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Looks like I’m going to need to pick up a second job after my full time day job in IT Security doing mostly vendor risk analysis. I’m at a loss of even where to begin my search, I’ve tried indeed with part-time but not finding much and more often then not my search terms end up with financial risk or security guard work.

Where would people here look? Since I’ve got a Master’s I’m going to investigate teaching online courses.

I do have an absolute that I won’t work Wednesday or Friday evenings nor Saturdays, since that is my limited time with my kids thanks to “tender years”.

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Specifically IT - simple residential work would fit in with this. I can’t think of much else that would allow the flexibility.

There’s also stuff local local shop or bar work which may fit in.

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Have any friend in local colleges? You could have them forward you career alerts. In my experience companies will look there for part timers tying to get into the field.

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Find local MSPs. They are always looking for part time folks

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Pizza delivery, bartender, Uber, Lyft, Apple store, Microsoft store, best buy and so on. Also check flexjobs.com they offer a lot of part time jobs from home, usually teaching ones.

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Look into Tutor.com. I have a buddy who does English tutoring on there and he says they have expanded some of their IT/Computer programs, and a degree is required. Makes decent money once you’re past the initial probation period. I think you could pull $20+ easy with a masters.

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Would it allow you to go into Independent Consulting? That’s what I would do or at least do side contract work if possible.

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If you need the extra cash, do something “mind numbing.” Helps with the stress levels, and you won’t get burnout.

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Thanks all. I’m going the tutor.com and look into some local stores like Best Buy. The Uber/Lfyt I have to wait on since they don’t allow 2 door sports cars.

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They don’t? If I needed an Uber, I’d request one! I’d much rather ride in a RX-7 than a stupid Prius.

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Yep, just double checked and both require 4 door cars. So they don’t want my 2010 SS Camaro.

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IMHO a second job is not usually a good thing. Moonlighting was always something I frowned upon - I did not like to see folks coming in tired and not able to perform.

If you are doing what you say, then ask the boss for a raise, or maybe some overtime. Is there something at your company you could in your own time and get paid extra for it?

If your wages are not enough to live on - then you have two choices: find a better job or learn to live with less.

Good luck and let us know how it turns out.

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Normally I’d agree with you about reducing expenses or finding a better paying job. Unfortunately this mess is due to divorce and massive alimony/child support thanks to the outdated concept of “tender years”, though don’t take it wrong the child support I have no problems with. So anything I get from my 40 hour job, causes those to be recalculated. Income after a 40 hour job doesn’t count and supporting two households is a nightmare.

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Back in the day, I used to LOVE driving an RX-7, but as the knees are creaking more and more, I would hate to look goofy and stupid trying to lift myself up from that street-height position. Priuses have a function and a purpose, although I would NOT rule out a Tesla Model S as a lovable Uber ride…

VM