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Weekend work/side jobs for extra money & new skill learning if possible

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  1. Outlier

    Outlier Member

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    Hey guys, i currently work as an engineer full time, usually 8 to 6 or 7. Was wondering if yall know ways I could make money on the side, without too much pressure mentally if possible. And if theres a new skill i could learn that would be useful at home, that would be nice too. Or a job where i can relax and read a book and just babysit? Any ideas? Thanks.
     
    #1 Outlier, Dec 10, 2015
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    Dave Ramsey always said that being a pizza delivery driver on the weekend is the best 2nd job a person can get. I will say that the last time I did that job, back in 2000, when I averaged in the tips I was making close to $15/hr, which was pretty damn good back then. Probably would climb well over $20/hr now.

    But you would have to resign yourself to working most every weekend.
     
    #2 RunninRaven, Dec 10, 2015
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    uber driver lets you choose your hours
     
    #3 TheRealist137, Dec 10, 2015
  4. Mr. Clutch

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    Uber.
     
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  5. Outlier

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    The gas usage for these jobs offset the money earned though, no?
     
    #5 Outlier, Dec 10, 2015
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    Get a Tesla and go charge it for free at a charging station like HEB on Alabama :grin::cool:
     
    #6 Butterfingers, Dec 10, 2015
  7. Outlier

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    Lol any other non driving jobs?
     
    #7 Outlier, Dec 10, 2015
  8. FTW Rockets FTW

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    1. Buy a Tesla
    2. Become an Uber driver to pay it off
    3. Get many girls

    Profit $$$$
     
    #8 FTW Rockets FTW, Dec 10, 2015
  9. moestavern19

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    Amazon Flex.

    I made 60 bucks on Black Friday for dropping off 2 packages.
     
    #9 moestavern19, Dec 10, 2015
  10. FTW Rockets FTW

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    But seriously, no offense OP but either your job doesn't pay enough in which case you need to look for better opportunities or you just have this insatiable craving to earn more while sacrificing the finer things in life. How many of this threads have you started already?

    http://bbs.clutchfans.net/showthread.php?t=265146

    As an Engineer you should be touching 6 figures easy after about 3-5 years experience and in Houston that is a very decent salary to live a good life
     
    #10 FTW Rockets FTW, Dec 10, 2015
  11. Mr. Clutch

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    Those dudes who dance with the signs
     
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    Sounds like you might be able to provide some technical writing if you're up for it.
     
    #12 Ziggy, Dec 10, 2015
  13. Outlier

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    I'm only working as a material science engineer, this field doesnt pay much. In the 60s right now.

    And that thread you mentioned, i actually started investing already as was the advice given in that thread. So that was helpful. I just want extra money now.
     
    #13 Outlier, Dec 10, 2015
  14. Outlier

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    More info, please?
     
    #14 Outlier, Dec 10, 2015
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    Bouncer, no skills really.
     
    #15 LCAhmed, Dec 10, 2015
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    Bartender
     
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    I just quit my side job. Wife wanted me home on the weekends.
     
    #17 Two Sandwiches, Dec 10, 2015
  18. Outlier

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    This one actually sounds interesting. 60 bucks in how many hours was that?
     
    #18 Outlier, Dec 10, 2015
  19. Mr. Clutch

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    Pet Sitter/ Dog Walker
     
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  20. Mr. Clutch

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    I thought you said you didn't want to drive
     
    #20 Mr. Clutch, Dec 10, 2015
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