How to make extra money while out of work
24 Feb 2009
Being out of work, I can tell you that the weekly check I receive from unemployment leaves me with a huge shortfall every month. In order to help cover my bills, I have taken on some odd jobs and projects.
The first thing to get over, is how little you may be making doing these odd jobs versus what you used to make in your prior job. It’s a tough mental block to get over, but I try to look at it that “something is better than nothing.” If I can make $500/month doing odd jobs, it’s better than nothing, even though I could have made that at my prior job in no time. The challenge is to balance your time with also having time for your job search!
