Author Topic: Extra cash (Read 8266 times)

spiro · « **on:** July 29, 2018, 06:23:52 AM »

My wife is going to deliver our first baby in the next few days. We live in an area that has a high cost of living especially day care. I really don't want have to burden our families with baby sitting all the time I need to make some extra money. I work full time right now making decent money same with the wife.

I was thinking of driving for uber on the weekends. Anyone try this and make decent money? Any other suggestions part time work pays so shitty i need some good ideas.

IroNat · « **Reply #1 on:** July 29, 2018, 07:38:51 AM »

Do babysitting.

People charge $12-$15/hr around me.

Sometimes it's not worth it for the wife (or husband) to work as child care is so expensive.

spiro · « **Reply #2 on:** July 29, 2018, 07:45:26 AM »

Quote from: IroNat on July 29, 2018, 07:38:51 AM

Do babysitting.

People charge $12-$15/hr around me.

Sometimes it's not worth it for the wife (or husband) to work as child care is so expensive.

Thanks for the suggestion! It might actually make more sense for my wife to stay home. She makes quite a bit less then me. Although she has a master's degree so she has the potential to make great money.

sync pulse · « **Reply #3 on:** July 30, 2018, 06:42:35 PM »

Quote from: spiro on July 29, 2018, 06:23:52 AM

I was thinking of driving for uber on the weekends. Anyone try this and make decent money? Any other suggestions part time work pays so shitty i need some good ideas.

You don't make enough to cover the cost of operating your car...

spiro · « **Reply #4 on:** July 31, 2018, 06:44:34 AM »

Quote from: sync pulse on July 30, 2018, 06:42:35 PM

You don't make enough to cover the cost of operating your car...

What?

IroNat · « **Reply #5 on:** July 31, 2018, 06:55:18 AM »

A car probably costs around 50 cents a mile to operate including gas, insurance, wear and tear, etc.

So you'd have to figure that against what you make.

How much do uber drivers charge?

Real estate agents can make some good money but it is not easy to actually make money. You have to really work it and it takes a lot of time nights and weekends. The expenses can again kill any profit and there are substantial upfront costs including education classes.

Why not just get a part-time hourly job for $8-$10 an hour and work 10 to 20 extra hours a week? You check in and check out and no after work worries. Like a Home Depot job. Work an extra 40 hours a month and bring home $300.

spiro · « **Reply #6 on:** July 31, 2018, 07:21:11 AM »

Quote from: IroNat on July 31, 2018, 06:55:18 AM

A car probably costs around 50 cents a mile to operate including gas, insurance, wear and tear, etc.

So you'd have to figure that against what you make.

How much do uber drivers charge?

Real estate agents can make some good money but it is not easy to actually make money. You have to really work it and it takes a lot of time nights and weekends. The expenses can again kill any profit and there are substantial upfront costs including education classes.

Why not just get a part-time hourly job for $8-$10 an hour and work 10 to 20 extra hours a week? You check in and check out and no after work worries. Like a Home Depot job. Work an extra 40 hours a month and bring home $300.

Ok I get what you are saying that is a good idea thank you.

sync pulse · « **Reply #7 on:** July 31, 2018, 11:14:19 AM »

Quote from: spiro on July 31, 2018, 06:44:34 AM

What?

Sorry, I should have worded that:

Quote from: sync pulse on July 30, 2018, 06:42:35 PM

You won't make enough to cover the cost of operating your car...

Princess L · « **Reply #8 on:** July 31, 2018, 11:03:29 PM »

Quote from: sync pulse on July 30, 2018, 06:42:35 PM

You don't make enough to cover the cost of operating your car...

I've used Uber and Lyft. Lyft drivers seem more satisfied. Depending on the market and your vehicle, it can be less than .50/mile wear 'n tear, plus you're totally on your own schedule.

FitnessFrenzy · « **Reply #9 on:** August 01, 2018, 07:00:00 AM »

Uber or that meal delivery service where you can deliver fast food through an APP

spiro · « **Reply #10 on:** August 01, 2018, 12:50:52 PM »

Quote from: FitnessFrenzy on August 01, 2018, 07:00:00 AM

Uber or that meal delivery service where you can deliver fast food through an APP

That's a good idea!

IroNat · « **Reply #11 on:** August 01, 2018, 03:18:06 PM »

Whatever you do, don't let a side job interfere with your main job.

If your main job has advancement opportunities you may be better in the long run to do as well as you can so you can get ahead.

