Summer is right around the corner, and that means a chance to work and make some extra money. As for myself, I’m taking the summer off. Long story short: I just found out that one of my investments is paying out this month and it’s enough money to last the entire summer. As a certain baldheaded fat guy once said: WooHoo!
But for the rest of you, well, there’s good news and bad news. The bad news is that job reports indicate that more people than ever are looking for jobs. The good news is that there are jobs out there, but you have to be willing to look beyond the movie theatre or fast food restaurant.
It’s time to get creative.
How about a lifeguard? I have a friend who was a lifeguard every summer and she loved it. It will help you get exercise and you can work on your tan while getting paid. The pay is good and depending on the number of hours worked, you can probably earn enough to carry through the school year, without having to resort to flipping burgers.
Try being a gardener. There’s nothing like being self-employed. The only limit on the amount of money you can earn is how many lawns can you reasonably mow in one day. If mowing lawns isn't your thing, you can help in the garden, trimming and watering. Just like lifeguarding, you’ll get great exercise and stay fit for the coming school year. The best part of this is that once Summer ends, you don’t have to stop working, just reorganize your schedule.
Work in a library. Libraries get pretty busy during the summer, and they typically hire extra help. You might shelve books, work the front counter, read to kids or even clean the facilities. Because a library is a government organization, this experience will look good on a future resume.
It’s all about retail. Working in your favorite clothing store or video store is more exciting than working in fast food because of the employee discounts. Just be careful not to spend all your money. It kinda defeats the purpose of working in the first place. These types of jobs are often a stepping stone to higher paying jobs in the retail industry. Who knows, you might even find yourself on the management track.
Well that’s all I have. If you have any ideas of unique summer jobs, let me know so we can share it with others.
Catie
