Second Jobs?

[PT Tyler]

I'm fairly young and have been working as a loader/pickoff on the Day sort at my UPS Hub for a little over a year now. Back in March I took up a second job at a grocery store (yuck) and I hate it. But alas, I'm sure we all know the ails of only being able to work part time (and some of you, the ails of working full time! But I digress...) so we're forced to take up second jobs as a means to support ourselves.

I was wondering if anyone had any suggestions about jobs that work well as secondary part time jobs? Like I said, I've been working in a grocery store, but they're not extremely flexible with my hours. I've considered delivering pizza/newspapers, trying to get a part time office gig, even offering odd jobs to friends and family.

I'd like to hear some of your success (or failure) stories about your second jobs.

 

[UpstateNYUPSer(Ret)]

Seasonal jobs tend to be popular, especially if you can find one that will pay you under the table/off the books. Landscaping, lawn care, construction, etc.

When I first started I was a cover driver and had a 2nd job stocking shelves at a grocery store and then another one as a delivery driver for an auto parts store. Both jobs knew that UPS came first and both had no problem with that. This should not be a concern to you as your hours are limited and set.

Look for the sign up list for driver helpers for Peak--this is also a good way to get some extra $$$.

 

[PT Stewie]

UPS has been my sencond job for 13 years ! A lot of guys I know did what you stated in your post. Deliver papers ( ok if you are not on preload) and delivered pizzas ( ok if you are not on the twi.) Lawn maitainace may be an option but it is seasonal.