Casual work options

YBR

My company are operating in the shadow of uncertainty (merger, possible redundancies) and I've been wondering how best to think/plan ahead. I would have a decent redundancy package but may struggle to find related jobs quickly.
I was wondering what sort of casual work is there that could stretch redundancy pay without being a full-time commitment so that I'd be able to go to interviews, and what skills/qualifications/resources would be needed.

Examples:
tutoring - needs subject knowledge, DBS check, know the right people [I don't feel gifted at teaching kids so perhaps not]
Locum/agency work - professional quals in correct area, register with agency [My industry doesn't do this but re-training might be an option]
Baby-sitting/child minding - DBS check, OFSTED? probably need to commit outside school hours unless doing it as emergency cover [again I don't feel I'm good enough with Kids]
Weekend/evening e.g. shops, catering, logistics [No experience but worth trying];

Any other thoughts?

trailingspouse

Supermarkets and department stores will be taking on staff to cover the Christmas period. I know supermarkets can be quite flexible when it comes to hours - I worked for Morrisons for a while and they were happy to let me do just evenings (I was already working 7 days a week during normal working hours!!)

jlemaitre

McDonalds are always hiring. They have one of the best flexible approach you'll ever find in an employer. They pay is poor, but above min wage. Obviously its just a stop gap job so you'll keep that in mind.

You need to ignore the stigma of its being a McJob, Plenty of idiots for some reason look down on working there. I started my worklife there and learnt so much experience from that job. I may have only been on £3.50 an hour but it paid towards buying my own house!

You'll gain catering skills as well if you work in the kitchen too. I did, and i also won employee of the quarter in 2001(IE best worker from that store during 1/4 of a year) and got a big pay out.