Second Job Suggestions?

Sydneyswans on 24/05/2023 - 08:59
Last edited 24/05/2023 - 09:53

I work 9-5 in a job that is done remotely a few days a week but feel with the cost of living may consider a second job. Any suggestions for an after hours role position say night shift? Much as I would like the second job to be an office/remote role I assume that it would probably be something like retail manufacturing?

Or is working 9-5 then say 6 midnight or something similar like death sentence affecting my health?

My job is definitely underpaying me (recruitment agencies confirmed this) so the 3rd and obvious option is to just move to a different role.

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  • Stopback on 24/05/2023 - 09:05
    +1

    Uber

    • Minimum chips on 25/05/2023 - 17:52
      +29

      I assume you're joking, but just in case:

      Uber is a terrible way to make money unless you have no other skills. You can't just click something the app and drive, you have to get a taxi driver licence get your car approved as a taxi (QLD), and take out special (more expensive) insurance. Uber takes over a quarter of your fare. Then you have to pay GST (on the full fare, not your portion), then deduct running costs. You won't get nonstop fares. During the day you will make less than minimum wage. The only way to make decent money is to ferry around drunks on a fri/sat night. This doesn't even factor in risk of damage, assault, and devaluation.

      • WilliamDGH on 27/05/2023 - 11:58
        +1

        Then just drive food instead of people? I signed up for Uber eats delivery a while ago, the process was very easy and pay is ok considering you can just clock in whenever you want.

      • SydBoy on 28/05/2023 - 07:59

        Are you driving uber and prefer less competition by scaring others ?

        OP said extra cash not as first main job and uber provide that flexibility… !

        • Minimum chips on 28/05/2023 - 08:56

          I'm trying to help people avoid the mistake. I drove when I was in Uni. I found it unprofitable and Uber to be completely uninterested when I had issues with abusive people. There is constant driver churn, they care far more about the riders.

          The flexibility isn't worth much when a) you have to drive a lot to make up for all the upfront costs of insurance and licensing, and b) there's no decent fares at random hours of the day. Unless they're going to the airport, most people who get an Uber in the city are going to the suburbs where there's few fares so you either wait a while earning nothing, or you drive back to a centre at your cost.

          So if you want to make back all the money you wasted you have to work fri/sat nights, and if you can do that anyway you don't need a flexible job. Otherwise you're paying off hundreds in fees one $8 fare at a time. And that might be all you get in an hour.

          My friend signed up at the same time and found since he now had a taxi driver license, it was actually more profitable to rent and drive a taxi from one of the main companies (driver/owners will rent them out so they aren't idle).

          I ended up working casually/agency in the industry I was studying, which fit around my classes and other commitments. Casual work has always been the flexible option.

    • Gdsamp on 25/05/2023 - 20:36
      +5

      doing rideshare is like taking out a reverse mortgage on your car

      • serpserpserp on 26/05/2023 - 19:20
        +2

        You should be able to claim depreciation on the vehicle if it is your job?

  • lostgoat on 24/05/2023 - 09:07
    -4

    If your job is underpaying, you why are you there ?

    Quite quit .

  • roguescholar on 24/05/2023 - 09:14
    +17

    Any suggestions for an after hours role position say night shit?

    I suppose its good work just sitting around.

    • donga100 on 24/05/2023 - 09:34
      +3

      Could easily bring in an extra $200 a week tax free. OP will need to relocate to Adelaide.

    • Seraphin7 on 24/05/2023 - 09:52
      +1

      Pays by the kilo.

  • Cheaplikethebird on 24/05/2023 - 09:16
    +16

    Quiet quit, upskill, find another job.

  • soan papdi on 24/05/2023 - 09:25
    +24

    Thank you for not calling a side hustle.

    • johnwinds on 26/05/2023 - 09:16

      What about moonlighting?

  • johndowy on 24/05/2023 - 09:39
    +1

    What salary are you on that makes you feel underpaid?

    • BewareOfThe Dog on 24/05/2023 - 09:49
      +3

      Probably $41k like me. :(

      • soan papdi on 24/05/2023 - 15:10

        What’s the job, can I ask? Anything stopping you from upskilling to get a higher pay?

        • BewareOfThe Dog on 24/05/2023 - 15:48
          +2

          Storeman Part Time. Boss can only justify 30 hours a week., especially at the moment. My current package is 32 hours a week, so I do casual work.

          • Binchicken22 on 25/05/2023 - 14:08
            +4

            @BewareOfThe Dog: Move on man, he's probably getting 40hrs work outta you in those 32hrs anyway, it probably works out great for him.

