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I have heard people complaining about having to leave Avon having made a loss. Turning down uncertain commission work that requires a "buy in" before you start and the having to sell tat to your neighbours, is not being work-shy - it's making a sensible economic decision.

FYI - we abolished slavery in this country many years ago. There are much better ways to make money than MLM.

I think the important equation goes something like this - 40 hours x £5-7 is greater than 40 hours x £1 (maybe... if you're lucky).

How's your Avon job going at the moment? If it was such a good earner, why did you stop in 2009? Did you get lazy or find something much better? Did you have a family to feed when you were slaving away for Avon?

This was an interesting read >> http://www.consumeraffairs.com/cosmetics/avon.html

Why did I quit Avon? Because I finished all my studies, paid my own way through college and uni as a mature student with a serious health problem and started my own career and business on the side. Bought my own flat, paid all my bills etc and paid back all my student loans with all the money I saved along the way. Last year, I put my husband through Uni to do his PGCE, so I am not unfamiliar with the OPs position. Funnily enough, don't really feel the need to go back to it now though I never 'slaved away' at it, it was really enjoyable thanks. And that feed you quote as gospel is mostly people in the USA which is completely different system to here. Why am I fiercely in favour of it? Because it kept me off benefits and from becoming homeless when I was diagnosed with a life-changing illness that meant I would never work full-time again. Incidentally, how are you paying your way through law school?

No I don't feel guilty about what I said- the OP claims they don't have enough money to feed their family and pay their bills. If I was in that situation, I would be taking anything I could get. Particularly as there seems to be an issue finding work as an employee. They need something flexible that fits around their other commitments and where they are their own boss, that way they don't have to pass an interview. Then they could keep that income stream on if they ever find work as an employee. All I am reading in return is excuses as to why they can't do this or that. That's no way to get anywhere in life, the only way you get anywhere is by sheer hard work, determination and bloody mindedness.

Great to have ambition in life, an ultimate goal but there are many ways to reach it, as I myself am testimony to. Apparently the OP is at an impasse. Maybe time to consider putting the studies on hold for a year or two whilst they take care of their responsibilities- you can always credit transfer later. Ask about going part-time, that way you can work as well. Swap to a SCITT scheme, so you're getting paid on the job. Apparently there are no bursaries available, but it doesn't seem like they have tried applying/ searching. This whole forum is dedicated to finding ways to supplement your income, but it seems too much to read and put into practice that info. I mean, you just have to think outside the box here. It's laudable to have becoming a teacher in mind, but facts are facts, you had a child and you have to look after them- maybe your chosen career has to wait a while, if you can't find any way to earn money. It will still be there- qualifications don't go anywhere. Once they are an adult, they will be responsible for themselves and you can pursue your dreams.

BritishBibliophile

If you have a look around this board you'll see plenty of people posting in large threads tracking their money-making progress with various sites. Have a read of them and see what sounds interesting and what you think can work.

Remember, it's not a case of everyone finding everything works. I get sick of surveys very quickly, so IPSOS isn't a place I've ever had success with. But I do enjoy writing so Bubblews is good for me, and I also put reviews up on Ciao.

But like everything these things take time and practise, my first few reviews on Ciao were a bit rubbish so I didn't earn much money. Nowadays I've learned what people need and want to hear about products so I get a lot of positive ratings and often get a few extra pounds from their "Premium" fund for highly rated reviews. Last night I posted up a review I'd already had up on my blog, over night it's earned me 14 pence. Which isn't much, but it's more than it would have earned if it had just stayed in my head. Plus if I get enough high ratings then I'll get £2 from the premium fund next month, if I posted frequently I'd probably hit the payout threshold (£5) every month but I'm not that dedicated.

If you are looking for a way to make a lot of money very quickly then sadly you're never going to find the answer, because there isn't one. But if you sign up to a few sites and work out what works best for you then you'll find you get a bit of extra cash here and there.

Also I believe October and November are the times when supermarkets and Marks and Spencers start hiring for temporary Christmas staff so you might find you can get some work with them. I once got a free turkey for working Christmas Eve at Waitrose.

Bonzowaite

1. I graduated from law school about 15 years ago and have worked as a lawyer ever since.

2. Avon is hardly "thinking outside the box"

3. There is a fine line between offering constructive advice and encouragement vs bullying and unhelpful insults

4. I suspect the OP feels pretty low as it is without you contributing to her feeling of helplessness and concern for her child

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Lescaa

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yes i have a child so what - when i had a child i was financially secure. and to be completely honest with you he was a massive surprise, and very much unplanned - hey i was using contraception (but whatever)

lets see. its it so bad that i actually want some form of stability, a job with you know stable hours? to try and get by with my life.
do you not think for a second that I've not been trying my god damned hardest to try and get somewhere... boo hoo you have health problems congrats you ain't the only one - diff is the doctors have no idea what the hell is wrong with me.

i spent long enough being told how crappy i was by my own mother and how i wasnt gonna amount to anything and how much of a bad person i was.... but you know what i finally get my head out of that and sort my life out and actually go to college to be some thing more than a number... and i get called everything again...


you have no idea what i have gone through as a person what i have done to even get to where i am..instead you judge me as a benefit scab... ive been working since i was 15, because that was the only way i was actually going to get anything and took a couple of years off when i had a kid is that SUCH a bad thing!?
i'm sorry for not being Miss Mother of the Year and wanting to deliver stupid make up books for like a £1 an hour.... but you know just because things where all Hunky Dory when you was younger doesn't mean its the same now. The internet is a big place and things are a whole lot cheaper. everyone knows this.

but again - thats my fault right?

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Lescaa

and also - i have actually looked for bursaries etc. I'm on a level 3 course. the only thing that is available to me is £50 a month. and i cant apply for that till sept when i start my 2nd year now would you kindly do one..... this question was actually aimed at genuine people who actually might be able to give me some actual answers that doesn't involve an Avon book

Lescaa

And also the course is a full time course - no part time about it and was 4k - you really think quitting will ever be a good option its my education! for my future.