Husband lost job...

[love__goofy]

Unfortunately, my husband lost his job this past week. While he is applying and searching for a job, does anyone have any ideas as side jobs during the interim to ease the blow? This weekend he rented an aerator and was able to do a few lawns, but we are a bit late in the season for that.

Any and all ideas would be much appreciated! Thanks in advance!

 

[kymom99]

Is he qualified to be a substitute teacher?

 

[love__goofy]

Is he qualified to be a substitute teacher?

He certainly could be, but in our county you have to go through a 4 week online course before you can even apply. So that might be 6 weeks before he can even begin work. It certainly wouldn’t hurt for him to at least take the course just Incase he still doesn’t have work though.

Thanks for the suggestion.

 

[RAD]

Could research driving for Uber or Lyft. Don’t expect to make a lot of money and don’t do it if you don’t want to put a bunch of miles on your car.

 

[TwoMisfits]

Unfortunately, my husband lost his job this past week. While he is applying and searching for a job, does anyone have any ideas as side jobs during the interim to ease the blow? This weekend he rented an aerator and was able to do a few lawns, but we are a bit late in the season for that.

Any and all ideas would be much appreciated! Thanks in advance!

What work is he looking for and what work was he doing? We have help wanted signs everywhere for minimum and minimum+ wage jobs, but they might not be what's desired...

 

[kymom99]

He certainly could be, but in our county you have to go through a 4 week online course before you can even apply. So that might be 6 weeks before he can even begin work. It certainly wouldn’t hurt for him to at least take the course just Incase he still doesn’t have work though.

Thanks for the suggestion.

Don't overlook private or independent districts. They might have a different process.

 

[Searc]

He certainly could be, but in our county you have to go through a 4 week online course before you can even apply. So that might be 6 weeks before he can even begin work. It certainly wouldn’t hurt for him to at least take the course just Incase he still doesn’t have work though.

Thanks for the suggestion.

What about the next county over?

 

[love__goofy]

Could research driving for Uber or Lyft. Don’t expect to make a lot of money and don’t do it if you don’t want to put a bunch of miles on your car.

That’s a good idea! I’ll have him check into that.

 

[love__goofy]

What about the next county over?

I will check into that. Thanks!

 

[love__goofy]

What work is he looking for and what work was he doing? We have help wanted signs everywhere for minimum and minimum+ wage jobs, but they might not be what's desired...

He was in management and sales.

 

[serenitynow]

Do you have anything you could sell on eBay? Check your garage, closets, etc. for stuff you no longer need. If you have a thrift store near you, look for items that would be good for resale.

 

[TwoMisfits]

He was in management and sales.

So, he's gonna get 6 months of unemployment while he looks, right?

If it were me, I'd probably be the one to take on the "extra" jobs so it wouldn't affect the unemployment pull and it would make sure my spouse could be 100% focused on landing his next job. I'd probably look to pick up some daycare or senior care jobs, especially since a bunch of holidays are coming. Also, I'd probably work the elections (around here, I think you get $175 for the day)...

 

[RAD]

I will check into that. Thanks!

I did it for a little while just to get out of the house. It’s nice because you drive when you want to, no schedule. He might want to check out https://uberpeople.net/, there’s a section there for various cities so he can see what other drivers there think.

 

[Alexle2007]

Does he have any handyman skills? Help neighbors and friends paint? Fall lawn clean-up?

 

[hertamaniac]

You had mentioned it might be late in the season for lawn work. What about getting ready for snow (plowing/shoveling) if your region gets it?

 

[DLgal]

Look into being an online shopper for a company like Shipt or Instacart (if those are available in your area).

Uber Eats or Grub Hub is an option if he doesn't want to drive people around. This is delivering food.

Many large retailers are hiring seasonal help right now like Target.

Is there an Amazon fulfilment warehouse near you? These are usually hiring and the pay is good and most people get full time hours.

 

[Southernmiss]

Does he have any handyman skills? Help neighbors and friends paint? Fall lawn clean-up?

On these same lines, we've got guys who offer to do outdoor Christmas decorations...hang lights , place blowups and other decorations.

 

[BridgetBordeaux]

We are on the verge of holiday hiring for retail sales, UPS, Fedex, etc.
Do some more research on these.

 

[StephMK]

Is he handy? Some will be getting home projects done before the holidays. Are you in an area that has the Next Door app? It's a good place to advertise services available. I have also seen people looking for employment get some good local leads.

 

[disneymagicgirl]

Good driving record? Our district is desperate for school bus drivers.