If you are looking for a way to supplement your income with part-time employment, your options are wide open. Of course, the term “fun jobs” might seem like an oxymoron, but they are out there if you hunt them down:
Here are 4 different ideas for jobs, part time or full time that can earn you some extra money. I’ve broken them down loosely into personality types. See if you can find one that applies to you:
1. Interesting Job for the Bookworm:
You might like dealing with the public, but not getting them their drinks … and perhaps your favorite thing to do is to curl up with a book. Check into one of the many Houston area bookstores who hire a good deal of people for jobs, part time and full. While the chains are popular throughout the city, Houston has a great selection of independent bookstores such as the Blue Willow Bookstore which specializes in children’s and adult fiction, or the Murder By the Book, which carries a phenomenal selection of mysteries and thrillers. Another place you will want to check if you can’t get enough of books is the Harris County Public Library website, which lists jobs, part time and full time.
2. Details Matter for the OCD Planner:
If you are looking to supplement your income and have a knack for organization, think about seeking work as a professional organizer or event planner. This work can often be done from the confines of your home, making it ideal for a part-time job. Find a unique way to market your skills, whether through your own website or even joining the Chamber of Commerce. Fun jobs are hard to find, but there are thousands of people all over the country making tons of money organizing the lives of others – if that’s your thing – go for it!
Another useful Resource: How To Start an Event Planning Business
3. Creative Work for the Artist:
If you are a skilled painter, consider earning some money as a faux-painter or a muralist. You can advertise through your local library, your church, or even your workplace, and start making the lives of others more beautiful. If you have skills at crafting, think about producing an inventory of whatever it is you make, jewelry for instance. Shop your products around to small retail outlets and you might be surprised at the interest.
Helpful Info for the Artsy Entrepreneur: Start your own Online Art Gallery
4. Part Time Gig for the Social Butterfly:
It might be hard on the tootsies, but being a host or server at a restaurant is a great way to earn money and, and there are a good number of really great opportunities in the Houston area. From the swanky eateries in the downtown area to the fun coffee shops that dot the different neighborhoods in and around Houston, you are sure to find a place that suits you.
Another suggestion: Independent Sales. Sell jewelry and beauty products in your spare time.
As you can clearly see, if you want a part-time job and are looking for fun things to do at work, there are limitless opportunities. There’s no reason why your part-time position can’t be fun – all it takes is a little patience and determination to find fun jobs in the Houston area.
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