The second job thread

[mrkajz44]

Originally Posted by Iggy_12

I ref hockey couple times a week, great way to stay in shape and actually really good money. I genuinely enjoy doing it so that helps too, cash is the bonus

If you don't mind me asking, how old are you (feel free to give a range if you want)? I didn't realize a lot of men's leagues had refs until now and was wondering who actually does the reffing. I'd like to get out on the ice more, and this might be a good way to do it.

[lazypucker]

Now for the new school year since September, I have applied successfully to be a mobile tutor, which means I drive to students' homes and give lessons. It is through an online company based in Toronto and they arrange for students and then pair them up with available tutors in the area.

The job is fun and fulfilling, watching the students actually improve in front of your eyes every week. The pay is $20 per hour, and again you supply your own transportation and they don't pay for travel time either. You just get paid for your tutoring time. As an aside, I am thinking of doing some private tutoring (maybe set up shop at a library at a public location like Starbucks or at SAIT), but I am now just trying to gain more experience and hopefully I can set up some sort of a side business by next September....

Anyways, if anyone is interested in being a mobile tutor with the online company I am with right now please PM me as I do have a referral code I can use and it may get you in more easily? And if anyone is interested in doing private tutoring maybe we can talk about setting up something together?

P.S. You guys don't say that I am LAZY anymore!!!!

[Weitz]

Originally Posted by lazypucker

Now for the new school year since September, I have applied successfully to be a mobile tutor, which means I drive to students' homes and give lessons. It is through an online company based in Toronto and they arrange for students and then pair them up with available tutors in the area.

The job is fun and fulfilling, watching the students actually improve in front of your eyes every week. The pay is $20 per hour, and again you supply your own transportation and they don't pay for travel time either. You just get paid for your tutoring time. As an aside, I am thinking of doing some private tutoring (maybe set up shop at a library at a public location like Starbucks or at SAIT), but I am now just trying to gain more experience and hopefully I can set up some sort of a side business by next September....

Anyways, if anyone is interested in being a mobile tutor with the online company I am with right now please PM me as I do have a referral code I can use and it may get you in more easily? And if anyone is interested in doing private tutoring maybe we can talk about setting up something together?

P.S. You guys don't say that I am LAZY anymore!!!!

What sort of requirements are needed to be a tutor?

[Iggy_12]

Originally Posted by mrkajz44

If you don't mind me asking, how old are you (feel free to give a range if you want)? I didn't realize a lot of men's leagues had refs until now and was wondering who actually does the reffing. I'd like to get out on the ice more, and this might be a good way to do it.

I am 28, but i ref with guys as old as 60. I think I am actually one of the younger guys who does Mens leagues. younger kids usually get the kids games

[lazypucker]

Originally Posted by Weitz

What sort of requirements are needed to be a tutor?

For the company I am with, I just applied online with my resume. They call you for an initial phone interview, then they have a Skype session to meet with you face to face, and then I was in.

Qualification-wise, you need to know your sh*t!! You can't pretend you are a calculus expert if you don't even know what is a derivative or integration. But I found that I myself can go with the flow and remember things that I haven't touched for 10+ years...

Also you will need to have a clean police record as they do ask for a background check, to make sure that you are not a child molester....

PM me and we can chat further....

[I-Hate-Hulse]

I work from midnight to eight, come home, sleep for five minutes, eat breakfast, sleep six more minutes, shower, then I have ten minutes to bask in Lisa's love, then I'm off to the power plant, fresh as a daisy.

[bigtmac19]

A small part time job, self-employed, cleaning an office nearby twice a week.
It isn't a lot of money, but it does help.

[albertGQ]

Originally Posted by Ozy_Flame

A few times I did some odd-jobs in my 20's, making extra cash after my first real job. For a bit of time I reffed floor hockey leagues, then I used to support and monitor focus groups for a research company, then I worked for an oilfield servicing company monitoring wells. This was during the boom though, when you could show up at any place of employment and they'd give you a job just for being alive and sober.

What leagues did you ref floor hockey in?

[stazzy33]

Originally Posted by Iggy_12

I ref hockey couple times a week, great way to stay in shape and actually really good money. I genuinely enjoy doing it so that helps too, cash is the bonus

I also ref and can second all of the above!

[Northendzone]

if you are interested in reffing, you could try getting in touch with hockey Calgary, and see what you need to do there to get certified to do some reffing.

the higher your certification, the more money you can make. I believe for younger kids it is something like $25 for an hour. you could likely have some scheduling flexibility as there are games all over, during week nights and weekends, and if you really liked it, you could move up the reffing ranks an work AAA games.

I think the key to having a PT to supplement your income is finding the right job. something that is close to your house or FT job (who wants to spend time in traffic going to someplace far away).

[CaptainCrunch]

Start an escort service for all the right reasons
And set up shop at the top of four seasons

[albertGQ]

Oh, about 12 years ago I worked PT for Kevan Guy.

Do you still run that business Kevan?

[GordonBlue]

anyone done jobs through Task Rabbit?

https://www.taskrabbit.com/

[MoneyGuy]

Originally Posted by calf

I think it's more that if you don't set up your tax deduction right at the second job, and if you're not paid a lot, they may not take enough, or any off at the source, meaning when you add it all up you have to pay a significant chunk. It's not more than you would have paid, but it's a bit of a shock when you see that large amount owing on your tax return.

The key is to communicate with the 2nd employer that you have another job and to take tax off, since the first set of credits/deductions are given to you by your first employer.

Or set aside the taxes you know you'll have to pay. Calculating that is easy. Folks who ignore the taxes and spend the money are in for a shock but it's easily avoided.

[Wormius]

There is this as well for people interested in STEM type projects. The only problem is some of them are very low paying for the amount of work you have to put in. Bonus is you get paid in USD. I used to do a few small programming jobs, but you have to compete with people all over the world to get a small project who will clamor like crazy over a $25 or $50 project.

https://www.upwork.com/

[Top Shelf]

I do medical marijuana consulting as a part time job in my free time. It's pretty fun so far!

[Zoller]

Can confirm that skip the dishes is below minimum wage after including price of gas and insurance. You're also considered an independent contractor so watch out for that come tax time.

Now that I'm out of school and working in my career I'll occasionally play goal for some men's teams around the city. I charge $25 for a game/practice (1 hour)

[Locke]

Originally Posted by Top Shelf

I do medical marijuana consulting as a part time job in my free time. It's pretty fun so far!

That must be tough.

"I'm having a rough day..."

- Boy do I have the solution for you!

I'm just messing with you.

[albertGQ]

Originally Posted by Zoller

Can confirm that skip the dishes is below minimum wage after including price of gas and insurance. You're also considered an independent contractor so watch out for that come tax time.

Now that I'm out of school and working in my career I'll occasionally play goal for some men's teams around the city. I charge $25 for a game/practice (1 hour)

You get paid to play hockey? That's pretty sweet!

[northcrunk]

Originally Posted by Locke

Also good advice, I worked at Greyhound while going through University and the night shift was just killer.

I worked nights at the airport when in uni. First on the ramp and then at security after we got a week of -50 weather.