Winter Job Options

[MEby]

Well... . Its this time of year again to find my winter work. I work in a seasonal business and have to find new work every winter. Most of the time I wind up in construction as thats relatively easy to get into on a temporary basis.

My skill set is as follows.

6 years in construction (everthing from a-z).

5 years at my spring to fall job (small business) doing anything including deliverys, installation, accounting, payroll, sales, customer service, and even did a pr piece once, etc.

8 years of doing most of my own wrenching on my own vehicles.

Education: Currently enrolled in a junior college. (4. 0 GPA )

Class A CDL without air.





I'm looking for idea's of anything I could do to make some money over the winter that hopefully doesn't involve construction. (Never cared for const. ) Shoot, I am willing to start another company on the side, if thats whats necessary.



Do you guys have any suggestions?

 

[BigPapa]

Your in Michigan, right? Maybe try selling or repairing snowmobiles.



Scott

 

[jgillott]

I will be selling firewood and maybe even some snow plowing on the side this year for a little extra money. Don't know if it would work in your situation, but the extra cash isn't bad if you have the time.

 

[MEby]

Yup, i'm in Michigan. Unfortunately I have some skills in things i'd rather not make a living at. Like const. and mechanics. I don't really mind doing my own stuff, just not interested in making my living that way if I don't have to.

 

[berman2000]

hmmm.

accounting and payroll? you could easily get into property management. people pay to have their houses rented. around where i am, i know a guy who has 40 rentals. he is a rental manager, he makes great money. he charges first months rent for his fee and 10% monthy rental fee for the management, phone calls from tenants, handling plumbing, heating, and typical rental problems. you can advertise in the local papers. no overhead!