Need Work for 2 Months

addison666 on 09/12/2024 - 18:29
Last edited 09/12/2024 - 19:00 by 1 other user

Just throwing it out there to get some ideas. I'm a teacher, working as a CRT the last 5 months. Now I need something to keep me going until school starts again at the beginning of February.

I'm not super fit anymore, so I can't do the labouring/warehouse jobs I used to before I started teaching. I used to drive a ute as a courier, but that was a long time ago. Thinking driving again. Have applied for a ton of places on SEEK, and have joined a bunch of agencies, no luck. Any ideas/advice? Given I only need 2 months work my options seem to be very limited. My car isn't flash enough for UBER, and I really don't want to do the UBER eats thing if I can avoid. I live in Melbourne.

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    • bargaino on 09/12/2024 - 18:44
      +4

      relief teacher.

        • addison666 on 09/12/2024 - 21:11
          +19

          My students think I'm funny, not as funny as I think I am of course lol

      • Chandler on 12/12/2024 - 15:46

        Casual Relief Teacher, is my assumption

    • us3rnam3tak3n on 11/12/2024 - 09:19
      +2

      Cathode Ray Tube

      • jv on 11/12/2024 - 09:22
        -2

        That was popular before You Tube.

    • addison666 on 09/12/2024 - 18:52

      I did start applying months ago, I only finshed working a few weeks ago. I was hoping I could have picked something up by now, but I haven't had any luck yet.

  • Jimothy Wongingtons on 09/12/2024 - 18:44
    +10

    House sitter over Xmas holiday?

    Dog walker?

    Lawnmower/yardkeeper? (Owner to supply mower and tools) - I know you said you’re not fit anymore, but I think this is still reasonable.

    Flat pack (ikea or similar) builder?

    Nice model?

    Professional gambler?

    • jv on 09/12/2024 - 18:46
      -7

      Dog walker?
      Lawnmower/yardkeeper?

      "I'm not super fit anymore"

      • Jimothy Wongingtons on 09/12/2024 - 18:52
        +3

        There’s an elderly lady in my neighbourhood that walks 8 little dogs - I guess need to find the right fit… like 2-3 big rotties or huskies is prob not going to be ideal

        • Protractor on 09/12/2024 - 19:44
          -2

          Or 6 white boomers. Oh wait. That sounds more like the Footy Show

      • nubzy on 09/12/2024 - 21:11
        +9

        Well it's a great way to get fit. I wasn't very fit when I started mowing lawns but a few years later I am in the best shape of my life and feeling great. Good honest healthy work that is also very satisfying. Also pays a lot more than most people think.

        • Protractor on 10/12/2024 - 12:40
          +1

          Slip/slop/slap. You cop a lot of rays

        • tunzafun001 on 11/12/2024 - 23:03

          How did you go about starting up a lawn/ maintenance client base?

    • Jimothy Wongingtons on 09/12/2024 - 18:55
      +3

      Male model*

      • holdenmg on 09/12/2024 - 18:56
        +9

        Santa.

  • Hybroid on 09/12/2024 - 18:47
    +15

    Private tutoring in your local area? Is that a thing over the holiday period?

    • Montyjpm on 10/12/2024 - 07:44

      I think the OP is a relief teacher so not specialized in a certain subject in demand.

      • serpserpserp on 11/12/2024 - 17:24
        +10

        Just got to keep one lesson ahead of the kid

  • sumyungguy on 09/12/2024 - 18:49
    +1

    Is Amazon Flex too physically demanding?

  • holdenmg on 09/12/2024 - 18:55
    +5

    AEC

    You’re encouraged to include the top 10 locations you would like to work in (postcode/suburb/electoral division). You can also indicate days and times you would be available for work as there are different roles in the weeks before and after polling day.

    https://www.aec.gov.au/employment/working-at-elections/index…

    • AlienC on 10/12/2024 - 19:57

      Is there some coming up?

      • canyoudoitcheaper on 11/12/2024 - 22:08

        Not likely until February 2025, at the very earliest.

  • toniyellow on 09/12/2024 - 18:56
    +17

    Pet sitting is highly in demand in the school holidays.

    Cats or older dogs that dont need much exercise would be your best target market if you arent fit. If you had more time it would be worth getting a TAFE certificate in animal care, but people may be desperate enough to take you on with no experience and no reviews

    Mad Paws and pawshake apps would get you started. Or local facebook groups.

    • addison666 on 09/12/2024 - 21:08

      I live in an apartment, I would have to stay in their home I'm assuming. Really avoiding working with the public if I can lol, but it's a great idea if I get desperate enough

      • vorsprung on 09/12/2024 - 21:41
        +3

        I’m sure there’s plenty of different arrangements but the sitters I’ve used just come to my place 1-2 times a day.