            Plenty of jobs around at the moment just keep applying and you'll find something full time.

            • BewareOfThe Dog on 26/05/2023 - 10:20
              +1

              @Binchicken22: I've applied for @ 50 jobs since last October. Only 3 interviews. One was with Aldi, and the recruiter, is positive, and recommending me and to expect a call from the store manager for one on one interview in the following week. Then the following day the email arrives, Thank you for your application, blah blah, oustanding blah blah, all the best etc

    • Sydneyswans on 24/05/2023 - 09:56

      like 68k but I was previously on 80k in different role just had to change roles due to a restructure can came back to a previous employer because I was offered my old role back only months after leaving. Prospect of being promoted is one thing I could consider.

      • Kail on 24/05/2023 - 10:43
        +4

        Go job hunting and find something better paying for the same hours you already currently do.

      • Gorillazx1000 on 24/05/2023 - 11:04
        +1

        68K is actually pretty decent esp you are doing it remotely. Mind to share what kind of job you are doing now?

        Im also looking for side hustle or alternative income.

        • magikz on 26/05/2023 - 11:23
          -1

          68k is not good

          • Worf on 27/05/2023 - 21:56
            +2

            @magikz: I’d say insufficient information to make a call either way. OP said “9-5 in a job that is done remotely a few days a week”

            Is a few days per week three? In that case 68k for 0.6FTE seems pretty good. But $68k for 1.0FTE is substantially different.

    • Sydneyswans on 26/05/2023 - 12:16

      last role 80k plus
      current role 67k but increasing rent and bills
      had to leave prior role due to termination
      went to current role which was a previous role I had thinking there was growth potential but the salary couldn't match

      • Worf on 27/05/2023 - 21:57

        How many days per week do you work? Or how many hours per week are you contracted for?

  • jv on 24/05/2023 - 09:39
    -3

    Second Job Suggestions?

    Stripper

  • Duckie2hh on 24/05/2023 - 09:45
    -1

    Can you dance?

  • BewareOfThe Dog on 24/05/2023 - 09:47

    DM sent. ;)

    • jv on 24/05/2023 - 10:00
      +7

      Dungeon Master ?

    • 87percent on 24/05/2023 - 09:56
      +42

      are you writing a poem?

      • jv on 24/05/2023 - 10:06
        +2

        I thought the same, but it doesn't rhyme.

        Maybe they were trying to write a haiku but forgot to stop?

        • Worf on 27/05/2023 - 21:59

          Acrostic

        • riad on 24/05/2023 - 10:58
          +1

          noice first

        • Littlevu on 26/05/2023 - 10:19

          The message is in there.
          Not my best work , but I’m still half asleep.
          My fault for Ozbargaining
          When I am still counting sheeps.

      • Unacceptable on 26/05/2023 - 21:27
        -1

        I reread it and laughed out loud.

    • amsaini15 on 27/05/2023 - 22:16

      ChatGPT?

  • Jimothy Wongingtons on 24/05/2023 - 10:08
    +19

    Ali express drop shipping front , then use ozbargain for free advertisement

  • onetwothreefour on 24/05/2023 - 11:00
    +2

    Only Fans

    • Lurk Hartog on 25/05/2023 - 11:09
      +35

      Gender pay gap is too large :(

      • Kangal on 27/05/2023 - 14:15

        Sounds like you need to drink some Gender Fluid

  • Top G on 24/05/2023 - 11:01
    +1

    Doordash me some KFC

  • Ghost47 on 24/05/2023 - 11:05
    +4

    How old are you? If you’re in your 20s I don’t think it’s a death sentence but as you get older it’d be a lot harder working during the day then again at night.

    I’d recommend working at the movies.

    • mavis30551 on 25/05/2023 - 13:52

      for free movies oooor is the pay good or something?

      • Ghost47 on 25/05/2023 - 14:26
        +3

        Pay is decent but don’t expect anything amazing, it’s hospitality. Probably higher than a small cafe and you should be paid super as well. Free (or at least much cheaper) movies, heavily discounted candy bar items, staff screening nights and hours are accommodating for uni students (can work weekdays or weeknights depending on rostering).

        In general the perks are better than shelf stacking at Woolies IMO, unless you dislike movies.

        • Sydneyswans on 26/05/2023 - 12:17
          +1

          I am a film buff though… arthouse cinema like dendy would be a great second job if I could do on weekends and such.

        • serpserpserp on 26/05/2023 - 19:25

          In general the perks are better than shelf stacking at Woolies IMO, unless you dislike movies.

          It isn't much better than being a bar worker. Get heaps of abuse and mess to clean up on the weekends.