You can also look around for a better job. Employment is becoming tight and it is a good time to look around for a higher paying employer elsewhere.

SF1900 · « **Reply #12 on:** August 01, 2018, 07:18:33 PM »

Get a job for Caliber Fitness Solutions.

Vince and I would love to have you on board as a consultant.

Bonus is free kielbasa.

Coach is Back! · « **Reply #13 on:** August 01, 2018, 09:20:35 PM »

Quote from: SF1900 on August 01, 2018, 07:18:33 PM

Get a job for Caliber Fitness Solutions.

Vince and I would love to have you on board as a consultant.

Bonus is free kielbasa.

Is there any board you don't troll?

IroNat · « **Reply #14 on:** August 02, 2018, 04:04:41 AM »

Bartending is an option if you know how. If not you could take bartending training.

Just don't become an alcoholic yourself.

Las Vegas · « **Reply #15 on:** August 02, 2018, 11:50:18 AM »

Spiro: You mean you're thinking of driving Uber or Lyft in the Charger?

??

Princess L is right about markets. Everything (your success or failure) will rely on that when it comes to that type of driving.

Princess L · « **Reply #16 on:** August 02, 2018, 06:40:24 PM »

I used Lyft yesterday. The driver told me he clears on the books on average $130 for every 4 hour segment he drives. That's before cash tips or for riders like me that will contact him in the future off the books (he's already been vetted by Lyft, so I'm comfortable with that driver). Easy money on his own schedule. Again, it all depends on the market area. High density tourist areas are a gold mine.

Primemuscle · « **Reply #17 on:** August 02, 2018, 11:27:41 PM »

Quote from: spiro on July 29, 2018, 06:23:52 AM

My wife is going to deliver our first baby in the next few days. We live in an area that has a high cost of living especially day care. I really don't want have to burden our families with baby sitting all the time I need to make some extra money. I work full time right now making decent money same with the wife.

I was thinking of driving for uber on the weekends. Anyone try this and make decent money? Any other suggestions part time work pays so shitty i need some good ideas.

Is part time delivery work for Amazon available in your area? https://flex.amazon.com Amazon Flex: Make money $18 - $25 an hour driving without picking up strangers
https://www.thepennyhoarder.com/make-money/side.../get-paid-to-drive-amazon-flex/

nzmusclemonster · « **Reply #18 on:** August 03, 2018, 01:50:53 AM »

SF1900 · « **Reply #19 on:** August 03, 2018, 03:59:15 PM »

Quote from: Coach is Back! on August 01, 2018, 09:20:35 PM

Is there any board you don't troll?

Pipedown, son.

spiro · « **Reply #20 on:** August 03, 2018, 04:04:41 PM »

Quote from: SF1900 on August 01, 2018, 07:18:33 PM

Get a job for Caliber Fitness Solutions.

Vince and I would love to have you on board as a consultant.

Bonus is free kielbasa.

Lol!

spiro · « **Reply #21 on:** August 03, 2018, 04:05:58 PM »

Quote from: Las Vegas on August 02, 2018, 11:50:18 AM

Spiro: You mean you're thinking of driving Uber or Lyft in the Charger?

??

Princess L is right about markets. Everything (your success or failure) will rely on that when it comes to that type of driving.

You are both right bro it's a gas hog!!

spiro · « **Reply #22 on:** August 03, 2018, 04:06:37 PM »

Quote from: Primemuscle on August 02, 2018, 11:27:41 PM

Is part time delivery work for Amazon available in your area? https://flex.amazon.com Amazon Flex: Make money $18 - $25 an hour driving without picking up strangers
https://www.thepennyhoarder.com/make-money/side.../get-paid-to-drive-amazon-flex/

Great idea!!

Primemuscle · « **Reply #23 on:** August 03, 2018, 04:38:05 PM »

Quote from: nzmusclemonster on August 03, 2018, 01:50:53 AM

G4P

Be sure to get paid upfront.

calfzilla · « **Reply #24 on:** August 07, 2018, 04:29:01 PM »

Don’t listen to princess L and don’t do lyft or Uber. Major ripoff that only makes money for the CEO’s of those companies.

Princess mentions 130 usd but that is gross. You have ALL expenses of running the business (it’s your own business, you don’t work for Uber) then taxes.

It can certainly vary but most drivers are lucky to clear minimum wage. You are better off getting a part time job even making shit money it’s better than Uber.