Create the Perfect Second Job for Yourself

It may be hard to get a little extra cash during this time. Your job may be in jeopardy and ready cash may not be all that available. What to do? Well you could get a second job which is great however it's going to be repeat of your day one. You'll have another boss to deal with, politics to contend with and another crew of gossips and backbiters to end with.

Instead think of creating your own job where you're the boss. You can make your own hours and control your clientele - which is something a lot of people can't do these days. There are plenty of jobs that you can create for yourself and do OK.

1. Dog walking: I knew a lot of people who have done well with this one. This is a great job if you love man's best friend and the outdoors. A lot of people are too tired to take their little woofies out after work but it needs to be done. You can walk, run and exercise those dachshunds and schnoodles, Also you can also become their pet sitter when owners take a vacation. This job is a good one for parents and kids to do together. I used to work with a man who got his tween daughter involved and they were a huge success. Other pluses are that you can show your kids how to do books, keep client files and have job responsibilities.
2. Cat sitting: This is sheer heaven for any cat lover or even cat owner. It's not even really sitting. It's just looking in on kitty when his or her pet parent is away or at work. You just have to feed , clean the litter and play with Whiskers. Sometimes the cat just wants a lap to sit on or someone to scratch his or her ears. This is the perfect job if you've just been laid off or just newly retired.
3. Make up artist: If you love cosmetics and are always renovating your friends faces then this is the extra for you. You can make big bucks with bridal parties, sweet sixteens and even beauty pageants. Put flyers in your local beauty salons as well to generate customers. Worried that you can't afford the high end stuff like the pros? Don't worry. There are also enough beauty supply stores out there to help you with little extras like brushes, cotton puffs and eyelash curlers.
4. Child minder:This is a no brainer if you love kids of any age. A lot of parents have to take on a second job or overtime to make ends meet. There are a lot of kids who are going to spend nights alone. Why not step in with a hot meal and hugs. Besides it'll make both your nights go faster and you'll even have a second family to love.
5. Accountant: This is timeless second job that's been around for ages. Yet if you're good with numbers you can easily help smaller business owners out with their own books. You can also tutor accounting to college students having problems with the subject.
6. Tutor: Another tried and true freelance gig guaranteed to bring in the big bucks. Some tutors are making thirty bucks an hour and have as many as five to six clients a week. Anyone can tutor even if your only strength is English . There are many immigrants out there who would love to learn the language from any English speaking person.
7. Handyman: If you love fixing and painting things then consider this job. My friends' fathers have literally made this their second career. There are always people out there who need a roof patched, gutters painted or a kitchen painted. This is a perfect set up if you live in an area with a lot of elderly or first time homeowners (who are clueless about home repair ). You can also include shoveling the driveway and walk during the snowy weather too.
8. Freelance gardener: Any outdoorsy gardening type will love this job. You can mow lawns during the warm Indian summer along with tree trimming and leaf raking. Another plus to this job is helping homeowners rip out what's left of their summer gardens and turn over the earth. You'll do very well with this freelancing gig because a lot of people are can't afford high priced landscapers right now.
9. Freelance writer: This has its' ups and downs but it's fun. You can do OK with internet writing but be judicious with the sites. Some pay well while others only give you money only for the number of hits your articles receive. Remember that you can also write up resumes, PR kits and company brochures for much better prices. You can also be a newspaper stringer (freelance reporter too) if you want to see your work and name in print every day.

Don't panic if you love any money or your job during these hard times. There's always a freelance job waiting for you. You just have to decide which one you want and then go for it.