Thinking of getting a second, part-time job

TimBear

Hi all,

Sorry if there is already a thread regarding this; I have had a search but couldn't find anything!

Anyway, I work full-time currently in sales. Whilst it pays the bills and leaves me some left over I would really like a quick boost to my income as I've just seriously taken a look at my finances and would like some additional income for my savings in the hope of buying a house before I'm 30 (currently 23)!

I can't claim for over time at my current job so the only option realy to give me a guaranteed extra income would be a part-time job. Perhaps in a restaurant or bar a couple of nights a week if possible.

Basically, I just wanted to check with other people whether this si something that people have tried and how it worked out?

Background info - no children and currently renting with OH.

Thanks in advance!

VitcH_3

Go for it.

I've been working 2 jobs for just over 6 months now.
Mon-Fri 9-5 in the office, then 6:30-10:30 four nights a week delivering pizza for a lil' extra cash.

Just make sure it's something a little different from your day job and that doesn't stress you out.

I'm in pretty much the same situation as you, 22 years old, no kids, but living with parents. It can be a little tiring at times but its easily manageable. I get to be out and about & see new things/people, the total opposite of my day job. Plus the tips (especially in this weather) are nice. I'm also really lucky in that the other staff are great and we all have a few good laughs every night.

But try to make sure you get one day a week that's all yours and you don't have to work either job, mine's a Sunday. The other half will definitely appreciate it.
Make sure you write down the things you need to do/remember, it relieves your mind and you can stop worrying about this/that and not having much free time to do it in.

I know you mentioned bar work, but if you have a car and don't mind driving around, I'd recommend a delivery job in the evenings. But better take a bar job if it's a newer car since the job can take its toll on the vehicle, but even that is easily overcome if you look after it ;-)

Good luck & hope it works out the way you want it.

DFWJane

I used to work 9 - 5.30 in my day job then had some bar jobs in the evenings. As previous poster said, gives you a bit of social contact too.

Don't work days as have kids now (can't afford childcare!) but do evening cleaning. Might be worth looking into.

What about a few supermarket shifts? Staff discount!

TimBear

Thank you for your input, definitely something to consider!

maximise

Great ideas. Go for it. Bar work is easy and fun, waitering is a bit more intense but you may get tips or share of tips depending on the employer.
I think the social aspect is key and time can fly if you're with a good bunch.

Immaturity

Perhaps, look into other things for that extra cash?

PasturesNew

If you're in sales, then have you considered telemarketing? Being one of those cold callers that phones people in the evenings? I've done that loads of times over the years. There's always a commission structure on it.

I've done double glazing, kitchens, portrait photography, I even did some charity phoning once. Lots of small, and large, companies use telesales teams evenings and weekends.

I was quite good at it, always seemed to be the top canvasser wherever I went. I used to do it on top of a full-time job as well as "between jobs". I've worked for individuals and companies. I used to rake it in 20 years ago for double glazing/conservatories. Used to get an hourly rate, bonus for each appointment that the salesman got through the door on (£2 20 years ago) and 1% of a sale (Conservatory at £9000 at the time would give me £90). I made £120 quite a few weeks... conservatories mostly. A usual week would have been about £50-60.