Odd Jobs: 101 Ways to Make an Extra Buck (Kindle Edition)

by Abigail R. Gehring (Author)

Editorial Reviews

Product Description

Here is a book for every curious, courageous, or desperate person who’s willing to set convention aside to earn a living. From fashioning balloon animals to promoting liquor brands to picking berries in Australia, this easy-to-read, entertaining book takes a candid look at over a hundred jobs that don’t require you to sit in an office eight hours a day, five days a week. For each job listed, there is a summary of what the position entails; potential pay and hours; start-up costs; qualifications necessary; and more. Interspersed throughout are insiders’ accounts of odd job experiences sure to give you an honest and amusing picture of what you might encounter. Yes, this is fun reading, but it is more—a chance to change your life!

About the Author

Abigail R. Gehring is the editor of Back to Basics and Homesteading. She s practiced living simply since her childhood in Vermont, helping build a log cabin, home-canning jams and jellies, and enjoying natural crafts. She lives in Edgewater, New Jersey.

Product Details

• Format: Kindle Edition
• Print Length: 240 pages
• Publisher: Skyhorse Publishing (April 30, 2007)
• Sold by: Amazon Digital Services
• ASIN: B001MJ0DC8
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #172,127 in Kindle Store (See Bestsellers in Kindle Store)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Interesting & Unusual Ways to Earn Extra Money, May 2, 2007

By	John J. Browne "bookaholic" (Brooklyn, New York United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: Odd Jobs: 101 Ways to Make an Extra Buck (Paperback)

Odd Jobs is a wonderful read. The book consists of brief two page snapshots of various odd jobs (and some are really odd) by which one could earn some extra money. The job profiles are written in a light, entertaining style and include valuable information, such as approximate pay scale and start up costs (many of which are zero), to the plus and minuses of the particular job. The descriptions also include Website addresses for more detailed information about the job described.

The odd jobs covered in this book range from the common; dogwalker and catering waiter/waitress, to the exotic; skydiving cameraman in New Zealand and kayak instructor in the San Juan Islands, to the utterly bizarre such as human scarecrow or vacuum lint miner. Most enjoyable are the author's own stories scattered through the book of her own odd job experiences. This book should be purchased by anyone interested in usual and unusual ways of earning extra money.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Phenomenal book!, May 2, 2007

By	T.K. Maxell - See all my reviews

This review is from: Odd Jobs: 101 Ways to Make an Extra Buck (Paperback)

Wow!
What a great book! Not only is it incredibly informative on what jobs there are, what to expect to do and get, but it's also so entertaining with the first hand accounts the author gives of jobs that she has actually held.
Very refreshing to see someone who actually has experience in the jobs write about them. Not just some random person!

I highly recommend this book, especially for new college or high school grads!

The perfect gift!

6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Work...yagottaloveit...., June 19, 2007

By	Jim Tolpin (Port Townsend, WA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Odd Jobs: 101 Ways to Make an Extra Buck (Paperback)

Cause if you don't love your work, you will be miserable for at least 8 hours out of every day. If you are currently seeking a job that will bring some adventure, fun and challenge into your life (and maybe even some money as a perk!) do yourself a favor and read this book...you might just find the vocation you've been looking for (and so what if its an odd one!!)