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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          • johnno07 on 12/12/2024 - 09:56

            @gromit: To be fair, there is some middle ground. You should only account for the portion of those things that are related to your work (and similarly you'd deduct them from your taxable income, no?).

            • gromit on 12/12/2024 - 16:08

              @johnno07: All of those things are related to your work and yes you would be deducting them. Many people though try and fool themselves into thinking they aren't part of the cost.

              • Nuggies on 13/12/2024 - 09:36

                @gromit: They should always be factored into the costs, and are always included in mine. I can understand the argument of “well I have to pay for those things anyways” for things like service, rego and part of insurence. But I feel like it’s still important to include all the portions you use for work to get a clear picture of actual earnings.

                • gromit on 13/12/2024 - 13:56

                  @Nuggies: exactly. not only just for a clear picture though as working in this fashion has an impact on the cost of those items and of depreciation.

  • AlienC on 10/12/2024 - 14:37
    +1

    Security guard at like a mall or somewhere that doesn't really need security. Basically just become a glorified customer service representative.

    Was going to recommend cleaning but that can get pretty physical in the busy periods.

    • addison666 on 10/12/2024 - 19:28
      +1

      I looked into security, it would seem by the time I'm qualified I'll almost be back at work. I might look into it for the future though.

  • icekopii on 11/12/2024 - 09:15
    +4

    you sound like a difficult person

    • addison666 on 11/12/2024 - 10:26
      +3

      Totally. I don't wanna do Uber eats, and I wanted to do something different than tutoring for the next few months as I teach all year. I suggested something like driving, but I'm open to anything really. Just impossible to please. Thank you to those who have been helpful, I'm looking into your suggestions.

      • Hangryuman on 11/12/2024 - 18:15
        -2

        'I'm open to anything really. Just impossible to please'

        apart from conflicts in those two sentences, I just don't understand why you are not in high demand as an attractive personality … ?

        • Daabido on 11/12/2024 - 21:26

          Well you've set the bar low enough. It shouldn't be much of a challenge.

        • gakko on 12/12/2024 - 13:04

          You could just leave you know.

  • bigbadwolf21 on 11/12/2024 - 10:25
    +1

    Casual Support work. Check out Hireup.

    • addison666 on 11/12/2024 - 10:27
      +1

      Thanks I'll check them out

  • SpendLess on 11/12/2024 - 10:57
    +1

    they always looking for before and after school care staff for the holiday programs but they might be closed for couple weeks over school holidays.
    Since you are a teacher you would get a higher pay as well under a diploma staff. I think it be around $35 plus as an educator and more as a co-ordinator. If its a split shift you also get paid a bit extra like another $20 to come back for the afternoon shift

    • Cave Fire on 13/12/2024 - 11:10

      This was my dad's gig when casual relief jobs were dry.

  • McBanjo on 11/12/2024 - 11:03
    +6

    Go live in a 3rd world country until Feb. I have a few friends that do this every year. You'll save money. I think I was living in India like a king for $50-$100 a week.

    • bargaino on 11/12/2024 - 11:47
      +2

      You can even try to do a little remote work while overseas.

  • Purp on 11/12/2024 - 11:59
    +2

    uber eats etc is probably the easiest to get into for short term, dealing with the public isn't too bad for the most part.

  • tomlikesbeetroot on 11/12/2024 - 13:09

    Go regional, not sure what fruit is in season but backpackers made decent money doing this for short term work

    • Purp on 11/12/2024 - 15:24

      they are not fit enough for picking fruit, will get fit while doing it tho.

  • AustriaBargain on 11/12/2024 - 14:57
    +4

    Tutoring rich kids?

  • Briefcase Mong on 11/12/2024 - 15:25

    Your best bet is the gig economy Uber Eats, Doordash or Menulog

  • nikey2k27 on 11/12/2024 - 18:34

    Real job hopefully u save u cash

  • this is us on 11/12/2024 - 23:07
    +1

    What about lollipop traffic controller?
    https://au.indeed.com/q-traffic-control,-lollipop-l-melbourn…

  • spiderbite88 on 11/12/2024 - 23:19
    +2

    You might find something on Airtasker or Fiver

  • gentlekoala5906 on 12/12/2024 - 07:05

    Onlyfans?

    • addison666 on 12/12/2024 - 15:59
      +1

      They pay me not to post? About my only hope

  • cerealsmok3r on 12/12/2024 - 07:33
    +2

    you can do amazon with flex delivery. all you need is a car really to drop off stuff and i imagine they would need helps in the lead up to christmas

    • addison666 on 12/12/2024 - 15:59
      +1

      I signed up, there's a huge waiting list apparently, unless I'm in another state.

  • Nucleus Acumbens on 12/12/2024 - 19:03
    +1

    Christmas Santa at shopping centres

  • Nucleus Acumbens on 12/12/2024 - 19:52

    Another thought is that the people who put hallmark cards and Coventry studios cards in their respective stores are independent contractors

  • Nucleus Acumbens on 12/12/2024 - 20:07
    +1

    Thinking driving again.

    Uber, Taxi, Chauffer company, dude who parks cars at airport or otherwise meets arriving passengers?

    NDIS recipients often need drivers to get them to shopping, appointments and other events.9

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

    My kid has been tutoring school subjects since he was 14.

    Stop and Go man at public works
    Car park attendant for private property

    Any paid positions within SES or Army Reseve

    Garbage collector

    Working with disengaged youth

    Wrapping Xmas presents in shopping centres

  • w37hsyea on 12/12/2024 - 20:07
    +1

    I would try the Australian Electoral Commission. They're hiring APS1s for casual work right now and they're also accepting registrations of interest from anyone who wants to work as a polling official next year.

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

  • pr0o on 12/12/2024 - 20:21
    +2

    My wife is a teacher. She was looking into this for casual work during holidays: https://junioradventuresgroup.avature.net/careers/SearchJobs…

  • Nucleus Acumbens on 12/12/2024 - 20:27
    +2

    If you like driving, contact funeral providers to participate in the processions.

    Might even be money in collecting dead bodies from crime scenes or cleaning the actual crime scenes afterwards.

    For short term work for person who doesn't like other people, is he allowed to operate a pay per view site where he's not wearing any clothes?

  • Nucleus Acumbens on 12/12/2024 - 20:28
    +1

    Telemarketing. Can do from safety of own home.

  • FareEvader on 12/12/2024 - 22:35
    +1

    Uber driver

  • xrayed giraffe on 13/12/2024 - 09:49
    -1

    Withdraw all your money from your babk accounts, sorry i mean spend all your money, then apply for CentreLink.
    According to the Herald Sun you'll be on about $5000/week.

  • Ryballs on 13/12/2024 - 10:06
    +1

    Have you looked at AirTasker app?

  • geosta on 13/12/2024 - 12:40
    +1

    I have a friend who is a courier who is currently absolutely smashed with work, they have huge amounts of freight piling up in their depot at the moment because they haven't got enough drivers. Maybe reach out to the courier companies to see if there's any work in your area.

    • Cave Fire on 14/12/2024 - 20:35
      +1

      Can be good. Relative used to work for small couriers on call. Usually picking up things that could fit in his enclosed van. His best day was picking up some engineering part from Brisbane and transporting it to Sunshine Coast for $400.

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