How Many UPS'ers Have Side Business'?

[Google]

...UPS'ers have been expossed to so many different types of business' on their routes........how many of ya'll have started a side business...........and what is it?

[BottomFeeder]

i know three in Alabama started a scalpin' bizniz!

[ikoi62]

computer repair,it started out with a favor or two to friends on my old route, now i get computers from full timers and part timers and managers and customers.
i also maintain a couple of customers networks and systems on a regular basis,all off the clock of course.

[jlphotog]

I know one guy in our ctr that does computer repairs. Another that drives a limo on weekends, one that has a DJ business and I have a photo business. (Understand my nic now?)

[diesel96]

We have an ole baby crib in the back yard and fight Miniture Chihuahua's. Soon we'll be expanding to poodles, sh!tzus, and yorkies.

On the series side I know two drivers in our center sells items on E-Bay...comes to work every morning with an armful of packages.

[disneyworld]

That's funny bottomfeeder.

[toonertoo]

I do the antique thing and I sell on ebay. I am by no means an expert, I wouldnt know a chippendale dresser if it fell on me but I seem to have an eye, for things un noticed in peoples garages, etc, stashed away. Mostly pottery. I make a buck or two now and then, especially at Christmas, and occasionally my husband gives up a harley part or two that I can sell. My dream when I retire is to sit here, sell stuff and make my vaca money!!

[helenofcalifornia]

Is it easy to sell on ebay?

[diesel96]

Originally Posted by toonertoo

I do the antique thing and I sell on ebay. I am by no means an expert, I wouldnt know a chippendale dresser if it fell on me but I seem to have an eye, for things un noticed in peoples garages, etc, stashed away. Mostly pottery. I make a buck or two now and then, especially at Christmas, and occasionally my husband gives up a harley part or two that I can sell. My dream when I retire is to sit here, sell stuff and make my vaca money!!

The reason why the Chippendale fell on you is because you didn't eye him and put a buck or two in his draws...

[jds4lunch]

I don't own a buisness, but I ref hockey on the side. Although if you add up the number of hours, I guess you could say that I ref hockey and work at UPS on the side.

[Ms Spoken]

After years of having a passion for Photography I have finally took the step into the Professional world. No more working for free doing weddings. Plus, I needed something to write off with Uncle Sam.

I'm also a volunteer for the Make A Wish foundation making sick kids dreams come true. Just something I enjoy. Plus, I'm very good at spending some else money. LOL

[local804]

Home improvements on the side with a contracter a few weekends a month. I wish I didnt have to, but it will be worth it in the long run.

[RockyRogue]

Originally Posted by Ms Spoken

I'm also a volunteer for the Make A Wish foundation making sick kids dreams come true. Just something I enjoy.

I'm thinking about getting involved with the Big Brothers/Big Sisters organization. I'm good with kids and I'm told I would make a great role model for young boys that haven't had the benefit of a strong male role model. Something I'm considering for after I leave UPS in two weeks. -Rocky

[Cementups]

I used to have a business with aftermarket performance for import cars. But after a couple years with a bad business partner we closed up and put it in the past.

Now my brother and I rent out inflatable moonwalks. It's really his business but it occupies what little freetime I have. I'm only going to do it for another year though and then I'm out. My family is far more important than moonwalks.

[fredly00]

Does ebaying overgoods count...

Photography and Photo editing Freelancing sometimes.. if i'm bored

[satellitedriver]

I have a blacksmith/fabrication shop.
My wife has a stained glass business and works full time at an online pet supply business.
I do the metal work as a personal passion.
When I install the windows my wife crafts, I make about $200.00 an hour.
The jobs are not all that frequent, but the extra money comes in handy.
PAX

[satellitedriver]

Originally Posted by helenofcalifornia

Is it easy to sell on ebay?

Yes,
try it out.
PAX

[BLACKBOX]

I'm in the photography business too. I work part-time taking pictures of property for real estate companies. Gravy job....not really work imo....plus I love making a little something-something on the side.

[DS]

Originally Posted by jlphotog

I know one guy in our ctr that does computer repairs. Another that drives a limo on weekends, one that has a DJ business and I have a photo business. (Understand my nic now?)

why dont some of you photogs show us some of your work,moreluck sent me these...
FOTOS.pps (2.7 MB)

[rushfan]

I sell UPS memorabilia on e bay. I am trying to sell the 100th anniversary lead bar. Man, so far the bid is up to five, yes five whole dollars! I will make a lot of money!

Seriously, I'm in the P.I. business. No one can tell I'm really an investigator. I have low overhead as far as capital expenditures. My uniform, vehicle, and fuel is paid for. Who suspects that the UPS driver is watching them have extramarital affairs.

I did have one of my coworkers try to sell some diet plan. He said, "since you will be driving feeder, you'll need to take this". Nothing worse than a coworker trying to sell you a multilevel marketing fraud.

[brownnblue]

I invented/created a board game that I have been using for about 15 years to teach a Sunday School class in my church. The kids really seem to love it; I even have kids come back from college and want to sit in and play with the 10 year olds. When I retire or when the managerial wheel of termination lands on my name, I am going to pursue getting it marketed.

[over9five]

I've heard of two feeder drivers who tried to start their own union.

It's not going well....

[scratch]

We used to have a driver (retired now) who allegedly sold weapons out of the trunk of his