign on to the projects. You choose your hours, they function on a 24 hr basis so that is helpful. I don't do this anymore but it was beneficial at the time. You can find them on the internet and apply.
#45
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Join Date: Dec 2007
Posts: 9
Originally Posted by lbaillie
I've had some luck with selling quilt tops on ebay. but the listing prices are going up up and up. I was thinking about trying Etsy.com anybody try that and had any luck?
#46
Originally Posted by lbaillie
I've had some luck with selling quilt tops on ebay. but the listing prices are going up up and up. I was thinking about trying Etsy.com anybody try that and had any luck?
#47
I tried esty with baby blankets and jewelry and no luck
Originally Posted by lbaillie
I've had some luck with selling quilt tops on ebay. but the listing prices are going up up and up. I was thinking about trying Etsy.com anybody try that and had any luck?
#48
I do some bookkeeping for a Doctor and do a few peoples taxes. then I am a vendor and sell my sewing items and jewelry. the shows keep raising their entry prices and sales are down because of enconomy. You set up a EZup tent if show is outside and put tables and grids up and products and bring your water and lunch and stay sometimes threedays. Hard work besides making all the products. I don't live in a big city so I have to travel to bigger shows and can't do that while I am taking care of Grandson. We just keep going on somehow. I also think if you are a reliable person you can get caregiver work. People are living longer and need help driving them places and cleaning and repairing and paying thier bills. Another good idea is to get the word out that you will help people organize their garage sales and run it for them and get a percentage. you will need a about 4 tables and be able to make signs for them. The thrift stores are doing good these days. these are my tips and I always make a little extra on the side.
#49
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Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: Albuquerque, NM
Posts: 278
My friend is on disability. She lives with a family,friends. The state pays then over 1000.00 amonth to take her to doctor appointments, cook, and do her laundry. She pays them rent and can do anything she wants but the state still pays them because of the meds she sometimes forgets to take.
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