Do you do part-time or temp work? If yes, why?

United States
June 9, 2011 5:21pm CST
So many people work a second or third job just to make ends meet or to pay down bills so they can someday look forward to easier times. I work as an elections inspector during local elections - - its brief work and the pay is good and I do it to pay off an old debt a little faster. How about you? I am looking to get some ideas for my blog on Job Hunting Flight School and your answers would be appreciated.
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@dreamy1 (3811)
• United States
9 Jun 11
My mother and brother did elections. My mother stopped but I think my brother still does it. I temped when I got out of college. I had a long assignment at a bank for about nine months. It was an easy job. I had a few more assignments after that. In general I didn't like temping partly because it didn't have benefits but it was very flexible and they paid every week. I would go back to temping if I had too. I need a second job because I need money but because of my full time job schedule it's very hard to get a second job. I make a little online but it's very little but every bit helps.
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• United States
9 Jun 11
I KNOW what you mean. I am making a few bucks through blogging and writing on the net. Recently staqrted a International Writers Club to help each other make more money... please see my profile for more on that. Elections work is spotty but reliable and is a social vacation from my 'day job'.
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@fl0rencia (414)
• Philippines
10 Jun 11
Well.. I do work on odesk.. I got a pretty nice job in there which pays me $2.00 per hour. And I also have job posting work. And an upcoming article writing job for $100 a month. But I just had them all yesterday so I haven't got my payments yet. I really need part time right now. My mom is sick and my 2 younger brothers are studying and my dad seldom gets a job. I've been a year at my current job which pays around $325 a month but I still don't get to buy myself things that I wanted. So I really need these jobs.
• Portugal
10 Jun 11
florencia im sorry for your situation im also in a bad situation right now but i know about a site that if you are in usa or in united kingdom you can do^^ i dont know in which country you are but if is in one of these i can tell you about a good site where you get paid. i was paid before but sadly this site ended in my country. it is a great site and you can do a job that you like. everyone likes music and this site is about it. just message me and i will tell you about this site^^ trust me that it really pays :)
@sedel1027 (17846)
• Cupertino, California
11 Jun 11
I am a stay at home mom, but I do contract work form home. I have a few sites I do work for that are just easy make whatever I put effort into then I have serious contract jobs that I pick up from freelancer.com that I put a lot of effort into.
@oscar6 (1938)
• United States
13 Jun 11
Currently no I dont do either. However in the past I have held several jobs at the same time. I was a full time camp counselor and a receptionist for awhile. It was a lot of work to hold down two jobs but the money was worth it. Right now I am currently unemployed by choice since my husband is in the military and we are constantly moving. I am hoping to get a job when he gets out in a couple of years.
• Philippines
11 Jun 11
I only 1 work - full time. I don't earn that much, but it is a stable job. I'm planning to study/attend a beading/accessory making workshop. That will be my 'part time' work. I could do it at home, so I wouldn't have any problem with my time. I'm looking forward at Christmas, that is why I'm planning to attend to one soon.
• Portugal
10 Jun 11
thats good that you have a job like that^^ thats really a good job and im sure you earn a lot^^ about me im working full time in a restaurant but im looking for other job^^ about a part time i wouldnt mind to but the truth is that if you work only part time is really hard to get enough money to have a good life later on. about your search for your blog just ask anything^^ i wont mind to answer if you have more questions that you need to be answered for your research^^
@sacmom (14192)
• United States
10 Jun 11
I work part-time, but it's not by choice. It's only because it's the only work I could get. However, I'm still looking so hopefully I'll be able to get a full-time job soon. Happy mylotting!
@wongchoiyee (7413)
• Malaysia
10 Jun 11
I am a freelancer. When there is work I will go there to work to make some money. Or else said I am unemployed. I have work for 10 years and I consider all the jobs that I hang on to less than 2 months is a freelance job. I just can't stay long in one place. Do you think I am a freelancer?
@maezee (41997)
• United States
10 Jun 11
Why not? If it doesn't interrupt your daily life too much and it isn't TOO much working, why not? I've only had one seasonal job, at Macy's, during the holiday season... That was just to make some extra spending/Christmas money. And it worked pretty well, ended up working an extra 25-30 hours a week on top of the other job I had. It was nice to have that extra spending money, but not to make a long-term commitment with a company.
• Philippines
10 Jun 11
yeah...having an extra or part time jobs can really help the financial status of a person. because not all the time we can find a regular or for good work most and some people experienced the temporary work. and having no work can give a hard time with regards to our living. i work before as admin. assistant but it was not for good the contract ends for 3 months only and until now i didn't find any job yet and im doin some online jobs in order to earn.