Problem solving
Sarah
Still exploring options for my family for next year, and was wondering -
do any of you find it "necessary" to make money on the side? If so,
what are some ways that you do this (part time jobs, selling things on
ebay, etc.)
In order for me to stay home and for us to maintain our "standard of
living" which is not ridiculously high, but higher than some, I would
need to bring in approximately $850 per month. At least for a few
months until dh gets his well-earned promotion or we move to get a
different job for him. Not to say that I am not willing to cut way
back, just exploring options.
I have several ideas, but am looking for any creative solutions anybody
has found.
Sarah
do any of you find it "necessary" to make money on the side? If so,
what are some ways that you do this (part time jobs, selling things on
ebay, etc.)
In order for me to stay home and for us to maintain our "standard of
living" which is not ridiculously high, but higher than some, I would
need to bring in approximately $850 per month. At least for a few
months until dh gets his well-earned promotion or we move to get a
different job for him. Not to say that I am not willing to cut way
back, just exploring options.
I have several ideas, but am looking for any creative solutions anybody
has found.
Sarah
Pamela Sorooshian
Sometimes just being a "homeschooling parent" qualifies you, in other
people's minds, to tutor their kids. Tutoring is good pay in most
places - and usually involves helping kids with their homework. Just an
idea you might consider.
-pam
people's minds, to tutor their kids. Tutoring is good pay in most
places - and usually involves helping kids with their homework. Just an
idea you might consider.
-pam
On Thursday, July 24, 2003, at 10:32 PM, Sarah wrote:
> I have several ideas, but am looking for any creative solutions anybody
> has found.
Sarah
-----Original Message-----
From: Pamela Sorooshian [mailto:pamsoroosh@...]
Sent: Thursday, July 24, 2003 11:24 PM
To: [email protected]
Subject: Re: [Unschooling-Discussion] Problem solving
Sometimes just being a "homeschooling parent" qualifies you, in other
people's minds, to tutor their kids. Tutoring is good pay in most
places - and usually involves helping kids with their homework. Just an
idea you might consider.
-pam
Thanks, actually this is high on my list of ideas. I actually am
currently a teacher (algebra and pre-algebra) so I have a wide customer
base of people who would use/refer me for tutoring, math or otherwise.
I've done tons of tutoring in the past too, and there is a local "tutor
club" that does afterschool tutoring that usually hires at the beginning
of the school years.
I also do freelance editing and proofreading (used to do it
professionally with a website before I started teaching full time) but
it takes awhile to build back up a customer base.
My ultimate plan is to write. But I haven't gotten up the nerve to send
anything to anybody yet, lol.
Ok, I know that was a little too much information. But thanks for the
idea!
Sarah
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From: Pamela Sorooshian [mailto:pamsoroosh@...]
Sent: Thursday, July 24, 2003 11:24 PM
To: [email protected]
Subject: Re: [Unschooling-Discussion] Problem solving
Sometimes just being a "homeschooling parent" qualifies you, in other
people's minds, to tutor their kids. Tutoring is good pay in most
places - and usually involves helping kids with their homework. Just an
idea you might consider.
-pam
Thanks, actually this is high on my list of ideas. I actually am
currently a teacher (algebra and pre-algebra) so I have a wide customer
base of people who would use/refer me for tutoring, math or otherwise.
I've done tons of tutoring in the past too, and there is a local "tutor
club" that does afterschool tutoring that usually hires at the beginning
of the school years.
I also do freelance editing and proofreading (used to do it
professionally with a website before I started teaching full time) but
it takes awhile to build back up a customer base.
My ultimate plan is to write. But I haven't gotten up the nerve to send
anything to anybody yet, lol.
Ok, I know that was a little too much information. But thanks for the
idea!
Sarah
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Pamela Sorooshian
I also tutored math - it is the most lucrative tutoring field. I have
one more idea for you, just in case you hadn't thought of it.
The highest per hour pay I ever got, tutoring, was from the MBA
students in the "night class" college courses. I tutored students in
Pepperdine University's business school - satellite campuses. I tutored
in statistics.
-pam
one more idea for you, just in case you hadn't thought of it.
The highest per hour pay I ever got, tutoring, was from the MBA
students in the "night class" college courses. I tutored students in
Pepperdine University's business school - satellite campuses. I tutored
in statistics.
-pam
On Friday, July 25, 2003, at 02:04 AM, Sarah wrote:
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Pamela Sorooshian [mailto:pamsoroosh@...]
> Sent: Thursday, July 24, 2003 11:24 PM
> To: [email protected]
> Subject: Re: [Unschooling-Discussion] Problem solving
>
>
>
> Sometimes just being a "homeschooling parent" qualifies you, in other
> people's minds, to tutor their kids. Tutoring is good pay in most
> places - and usually involves helping kids with their homework. Just an
> idea you might consider.
>
> -pam
>
>
> Thanks, actually this is high on my list of ideas. I actually am
> currently a teacher (algebra and pre-algebra) so I have a wide customer
> base of people who would use/refer me for tutoring, math or otherwise.
> I've done tons of tutoring in the past too, and there is a local "tutor
> club" that does afterschool tutoring that usually hires at the
> beginning
> of the school years.
> I also do freelance editing and proofreading (used to do it
> professionally with a website before I started teaching full time) but
> it takes awhile to build back up a customer base.
> My ultimate plan is to write. But I haven't gotten up the nerve to
> send
> anything to anybody yet, lol.
> Ok, I know that was a little too much information. But thanks for the
> idea!
> Sarah
>
>
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-----Original Message-----
From: Pamela Sorooshian [mailto:pamsoroosh@...]