          • Ghost47 on 27/05/2023 - 13:51

            @serpserpserp: I’d say that depends on the cinema itself. I never copped abuse in my time working at the movies and there were probably 2-3 instances where I heard someone went off at the manager on duty during the time I worked there.

            People leaving the cinema in a mess is frustrating I don’t disagree with that. Sweeping popcorn on the floor and off chairs is probably one of the least enjoyable aspects of the job, but still not extremely terrible.

            The buzz of new movie releases and midnight screenings where the entire cinema is packed (as in all cinemas in the complex are showing the same movie at midnight and they’re basically all sold out) and people dress up, e.g. Harry Potter, Star Wars, Avengers etc. is something I look back on fondly. The world feels different now.

  • bobbified on 24/05/2023 - 12:19
    +1

    My job is definitely underpaying me (recruitment agencies confirmed this) so the 3rd and obvious option is to just move to a different role.

    Move to a company that'll pay you the market rate.

    Because, depending on your marginal tax rate, any income you make on the side from a second job (which is likely to be the minimum wage!) will be taxed at that rate - it may not even be worth your time.

    • Davelovesdealz on 25/05/2023 - 15:26

      Not sure why youre getting negged. I agree. Im not taking a 2nd job because i dont want to get taxed at my marginal tax rate. Better to spend the time saving money….

      Same as offsettimg mortgage vs savings account imho

  • soan papdi on 24/05/2023 - 13:04

    Stocking shelves at Colesworth would fit the criteria but probably hard to get a position.

    • BewareOfThe Dog on 24/05/2023 - 15:07

      I know Woolworths restructured their stacking shelf job conditions several years ago.
      Most staff didn't like the conditions, and went and worked elsewhere like Coles. I had a friend that did this, and found the Coles store worse, and is now back at WW under worse rates etc.

    • AustriaBargain on 24/05/2023 - 16:15
      +3

      A lot of Colesworth don't stock shelves at night anymore. It's why you find prices for sales that don't start until the next day being put up before closing and empty shelves during business hours.

      • Miss B on 25/05/2023 - 14:21
        +3

        There are also often people in the way stocking shelves, not their fault of course, they mostly do their best to keep getting out of everyone's way.

      • juki on 25/05/2023 - 17:15

        usually around 10-11pm i find

    • Brick Tamland on 25/05/2023 - 19:39
      +1

      I used to do nightfill in conjunction with a 9-5. It's not easy but do-able. The problem is most places have changed nightfill to day fill

  • wanj on 24/05/2023 - 17:18
    +3

    AirTasker

    • congo on 25/05/2023 - 19:27

      You can make a fair bit of extra $ on the odd jobs.

      • wanj on 25/05/2023 - 19:32
        +2

        Definitely. And if you do a great job you can do jobs for those customers directly and cutout the stupid airtasker fee.

        I use airtasker as a lead gen tool.

  • JIMB0 on 24/05/2023 - 18:13

    Bikie.

    • cookie2 on 24/05/2023 - 20:50
      +4

      As in find yourself a bikie or become the bikie?

    • congo on 25/05/2023 - 19:25
      -1

      Why is "Bikie" is like the second most common answer behind "Jack" and "Hodl" on Ozbargain ?

  • No and then on 25/05/2023 - 07:44
    +4

    Parcel sorting with any of the big couriers. Was good pay when I did it. Not sure now.

    It was physical work but I got fit and lost a tonne of weight in the process. I took it as getting paid going to the gym.

  • 2esc on 25/05/2023 - 09:10
    +1

    Sometimes you can get paid move changing jobs but often the extra money may not make up for bad work environment. Extra travel etc

  • judoman09 on 25/05/2023 - 09:36
    +5

    join the Army Reserves, it is great for many reasons

    • achew on 25/05/2023 - 17:27

      Seconded.
      Tax free income
      Security Clearance
      Learn new skills
      Something else to do that provides everything for you.

      • Ridiculous Panda on 25/05/2023 - 20:30

        Are you sure about the tax free part?

        • achew on 25/05/2023 - 22:08

          I'm sure.

          Unless you choose to do SERCAT 7/SERVOP C, your Army Reserve pay is tax free. Speak to a recruiter at 13 19 01.

    • Save Medicare on 28/05/2023 - 09:29

      All fun and games during peacetime, but what if shit hits the fan?

      • jv on 28/05/2023 - 13:08

        but what if shit hits the fan?

        Like when Dan declares martial law?

      • judoman09 on 29/05/2023 - 08:38

        In that case:
        1. you are well trained to survive, and
        2. you are well placed to help out

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