If you had to get another job, what would you do?

[hubes]

Entry level. No special skills or training. Something that would pay the bills.

I need ideas.

[dcannie]

all of those things + pay the bills? i don't think it's realistic

eta: i'd like to work in a bookstore or bakery on days i want a simple job.

[hubes]

So I'm screwed?

[flex]

I'd like to work for a landscaping service or a florist shop.

[iamgrace]

I think I would like to work at a local book store. Now that I see how little I need to make for us to make it work, this is actually a viable option. The only thing I would miss out on is benefits.

Other than that - I wouldn't mind doing something where I'm not forever bringing my work home with me. I did not like that about teaching.

[candyapple]

Yeah, "pay the bills" won't happen, unless it's two jobs.

I don't what I would do.

Maybe be an office assistant, again.

Although snips once suggested personal assistant.

[rupertpenny]

I would like to work at an antique or used book store.

[Deleted]

Sell wedding dresses.

I'm a sap.

[bleubook]

Retail at a nice store.

[mkesweetie]

Oh I'd love to work as a front desk person at a fancy salon/spa. I'd also work at a wedding dress store!

[Marle]

Pole dancer

[Deleted]

Housekeepiiiing.

I did housekeeping for a little bit when I was just out of high school. It was fun. All the shit you find....

[lucky513]

reception at a salon

[emjacobs]

It depends on how much you need /year to "Pay the bills" and if you have any wiggle room in their. If you are completely and utterly unhappy (and I think you are if I remember right) then it might take a life style cut but I think there are plenty of entry level jobs out there, or pick up a paper route or a part time job as well.

I might change job to a personal assistant at the end of the year if the compensation is right.

Check Craigslist, tons of small companys post jobs there and don't have as strict of requirements as large companies and the benefits are sometimes better.

[hubes]

I'm seriously considering waitressing.

I worked retail a little bit after college. It wasn't terrible.

I finally have a job with a little bit of prestige though. Too bad I'm starting to hate it. And I don't get paid very much.

This is when I hate living out here.

[saraandmichael]

without having to go back to school? starbucks.

[kellbell191]

Me? I would probably manage a restaurant....or waitress full time. Its the only other thing I'm qualified to do.

[hubes]

Jun 29, 2012 14:02:25 GMT -5 kellbell191 said:

Me? I would probably manage a restaurant....or waitress full time. Its the only other thing I'm qualified to do.

You share my pain, I think.

A dog washer might be fun. But there's only one dog groomer in these parts.

I'm even considering babysitting. Which I would not be good at. Or working in a daycare. But I would have to quit the board.

[kellbell191]

Jun 29, 2012 14:03:52 GMT -5 hubes said:

Jun 29, 2012 14:02:25 GMT -5 kellbell191 said:

Me? I would probably manage a restaurant....or waitress full time. Its the only other thing I'm qualified to do.

You share my pain, I think.

A dog washer might be fun. But there's only one dog groomer in these parts.

I'm even considering babysitting. Which I would not be good at. Or working in a daycare. But I would have to quit the board.

Sorry I mean if I wasn't lawyering, I would waitress. Also, I love waitressing. if you decide to go that route send me a PM or something and I'm happy to help. DH is a wine consultant and he is one of the only people who actually knows about wine. Its a sales job.

[sake]

Jun 29, 2012 13:31:29 GMT -5 hubes said:

Entry level. No special skills or training. Something that would pay the bills.

I need ideas.

Waitressing, All you have to do is be friendly. They train you there. I waited tables at the same place for 10 years through high school, college, and after i started my real job.
I really loved it there.

[loveday]

I write web content for a living. I never went to university

Other ideas

Waitressing
Nannying
Bartending
Retail
Barnhand (I was in the best shape of my life at this job!)
Admin Asst
Craigslist Deal Broker (You find someone who wants something, then find a seller with the item and negotiate a finder's fee. I have a friend who does this part time and does very well)

[kellbell191]

Jun 29, 2012 14:36:16 GMT -5 @tambcat said:

Jun 29, 2012 14:29:34 GMT -5 kellbell191 said:

Sorry I mean if I wasn't lawyering, I would waitress. Also, I love waitressing. if you decide to go that route send me a PM or something and I'm happy to help. DH is a wine consultant and he is one of the only people who actually knows about wine. Its a sales job.

Oh, maybe I would like this job.

He has to drive a lot and deal with stupid people, but he also gets to meet some really awesome winemakers, hang out with cool restaurants, try a ton of wine, and usually brings home at least one half bottle of wine a day (he has samples for people to try, when they don't finish he brings them home). We also get all of our wine at cost which is like 70% below retail.

[circa1978]

One of the thing that pisses me off most about the recession is the real estate dive. I was freaking born to be a Realtor and I'd choose that first I think. One of my favorite non-professional jobs was at an independent coffee house. I try selling wedding dresses, but I'd probably get fired for trying them all on.