Sent: Friday, July 25, 2003 2:13 AM
To: [email protected]
Subject: Re: [Unschooling-Discussion] Problem solving
I also tutored math - it is the most lucrative tutoring field. I have
one more idea for you, just in case you hadn't thought of it.
The highest per hour pay I ever got, tutoring, was from the MBA
students in the "night class" college courses. I tutored students in
Pepperdine University's business school - satellite campuses. I tutored
in statistics.
-pam
Very good idea - we are near a state university and my husband is a
counselor at the local junior college so I have access to many students.
I'm feeling better already!
Now, to get out of that pesky contract...
Sarah
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From: Pamela Sorooshian [mailto:pamsoroosh@...]
Sent: Friday, July 25, 2003 2:13 AM
To: [email protected]
Subject: Re: [Unschooling-Discussion] Problem solving
I also tutored math - it is the most lucrative tutoring field. I have
one more idea for you, just in case you hadn't thought of it.
The highest per hour pay I ever got, tutoring, was from the MBA
students in the "night class" college courses. I tutored students in
Pepperdine University's business school - satellite campuses. I tutored
in statistics.
-pam
Very good idea - we are near a state university and my husband is a
counselor at the local junior college so I have access to many students.
I'm feeling better already!
Now, to get out of that pesky contract...
Sarah
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Valerie
Hi Sarah,
One thing that Laurie and I do, is to stop at the library and
Goodwill and buy books for almost nothing and sell them on half.com.
Our best yet was me finding a set of Arabian Nights at the library
for a dollar. I resold them for two hundred dollars. Last week, I
found a book for a dime and sold it for $12. Fiction is too
plentiful, so you won't make much on those. Textbooks right now are
starting to sell really well. We've sold most of our old textbooks
for the same price we paid for them, but we buy them for a quarter at
the library and resell all the time. For instance, if we had waited
on the Arabian Nights, there's a set just like it now for $350. At
the time, $200 was a decent deal (two months ago).
Be honest about the condition and value of the book. Package them
well to mail them, and your reputation at half.com will be set. :-)
love, Valerie
--- In [email protected], "Sarah"
<irsarah.bean@v...> wrote:
One thing that Laurie and I do, is to stop at the library and
Goodwill and buy books for almost nothing and sell them on half.com.
Our best yet was me finding a set of Arabian Nights at the library
for a dollar. I resold them for two hundred dollars. Last week, I
found a book for a dime and sold it for $12. Fiction is too
plentiful, so you won't make much on those. Textbooks right now are
starting to sell really well. We've sold most of our old textbooks
for the same price we paid for them, but we buy them for a quarter at
the library and resell all the time. For instance, if we had waited
on the Arabian Nights, there's a set just like it now for $350. At
the time, $200 was a decent deal (two months ago).
Be honest about the condition and value of the book. Package them
well to mail them, and your reputation at half.com will be set. :-)
love, Valerie
--- In [email protected], "Sarah"
<irsarah.bean@v...> wrote:
> Still exploring options for my family for next year, and waswondering -
> do any of you find it "necessary" to make money on the side? If so,on
> what are some ways that you do this (part time jobs, selling things
> ebay, etc.)would
> In order for me to stay home and for us to maintain our "standard of
> living" which is not ridiculously high, but higher than some, I
> need to bring in approximately $850 per month. At least for a fewanybody
> months until dh gets his well-earned promotion or we move to get a
> different job for him. Not to say that I am not willing to cut way
> back, just exploring options.
> I have several ideas, but am looking for any creative solutions
> has found.
>
> Sarah
[email protected]
Sarah,
Im not sure how long term you are looking for but here is what I did for a
couple years.
I opened a .com.
Pick a name (free),buy your name (29-39.00) , register with the state (if you
have to)
Select a couple products you like and call the manufacturer and give them
your tax Id #. Some use ss #but the state will give u one.
Open a .com that allows you to upload your own Jpg photo's (29.-59.00)
The biggest expense is credit cards, Paypal is good or money orders.
Your income potential could be a couple hundred to several thousand a month.
(If you choose this route I can offer suggestions on what I did right and
wrong in the end)
OR
You could buy stuff at yard sales and places like Gap outlet and resell on
ebay that's the less stress way and no phone calls.
Laura D
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Im not sure how long term you are looking for but here is what I did for a
couple years.
I opened a .com.
Pick a name (free),buy your name (29-39.00) , register with the state (if you
have to)
Select a couple products you like and call the manufacturer and give them
your tax Id #. Some use ss #but the state will give u one.
Open a .com that allows you to upload your own Jpg photo's (29.-59.00)
The biggest expense is credit cards, Paypal is good or money orders.
Your income potential could be a couple hundred to several thousand a month.
(If you choose this route I can offer suggestions on what I did right and
wrong in the end)
OR
You could buy stuff at yard sales and places like Gap outlet and resell on
ebay that's the less stress way and no phone calls.
Laura D
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[email protected]
In a message dated 7/25/2003 11:35:03 AM Eastern Standard Time,
valfitz@... writes:
Dacyczyn's book, "The Complete Tightwad Gazette." It has so many great ideas
on how to save money if you can make a few lifestyle changes it'll be like
you're earning a paycheck.
Nancy B.
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valfitz@... writes:
> >Still exploring options for my family for next year, and wasWe have sold stuff on Ebay. But my best suggestion is to get a copy of Amy
> wondering -
> >do any of you find it "necessary" to make money on the side? If so,
> >what are some ways that you do this
Dacyczyn's book, "The Complete Tightwad Gazette." It has so many great ideas
on how to save money if you can make a few lifestyle changes it'll be like
you're earning a paycheck.
Nancy B.
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