      • meong on 11/12/2024 - 06:16

        You don't need to.

        For cats all you need is a visit once per day, clean litter box, top up food probably only take 30 mins per visit.

        If you rack up a few of those in the neighbourhood you can get some good income as they're usually about $30-$40 per cat per day.

        Try registering through Madpaws.

        Also, they might ask you to organise a Police Check.

      • try2bhelpful on 11/12/2024 - 14:27

        Staying in someone’s home could be good. All your utilities paid for. Especially good if they have a pool.

      • Hangryuman on 11/12/2024 - 18:10

        'Really avoiding working with the public if I can lol, but it's a great idea if I get desperate enough'

        in that case I recommend working with the private ;-)

  • RotundPolarBear on 09/12/2024 - 19:06
    +8

    Have a look at Data Annotation Tech. AI training gig work.

    • addison666 on 09/12/2024 - 21:03
      +2

      Have you done it? It looks kinda dodgy

      • RotundPolarBear on 10/12/2024 - 18:39
        +1

        It looks dodgy at first glance, sure, but it isn't. There is a starter assessment and many people who flunk it will probably then get annoyed and call it a scam.

        • Wiede on 12/12/2024 - 14:52
          +1

          nice try Skynet

    • nubzy on 09/12/2024 - 21:13

      Are they legit? Seen advertisements around the place. I used to do tasks for Appen a few years ago but they were mind numbingly boring, I am guessing this may be similar

      • RotundPolarBear on 10/12/2024 - 18:35

        Yeah it's legit. Been on the platform for over a year. Some of the work is mind numbing though, and other stuff, extremely difficult and out of my league (I'm not smart enough).

  • dasher86 on 09/12/2024 - 19:32
    +3

    School holiday programs / camps.

    • addison666 on 09/12/2024 - 21:06

      I'm a high school teacher, I'm really trying to avoid the primary age activities lol, and camps aren't my thing. I mean if I desperate enough I may have to lol

      • Hardlyworkin on 09/12/2024 - 22:51
        +30

        You sound like a real go getter!

        • serpserpserp on 11/12/2024 - 17:26
          +6

          Doesn't like working with people, or kids… Not sure why they are a teacher?

      • Nucleus Acumbens on 12/12/2024 - 19:50

        Kumon staff or fruition or Kip McGrath

        Private tutors as a teacher you would have a bottomless chest of skills and abilities you could offer a child.

        How about a
        nanny for a working couple?

        Can you cook or organise functions? Many families often need help and guidance pulling off that special day (Christmas?) from external sources.

        Can you provide a sober companion for those who find their drink or drug limits may prevent them driving home or otherwise get home safely,

        How about a sober companion for anyone wishing to go out on their own

        Drop shipping

        Selling on eBay

        Telemarketing

        Distributing pamphlets

        House minding.

        House cleaning (high prices through NDIS Recipient)

        Become support worker to be NDIS support worker. Technically all you need is ABN qualifications depend on if you sign up direct or under company providing staff.

        Outdoor house Christmas Decorating.

        Engaging in various promotions for retail
        Businesses such as wearing sand which boards.

        Working as dude who directs person to right aisle in Bunnings

        If payment not an option, there must be a bunch of places in which you could volunteer.

        Apparently it is legal to conduct a lottery in some circumstances (depending where you live)

        Trade on EBay
        Trade on Gumtre
        Trade on Facebook
        Trade on Etsy
        What's involved in trading on Amazon?

        Many hospitality places from restaurants to hotels experience greater need to employ short term staff during tourist period which is Schoolies to end of January

        Mobile gourmet coffee and food truck outside areas of demand such as car parks, hospitals, school car parks

        Pet sitting

        How about organising fun camps like scouts used to do. Don't even have to be over nighters, just one day outings, activities and adventures.

        Conduct a day about lessons and activities around cyber safety initiatives

        Computer groups for various age groups from kinder to old folk

        Show kids a bunch of age appropriate games, places to visit and activities within their age range they can enjoy.

        City wide scavenger hunt

        Some sort of a local carnival including dodgy food, show rides, fireworks, horse and cattl tricks, side show alley stalls, face painting, book stalls, silent raffle, clowns, court jesters, plaY put on by local musical media group, mock basketball
        Set ball games, tug of war, wet teshirt, fastest pie eater, roping cattle, guess how many jelly beans, best cake/pie cooking contest, best art/sewing project, most well trained dog, visit from reptile man Roving acapella quartet, massive water slide, bucking bull, demonstrations from local sport clubs from little athletics, pipsqueek boxing or basketball, sack races' three legged races, wood twiddling classes, sheep riding, lassoing bulls, wheelbarrow races. Sugar candy, candy floss, bumper cars, causes, face painting, fake tattoos, Ferris wheel, dodgem cars, Mini golf course

        Tours of famous and secret tourist sights around your town

        Hold your own murder mystery parties
        Operate Escape Rooms

        Organise discounted tents and other necessities for homeless

        Create your own homeless feeding and shelter that could operate by outside donations and donations they could afford from insiders.

