Odd Jobs: How to Have Fun and Make Money in a Bad Economy

by Abigail R. Gehring

Book Overview

"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...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 161608619X
• ISBN13: 9781616086190
• Release Date: June 2012
• Publisher: Skyhorse Publishing
• Length: 240 Pages
• Weight: 5.50 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 5.0" x 7.4"

Customer Reviews

Work...yagottaloveit....

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!!)

Redeems an often lifeless genre brilliantly!

Let's face it, manual-style books with calls to action are often action-less. ODD JOBS is not such a stereotype. It blends well-crafted nonfiction with practical advice in a highly attainable way. Whether you're desperate for cash and need solid advice, or just need some fascinating reading to help you relax, this book will accomplish all of the above. And even if it doesn't move you to try your hand at some of these jobs, Gehring's tale of working with an elderly gentleman and his wife stands out as a solid piece of nonfiction bliss (not to mention the many other accounts worthy of this description).

Laugh all the way to the bank...

Whether you are looking for a creative way to pay your bills or just want to supplement your full-time job with some extra cash, ODD JOBS is a clear and resourceful tool for discovering unique ways to make money. Gehring's witty prose and clear instructions provide a perfect roadmap for a job that's out of the ordinary. Read the book and then get to work!

Phenomenal book!

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!

Interesting & Unusual Ways to Earn Extra Money

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.