How can I find a part-time job that will work around my day job?

Question

I currently have a full-time job that I enjoy. It pays okay, but not enough for me to cover my bills without obtaining a second job. I'm one of those super-energetic workaholic types that wouldn't mind working around the clock, if it means keeping my car and my place!(and no, moving home to family is NOT an option so don't waste your time suggesting it) I've been ambitiously jobsearching for a second job at restaurants and retail(Home Depot, Lowes, grocery stores). Problem is, a lot of employers have a big attitude about me having a 2nd job! They're like, "How can you handle more than one job?" But they do not know me, or the fact that I skipped a year in college and was triple-majoring, or the 14-hr days that I pulled on a regular basis at a job a few years ago when times were tough. I tried not telling them about my day job, but then they get the wrong impression that I can work "any" hours, when I can't. How should I approach this scenario? Any places that WOULD be understanding??

Gee it's really "funny" how employers don't want to hire you or give you any significant amount of hours if they know you have a day job, yet they'd be the FIRST people to sneer and coerce you into quitting if you became homeless b/c you couldn't pay your rent, or if you didn't have reliable transportation due to having your car repo'd. I think it is hypocritical and messed up. It's so angering. What is really "wrong" with someone needing a 2nd(and possibly a 3rd) job? Sure, I'd only work 1 job if that was all I needed, but I am adult enough to accept what my bills/living expenses are and live up to my responsibilities to work! (and my expenses are not that lavish either...it's just that rent and student loans can eat up a LOT of money each month)

By the way--please do not suggest "get a roommate to split rent with." None of my "real" friends want to commit to a lease w/ me, due to their own issues(doesn't involve me). And I roomed w/ a few so-callde "friends" before and they really screwed me over, such as putting holes in the walls or not keeping up w/ their share of the rent, thus costing me more money than if I'd just gotten my own place anyway. I'm not kidding, I had to take someone to civil claims court over something like this. So the roommate thing is out. The issue at hand here is NOT how to cut my expenses or how to obtain more credit/personal loans, it's how to make more money. I can let you know that my expenses and budget expectations are NOT unreasonable.

GirlnNB, your advice is good. However, what kinds of places would be understanding? I thought 24-hr restaurants would be understanding, since I could easily work graveyard/3rd shift and any time on weekends, but they're the very places that are giving snooty attitudes and telling me that it'd be "too much"(all this, and they don't even know me!!). Are there some industries more understanding than others?

Answer 1

I would only list that you work at your main job part-time (or 30 hours a week). You may have to fudge a little. It's not a big, terrible lie. I have known a lot of people who work two jobs. Have you tried craigslist.org? They have a lot of night shift type jobs listed.

Answer 2

In this day and age with the cost of living going up as well as anything else I've been sympathetic to those who want a second job.

How ever what they offer and what your needs are may be what is holding a possible employer back. Even though it is a part time job, the employer wants you to fully function for their job. Some can't see past that. I think that when you present the application ask to see the manager. Wear professional or business casual (depending on the job) when going in. Sometimes explaining the manager and giving him a first impression is sometimes the best.

I think you are on the right track job wise... retail, hotel, or restaurants are good areas for part time work.

Answer 3

When you send in your resume or put in an application, place right on it the hours in which you can work or type it out in your cover letter. Some applications actually ask you to specify. And there are lots of places that are understanding. My ex sister-in-law worked 3 jobs, 7 days a week and all her jobs revolved around her kids schedules and her "regular" business hours.

Answer 4

Create a website about something that you know a lot about (recipes, how to fix a car, photography, stamp collecting...). Then you can make money by running some ads on the site. Here is a guide to getting started - http://www.richkahmer.com/make-money-online.html

Answer 5

you talk so much that I'd suggest getting a telemarketing job.

Answer 6

Go to monster.com. they have great jobs there. im also looking for a job and this website rocks