  • Protractor on 09/12/2024 - 19:41
    +3

    Tutoring the students who sit up the back of your classes

    • the frost on 13/12/2024 - 03:48

      Not over the summer holidays - tutoring work dries up then too.

  • geekcohen on 09/12/2024 - 19:44

    You get a job as a full-time teacher, then you get paid for these holidays. Plenty of vacancies. Sure there are pros to CRT work, but there are cons (like these couple of months no pay).

    • addison666 on 09/12/2024 - 21:02
      +1

      I was ongoing until the beginning of term 3, I had to move into a regional area, and took a CRT position. Definitely pros and cons, no meetings or planning documents were nice lol. I'm studying next year, so I'll have to stay CRT unfortunately.

      • geekcohen on 10/12/2024 - 05:44
        +1

        100% the pros are no extra work like meetings, report etc. There is some CRT work and the money is good, so it is enticing but then you lose work over the holidays.

        Regional areas are great as well because once you are in a school because there is more choice of schools without having to deal with traffic for travel. My wife is a primary school teacher and works in the next major (ish) town, and home is 10 mins from her school. She has been there 3 years now and its great, the school is good, so are the people. Better than the suburban schools.

  • Benoffie on 09/12/2024 - 19:46
    +4

    See if any of the OSHC in your area want extra staff for the holiday period, especially department run services.

  • JIMB0 on 09/12/2024 - 20:04
    +11

    Onlyfans

    • WhyAmICommenting on 10/12/2024 - 23:34
      +3

      Teacher makes student stay back after class…

  • ifyareckon on 10/12/2024 - 06:30
    +1

    I'm already seeing posts on local groups asking for tutors for next years Naplan. Lot's of parents prepared to spend $$$ thinking it will get their kids ahead.

    • bargaino on 10/12/2024 - 11:54

      Why do they care about NAPLAN scores?
      Is this because private schools are using the scores for admission? So primary school age wanting tuition?

      • pscac001 on 12/12/2024 - 16:33

        Not just private schools, some specialist programs in public schools ask for NAPLAN results. No idea how heavily they weigh them when making the decision, but they ask for them.

    • tunzafun001 on 11/12/2024 - 22:59
      -1

      Who in their right mind cares about NAPLAN?

      Seen some amazing engineering and coding students totally bomb on NAPLAN tests. Made zero difference to their future pathway.

      The only failure is NAPLAN itself.

      • CommuterPolluter on 13/12/2024 - 00:17

        They do NAPLAN in University now? I did my last NAPLAN in grade 9 and managed to get through my engineering course without having to do any NAPLAN.

        • bargaino on 13/12/2024 - 00:34

          Forget it, he's rolling.

        • tunzafun001 on 13/12/2024 - 10:08

          They were in the bottom percentile according to NAPLAN in year 9..and then later went on to build some amazing projects for a project entry into University.
          NAPLAN is just trying to put all humans in the same box. All it shows is which students are good at completing NAPLAN type tests. It's rubbish.

          • CommuterPolluter on 13/12/2024 - 10:23

            @tunzafun001: I did amazing in NAPLAN and didn’t need to do any projects to get into the course because I graduated with a great ATAR. I graduated with honours as you’d expect from a NAPLAN prodigy.

            NAPLAN is a good indicator of academic success which is a good indicator of how good of an engineering student you’ll be. As an engineer working in an engineering company most of us fit in that same box. Obviously NAPLAN is not a crystal orb which can predict the future and just because your son or your nephew or whatever got a bad NAPLAN score doesn’t mean he’s a dunce and will never succeed. There are myriad confounding factors but on the whole it’s broadly accurate.

  • cohiba30 on 10/12/2024 - 07:29
    +4

    Consider registering with hireup or mable, which both provide support workers to elderly or people with disability (many of whom are children). You may already meet the training/qualification requirements as a teacher. You decide your own hours and it pays well; and you're doing something nice for people that need help.

  • Grunntt on 10/12/2024 - 09:05

    I was ongoing until the beginning of term 3, I had to move into a regional area, and took a CRT position…
    …I'm a high school teacher, I'm really trying to avoid the primary age activities

    So I assume that means you are a fully qualified high school teacher that for some reason can't find students to tutor prior to start of school next year?

