Odd Jobs

How to Have Fun and Make Money in a Bad Economy

By: Abigail Gehring

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Paperback | 1 June 2012 | Edition Number 2

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240 Pages

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"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!

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Abigail is a terrific writer, and this book will both entertain and enlighten. Best of all, it will help you realize that what you do all day really is up to you. --Seth Godin

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