Odd Jobs
Abigail Gehring
- 21 juni 2012
- 9781616086190
Samenvatting:
Suitable for every curious, courageous, or desperate person who's willing to set convention aside to earn a living in the face of an ailing economy, this title look at over a hundred jobs that don't require you to sit in an office eight hours a day, five days a week. It lists each job; provides summary of what the position entails; and, more.
“I love this book.”—Seth Godin, author of Purple Cow and 18 other international bestsellers
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, including:
- Bike messenger
- Dog walker
- Personal shopper
- Virtual assistant
- Selling books online
- Mascot
- Face Painting
- Cater waiter
- Beekeeper
- English teacher abroad
- Soap maker
- And much more!
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!