    I'm already seeing posts on local groups asking for tutors for next years Naplan. Lot's of parents prepared to spend $$$ thinking it will get their kids ahead.

    This pretty much fulfills all of your job requirements doesn't it? Or are you living in a town/suburb where no parent wants to give their kids a kickstart into their next year?

  • Nuggies on 10/12/2024 - 12:24

    Is there any reason why you don’t want to do Uber eats? I do it and only do cokes shops, I don’t do any take away deliveries, most of the time it works out to be $25 an hour

    • Protractor on 10/12/2024 - 12:42
      -7

      Dignity maintenance? I mean right or wrong, there is a stigma in the gig economy.

    • addison666 on 10/12/2024 - 19:27

      I live in the CBD, I don't feel comfortable driving around here, and I don't have an e bike. I'm also just not cut out for that type of work. It's not for everyone realistically. I don't have the temperament or the patience with people.

      • addison666 on 11/12/2024 - 08:58
        +1

        Downvoted lol. I swear the Internet is full of some dipshits. I can't even ask a simple question, this isn't reddit. I'm in a position where I can be a little particular about what I do for this short amount of time, I don't want to work 38 hours a week, just a little extra cash. If I choose not to do jobs where I have to deal with Karens and the type of morons who troll this post, well what can I say?

        • WhyAmICommenting on 12/12/2024 - 09:43
          +3

          The last line about patience for people seems particularly interesting for a teacher.

        • Assburg on 13/12/2024 - 06:49
          +3

          Sounds like you're the Karen tbh

          Ego pretty bruised when the people you asked for free help online don't do exactly what you want.

          Maybe you should ask a mod to delete their comments?

      • Nuggies on 11/12/2024 - 11:16

        They great thing that I like about it is you don’t actually have to deal with people majority of the time. When I do “deal” with people it’s generally to just hand them their groceries.
        You don’t have to do it in the city you could drive to a different location to do it.

      • Hangryuman on 11/12/2024 - 18:12
        +2

        'I don't have the temperament or the patience with people'

        a winning personality ! I don't see why people aren't offering you jobs left, right and centre !

    • johnno07 on 11/12/2024 - 00:38
      +1

      most of the time it works out to be $25 an hour

      I'd bloody hope so given minimum wage is $24.10.

      • bargaino on 11/12/2024 - 00:47
        +1

        Plus casual loading, plus super.

        • gromit on 11/12/2024 - 08:04
          +3

          and using your own assets. that is truly an awful pay rate, I didn't realise Uber Eats drivers were that seriously underpayed.

          • Nuggies on 11/12/2024 - 11:21

            @gromit: The $25 is after i’ve factored in all those losses.
            No way would I do it if it ended up being below minimum wage before losses.

            The other night I averaged $48 over a 4 hour period.

            I’m always confused when I see a news article where a driver claims they are making like $10 an hour. If you look carefully enough they are usually a paid actor

            • Hangryuman on 11/12/2024 - 18:13
              -2

              @Nuggies: 'The other night I averaged $48 over a 4 hour period'

              unclear - did you average $48 per hour, or $12 per hour ?

              • BartholemewH on 12/12/2024 - 01:30
                +1

                @Hangryuman: If $25 was stated as being after expenses, what do you think? Take your time.

              • johnno07 on 12/12/2024 - 09:53

                @Hangryuman: In a conversation about an hourly rate, who the heck would say "averaged $48 over a 4 hour period" and mean "averaged $48 per 4 hours"?

              • Nuggies on 13/12/2024 - 09:24

                @Hangryuman: Sorry meant to say $48 an hour over a 4 hour period. So I made $192

            • Daabido on 11/12/2024 - 21:24
              +2

              @Nuggies: The twist is they're only earning $9 an hour as an actor.

    • gromit on 11/12/2024 - 07:35

      Most of the time? So you are often getting less than min wage?

      • Nuggies on 11/12/2024 - 11:23

        I’ve never received less than minimum wage. By most of the time I mean sometimes I can earn $40-$50 an hour.
        These figures always factor in losses too. No way would I do it if I was getting below minimum wage after factoring losses

        • gromit on 11/12/2024 - 11:39
          +3

          $40-$50 is not to bad if that is including your insurance and car running costs/maintenance/tyres/servicing etc in that calculation, I have seen some people use ridiculously low numbers for those to claim they are earning good money. e.g. I ran the numbers with a retired mate who was looking to do it part time. He excluded rego/tyres/service/insurance/depreciation etc and just put in fuel costs as he claimed "I have to do those things anyway" to come up with a number that made his pay look way better than reality

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