So you went all “Jerry Maguire”, or maybe you politely put in your two-weeks notice. Either way you’re without a job and it’s because you said so – in as tough a job market as this you concluded getting rid of your only means of income was a good idea. The problem is, of course, getting another one has become increasingly harder to do. Unless you’re starting your own business, which you very well might be trying to do, there is limited hope in successfully finding new employment right away.
In the meantime you need to be aware of simple effective ways to make ends meet. Quitting your job disqualifies you from receiving any sort of unemployment benefits, so you better be prepared for when the well runs dry in a month or so. Luckily so long as you have a home computer and access to the Internet, there are a variety of ways you can earn enough scratch to get you through several months of job hunting. So if you quit without another job, consider these options…
Telemarketing
This certainly isn’t something you wish for as the career you’ll retire off of, not that such a plan is possible anyway. Telemarketing has increasingly become a house-based part-time gig over the years, making it a pretty reliable option for earning extra money in times of need. You might not enjoy it, but it can get you through the off-season. Just remember not to be so aggravated the next time you’re forced into speaking with a telemarketer.
Online Surveys
The idea that you can take surveys and get paid is not fantasy. Several online market researchers are almost always offering incentives for folks to participate in surveys. The surveys usually take 15-20 minutes each and can guarantee rewards put into your account that can even be traded in for real cash. Either way you’re sure to get some use out of whatever they offer, especially for the amount of time you’d be putting into it.
Creative Services
Maybe the weeks you spend unemployed thinking of a business you can start yourself can be spent honing your creative talents that will no doubt need to be used in a business venture. Look into paid writing jobs, which are more available than you think. Online news services like Patch.com are always looking for new talent. If you’re a wiz with Photoshop, try getting some part-time work editing event photography for local photographers who don’t have the time to keep up with the summer’s array of activities. This could also mean opportunities in video editing as well.
Having the courage to realize you’re unhappy with the way things are and you need a change sometimes comes at the expense of rational forethought. If you find yourself on the wrong end of a bad employment decision, whether your decision to come on or go, explore all the different ways you can continue to make some income while you plan your next step. It could mean the difference between making it to the next opportunity or sinking with your decision.
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