Obviously it s a good idea to sell items you don t need, especially if you have any electronics or other big-ticket items you can part with. Check the etc section of Craig s List for odd jobs that may interest you. Medical studies and research projects are often posted there that would take a few hours and net a little money. Try to get a position delivering pizza or something where the management knows there will be high turnover in personnel--you don t want to take a regular job under false pretenses and waste their time training you. Don t forget about returnable bottles--wander around a college campus for a while and you ll find lots of deposits just waiting for you to claim them. Know anybody who needs one-shot house cleaning? House or pet sitting? A home improvement or decorating project that s within your skill set? There are some other earning ideas, online opportunities, on my blog at afewbucks.blogspot.com as well.Best of luck. I ve spent way too much time in my life short of money and know how nerve-wracking it can be.
Seriously, a panhandler can make $10-$15/hour. As temporary income, it can fill a gap well enough. If someone upbraids you for being a layabout and says, Get a job! you can truthfully tell him that you did, but it isn t yet. Meanwhile, you must eat today.
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