'Spare time'

a1reno

Hi people!

I need a bit of advice and help in looking for an extra job I might do in my 'spare time'. The air quotes around the words 'spare time' are there to emphasize that it isn't really legitimate spare times, you see I am in full employment however due to the nature of my job I am often left with a whole afternoon of nothing to do.

So I'm looking for extra work that I can do during these times. I work in a crowded office so what I choose to do must be reasonably discreet even though my office code is very lax. I can't be making calls from my desk and going on websites with lots of flashing lights etc.

I'd like to be making around an £1,000 a month through these activities. I'd also prefer if there wasn't too much of an initial outlay in terms of cost to start the extra work. I have good grades, a bsc and also a masters degree.

So if you were in my position what would you do?

Looking forward to reading the replies.

Thank you.

LizD_2

I'm sure we'd all like to make £1000 a month online - let me know if you manage it!

Swagbucks is pretty discrete, I think you'd be ok with that at work.

[Deleted User]

But I'm afraid with Swagbucks, no way on earth will it earn a person £1000 a month lol, I can't see how a regular £100 a month could be earned.

a1reno

Thanks for the replies. That's what I thought. It's probably difficult to earn £1,000 a month through such methods.

lessonlearned

I would be extremely careful of using your "spare time" at work to attempt to do anything that is not directly related to the work you are being paid to do.

Your boss might take a very dim view, saying that it is not your spare time at all, but "company" time that you have "stolen".
Some employers would regard this as theft.

I appreciate that you must find it very frustrating to have whole chunks of time with nothing to do but filling it with your own money making work could be very dangerous for you. You risk censure at least, possibly the sack.

Depending on your job of course is there any way you can use your work time legitimately (i.e. without going behind your bosses back) to make more money.

Sounds like you are either under-employed or you are so good at your job that you get it done in double quick time and are worthy of a promotion (and pay rise!!!!). Why not see if there any opportunities for you at work to gain promotion and a legitimate pay rise.

Realistically spare time is the time when you are not on your employers premises and/or not on work time. Your extra curricular activities should be slotted in around your normal working hours.

As to what you can do to earn money, well what are you good at and what do you enjoy doing. What skills do you have that can be used to generate extra income.

If you lurk around these boards you should get loads of ideas, then it's just a case of trying a few out and seeing what works best for you.

Don't risk the day job for a few quid - it's not worth it.

a1reno

lessonlearned wrote: »

I would be extremely careful of using your "spare time" at work to attempt to do anything that is not directly related to the work you are being paid to do.

Your boss might take a very dim view, saying that it is not your spare time at all, but "company" time that you have "stolen".
Some employers would regard this as theft.

I appreciate that you must find it very frustrating to have whole chunks of time with nothing to do but filling it with your own money making work could be very dangerous for you. You risk censure at least, possibly the sack.

Depending on your job of course is there any way you can use your work time legitimately (i.e. without going behind your bosses back) to make more money.

Sounds like you are either under-employed or you are so good at your job that you get it done in double quick time and are worthy of a promotion (and pay rise!!!!). Why not see if there any opportunities for you at work to gain promotion and a legitimate pay rise.

Realistically spare time is the time when you are not on your employers premises and/or not on work time. Your extra curricular activities should be slotted in around your normal working hours.

As to what you can do to earn money, well what are you good at and what do you enjoy doing. What skills do you have that can be used to generate extra income.

If you lurk around these boards you should get loads of ideas, then it's just a case of trying a few out and seeing what works best for you.

Don't risk the day job for a few quid - it's not worth it.

Thanks for your reply. I see your point completely but it's generally well understood in my company and by my boss that I will have a lot of spare time. I'm in a two man department and my colleague just goes to the gym for the whole afternoon, my boss is aware of this and has no issues.

My job is well paid so I am not looking to leave. The pay-amount of work ratio is very good.

I will take your advice on board and keep searching for ideas.

Thanks very much.

judpudding

Crikey, what is it that you do?

I need to get a job there! Overworked and underpaid myself!

a1reno

judpudding wrote: »

Crikey, what is it that you do?

I need to get a job there! Overworked and underpaid myself!

That's the thing for me. I realise I am lucky to have this job and if I moved i'd be stressed so it's better for me to stay put and make the most of my time.

I'm an Analyst in a specialised field.

LizD_2

deannatrois wrote: »

But I'm afraid with Swagbucks, no way on earth will it earn a person £1000 a month lol, I can't see how a regular £100 a month could be earned.

Didn't mean to suggest you could get £1000 a month for Swagbucks! I've not even made £50 and I've been on since November.

Robinette

Have you considered writing articles for content mills such as Textbroker, Purecontent and Demand Media? There is always a requirement for good writers, although the application process can rather slow.

a1reno

I did consider writing sites but is it possible to make a good amount on these sites?