What do you do for extra income?

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  1. michael_pearce

    michael_pearce Grizzled Veteran

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    I work at a Gander mountain store part time as the archery tech.
    So when I am not working my full time job or working there I will build rustic furniture for friends. UNLESS its hunting season :bow:
     
  2. Bone Head Hunter

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    I hang wall paper for friends, family and by word of mouth. I use to have my own professional paper hanger business back in the late 70's and kept all my tools. Once you learn how to do it you never forget. I spent a whole year as an apprentice in 77 to get my license.

    I normally do a few jobs on weekends and evening for some extra cash.

    Downside is not many people these days hang much wall paper. I do get some odd request to hang different mediums though. This past summer I put cork in a little boys room. He tacked up stuff all over his walls and his mom was tired of all the holes in the dry wall. :) I have hung bed sheets and even area rugs on the wall.

    Cost to get started is minimal.. Knives, straight edge, level, brush, sponges, pails and paper table
     
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  3. SheddingLightTravis

    SheddingLightTravis Weekend Warrior

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    I teach an English class on line to Chinese students. Set my own schedule and only have to teach 25 minutes a student. Easy money and pretty simple.
     
  4. virginiashadow

    virginiashadow Legendary Woodsman

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    I work an additional 20 to 30 hours extra every month. Raises aren't coming easy in local government work over the past decade.
     
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    I sell on Ebay, great side money.
     
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    I sell on ebay, do wood working projects for people plus I embezzle from my current job. lol
     
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    I am here to pump you up! ImageUploadedByBowhunting.com Forums1478119127.845636.jpg
     
  8. Afflicted

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    I love thinking of businesses that take almost no money down but needs just hard work and time to let it the business build.

    My favorite right now is a door to door shoe shine service in higher end neighborhoods or daily fruit and vegetable delivery service.


    I'd love to have some kid put a nice shine on all my dress shoes 2-3 times a year and I'd love to have fresh bananas and fruit dropped off at my door every few days.
     
  9. remmett70

    remmett70 Die Hard Bowhunter

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    Watch my budget closer. Until the kids are out of the house.
     
  10. Hoytxhunter

    Hoytxhunter Weekend Warrior

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    With the time off that I have from my real job I mostly paint houses. But along with that I serve margaritas at weddings and such, move and install safes and on occasion I try to pick up an acting gig once in a while. Give or take around an extra G a month.
     
  11. Westfinger

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    Reduce and eliminate debt. Sell some junk you have in your basement/garage. Use the money to pay off and eliminate debt. Cut spending and use the money to reduce and eliminate debt.
     
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    currently looking into radon mitigation
     
  13. MN_Jay

    MN_Jay Die Hard Bowhunter

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    Know another guy that went door to door offering heat duct cleaning service. Did extremely well.


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  14. Wiscohunter

    Wiscohunter Die Hard Bowhunter

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    I thought about buying a wired hair weiner dog and charging people to help find their deer.
     
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    No extra incentive to become National Board certified?

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  16. Josh/OH

    Josh/OH Die Hard Bowhunter

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    No advertising costs. You'd make a fortune off this website alone! Lol


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  17. Matt

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    Other than coaching, and AD supplement on my teaching salary...I sell hay. I don't have any real spare time, lol.

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    I refinish firearms. Cerakote. Duracoat. Rust removal, refurbish wood stocks, Assemblies of ARs.
    Started out refinishing my inherited firearms as they were starting to show age. Friends asked to do theirs and word got around. Average about 2-3 jobs a month.
    Anyone in need give me a shout


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    I'm writing a book, but mostly I buy lottery tickets. So now I'm even more broke ***
     
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