A quick way to make some cash

[Yves]

For the record, I have a well-paying full-time job. However, I really would like to develop a second stream of income (or at least get in the habbit of trying this). Do you guys have any ideas that I can use to make cash on the side? Or jobs that people usually do that I can do for them (and yes, I want to be paid for those jobs )?

[crashdive123]

Take a hobby or something you enjoy doing and expand it to where you can sell it - be it physical things or knowledge.

[1stimestar]

I make my hobby of henna make me money. It takes a lot of research and practice, depending on how artistic you are, but it's a good little side business. I've also thought of busking with my fiddle in front of stores lol. Don't know if I would ever do that but I know people who do and make pretty good money.

[BENESSE]

You mentioned (intro) that you speak 3 other languages. Depending on where you live, you might look into offering interpreter services. Sometimes people who aren't proficient in English end up in court and need basic stuff explained to them so the courts hire interpreters for that. Same with hospitals and emergency centers. At least they do in NYC.

[1stimestar]

Oh yes, Adult Learning Programs such as where people go to get their GED, Literacy Council, tourist destinations...lots of places can use interpretation services.

[Echo2]

What skill do you have?

[Yves]

I can speak Ukrainian fluently (same goes for English) and German and Russian with some difficulty. I know the following programming languages: C/C++, Java and .NET (this one is more of a framework, but when you have that down, using either C# or VB .NET is easy). I have a driver's license and are ok with going into unfamiliar places (something I forced myself to get used to in the past).

You know, you guys gave me some good ideas on what I can do.

[Psalm25]

For the record, I have a well-paying full-time job. However, I really would like to develop a second stream of income (or at least get in the habbit of trying this). Do you guys have any ideas that I can use to make cash on the side? Or jobs that people usually do that I can do for them (and yes, I want to be paid for those jobs )?

Best way to make extra money on the side is to work for yourself, that way no one is depending on you (other than your full time job) Aside from full time work I do beekeeping, woodworking, fly tying, primitive bow making, candle making... Three years ago I picked up a bunch of rare breed chickens, made myself an incubator and hatched out all the eggs from spring to fall each year and sold each chick for $5. I paid about $2 for each bird when I got them, the guy had to get rid of them. Always money to be made.

[BENESSE]

In the meantime, "the quickest way to make money is to fold it in half and put it in your back pocket."

[Blade]

I know a guy who buys super duper flashlights from a Chinese importer then turns them over on Ebay for a huge profit on each. He jacks the price up over 50% and sells the booger out of them. They also mount on rifles and shotguns and truthfully are probably one of the best lights you can get.

[Wildthang]

Buy cool stuff at fleas markets and garage sales, and put it Ebay. Alot of people make money that way, but it would take some initial investment to get started. You really need to know what sells before you get started but can just follow the E-bay auctions and learn from that!

[Cement Blonde]

I sell handmade ladies underwear, bracelets and hair bows.

[finallyME]

You can dig ditches. They always need people.

[Blade]

In the meantime, "the quickest way to make money is to fold it in half and put it in your back pocket."

Wouldn't that actually be "doubling your money", not making it?

[BENESSE]

Wouldn't that actually be "doubling your money", not making it?

Even better!
If in doubt, double your money.

[COWBOYSURVIVAL]

I sell handmade ladies underwear, bracelets and hair bows.

Any pictures of your crafts?

[SouthernHeat]

Check craigslist for work!

I know a guy who buys super duper flashlights from a Chinese importer then turns them over on Ebay for a huge profit on each. He jacks the price up over 50% and sells the booger out of them. They also mount on rifles and shotguns and truthfully are probably one of the best lights you can get.

What's your friend's ebay seller name? I've been looking for a good light to put in the truck and that could go on my AR.