Hints for those out of work

The first order of business is to "put the word out" that you are looking for work and, it may not be anything close to what you were doing. If you need a roof over your head and food on the table--this is not the time to be fussy.

Shoveling snow: A need for many folks right now in the middle of winter. Some parts of the country have had a lot of snow and need snow movers. It will bring in a few dollars and all you need is a scoop shovel, warm clothing and some ambition.

Painting: Many of our older folks would like to paint a room or two, but are not able to safely climb a ladder. They would be willing to pay a day's wages to paint that room--even in the middle of winter.

Walking pets: A young man I know makes a very good living by simply walking the pets in his apartment building. He gets the exercise he needs and can pretty much set his own hours. He buys sandwich bags when they are on sale and carries plastic gloves for his 'clean-up' duties, but says, "It's part of the job!"

Housecleaning: Yes, the economy is in the tank for a lot of us, but there are still many folks out there who hire their housework done by others. Some may use a cleaning service and others may just hire you if you have good references.

Baby-sitting: Yes, there are professional day care centers, but some don't want a child who has a cold and needs to stay home for a day or two. This may work into a full time job--just taking care of sick children--because Mom and Dad have to work. Others have found work by taking children to ball practice, swimming lessons or other sports/arts practices while Mom and Dad are working.

Delivering newspapers: Many of these need delivered on a daily basis. Some senior citizens pay their heating bills by delivering newspapers early in the mornings. Many an enterprising young person have delivered newspapers while growing up, learning 'people' and money skills, paying for their own school clothes and other things. Some companies hire folks to deliver phone books. It's temporary, but it is money.

Other ideas: Census workers will be needed for the next several months. There are advertisements in newspapers and on television right now. I don't know much about the program but do know there is a test required and I am assuming that one would need transportation of some kind.

If you have hints or ideas to share, send them to PennyWise, Box 518, Kadoka, SD 57543; or e-mail them to pennywise@gwtc.net. If you send me your name and address, I'll send you a FREE copy of the PennyWise Newsletter. Please mention the High Plains Journal when you write.

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