Best minimum wage job?
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Zwielicht
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My first "real" job when I got out of high school was in retail. I worked the night shift unloading the boxes from the delivery trucks and subsequently stocking and sorting the merchandise, so I was paid more than minimum wage. It was actually a pretty good job as they let us listen to music and provided us with coffee and snacks during our breaks.
If you decide to look into a night stocker job, don't let the supervisors encourage you to take on the day shift. That's what ultimately ruined it for me (among some other issues). Better yet, I've had some friends and family who said that working in the retail warehouses is better than working in the stores.
@Chiefjop is right about a job in this industry being the better option, especially if you plan on growing in Internet marketing. However, I'm not familiar with the "regular" jobs in this industry, and the parts I do know about them are from what some other members have told me.
If you decide to look into a night stocker job, don't let the supervisors encourage you to take on the day shift. That's what ultimately ruined it for me (among some other issues). Better yet, I've had some friends and family who said that working in the retail warehouses is better than working in the stores.
@Chiefjop is right about a job in this industry being the better option, especially if you plan on growing in Internet marketing. However, I'm not familiar with the "regular" jobs in this industry, and the parts I do know about them are from what some other members have told me.
LinkHeros
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Agree with @Zwielicht I used to work in a warehouse and I loved it! Any job where you don't have to directly deal with customers will be a good choice for me.
GoldenGlovez
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Do you have any interest in Information Technology? If so, you can easily self study for the A+ certification and land a job working break/fix for an IT department. Easy job, good pay, and huge amounts of room for growth. You will also have quite a bit of downtime that you can use to work on your IM stuff on the side (if you're smart about it).
I had a friend that used to do that too. He never complained about his job either so I guess I'll give that a try.
Not really, I love computers but I don't want a career. Just a job that I would quit right after my IM stuff takes off.
speedhawk45
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Well i was broke when i started out. and i was also looking for a ' job ' but i've got something much better for you.
i've had experience in this. the avg minnium wage in the USA is $7 an hour. you can make much more with this.
the site is one of those microjobs site. and it's imo THE BEST microjob paying site. well i mean it's not technically the websites program, it's a program by microsoft called ' UHRS '.
the thing is many good microjobs sites have their own small tasks AND have an option for UHRS. UHRS is where the real money is made for microjobs.
The website i'm talking about is ' clickworker.com '. you benefit the most if you're in the USA.
you can make on average $10 an hour on this. but this VARIES. because this is not technically a job, since you have the freedom to do the tasks any time you want. When you go to clickworker, you have to pass a few tests, then you pass the UHRS test and you are granted access to the UHRS. There are a few other sites like appen and isoftstone, but they are a bit different. you can check those out if you want but i've used clickworker so i'll be talking about that.
There are many microjobs there and when you first start out you are not gonna make $10/hour. it will take some time for you to get used to it. there are a few tasks from which you can make $20+/hour but those tasks are not suitable for everyone. that still doesn't mean you can't make money from other tasks. you have to find the ones which you are good at and hit hard on those. sometimes you won't get tasks or good tasks, sometimes you'll be making a lot in one day. the work is tedious as well, but you get used to it after a while.
you can expect anywhere from $400-$600+ a month on average , but it all depends on how many tasks YOU complete. and as i mentioned before sometimes good hits don't come but that's very rare. you can also check some UHRS sub-reddit and clickworker sub reddits to understand things a bit more. do checkout the UHRS sub-reddits, it's very good for people starting out. if you're good at serach engine battle, that task pays you a lot and i have seen people make $40+/hour. i sucked at that task, but there were several other tasks i was good at.
from what i've expereinced , when you have enough practise you can spend 2 hours a day and make around $400-$600/m average. i'd HIGHLY recommend practising UHRS because i've seen people do their jobs, come back home and spend a couple of hours on the UHRS to make some extra bucks. this should be like on your to-do list if you live in the USA.
i've had experience in this. the avg minnium wage in the USA is $7 an hour. you can make much more with this.
the site is one of those microjobs site. and it's imo THE BEST microjob paying site. well i mean it's not technically the websites program, it's a program by microsoft called ' UHRS '.
the thing is many good microjobs sites have their own small tasks AND have an option for UHRS. UHRS is where the real money is made for microjobs.
The website i'm talking about is ' clickworker.com '. you benefit the most if you're in the USA.
you can make on average $10 an hour on this. but this VARIES. because this is not technically a job, since you have the freedom to do the tasks any time you want. When you go to clickworker, you have to pass a few tests, then you pass the UHRS test and you are granted access to the UHRS. There are a few other sites like appen and isoftstone, but they are a bit different. you can check those out if you want but i've used clickworker so i'll be talking about that.
There are many microjobs there and when you first start out you are not gonna make $10/hour. it will take some time for you to get used to it. there are a few tasks from which you can make $20+/hour but those tasks are not suitable for everyone. that still doesn't mean you can't make money from other tasks. you have to find the ones which you are good at and hit hard on those. sometimes you won't get tasks or good tasks, sometimes you'll be making a lot in one day. the work is tedious as well, but you get used to it after a while.
you can expect anywhere from $400-$600+ a month on average , but it all depends on how many tasks YOU complete. and as i mentioned before sometimes good hits don't come but that's very rare. you can also check some UHRS sub-reddit and clickworker sub reddits to understand things a bit more. do checkout the UHRS sub-reddits, it's very good for people starting out. if you're good at serach engine battle, that task pays you a lot and i have seen people make $40+/hour. i sucked at that task, but there were several other tasks i was good at.
from what i've expereinced , when you have enough practise you can spend 2 hours a day and make around $400-$600/m average. i'd HIGHLY recommend practising UHRS because i've seen people do their jobs, come back home and spend a couple of hours on the UHRS to make some extra bucks. this should be like on your to-do list if you live in the USA.
OG Mike
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It depends on where you live (what is nearby), what you know how to do (experience), and what you are willing to do/learn.
If you want a part-time job with decent money, try being a server. You can make decent cash with tips. Or, a sales job with retail (can make decent money with commision and get sales experience that may be useful later on internet).
If you dont like face-to-face contact, try warehouse type jobs as previously indicated.
If you want a good paying job, without technically face to face contact, try working for a mortician. They are always hiring, and pay well, for help with the bodies.
I could go on, but this should be a good starting point.
If you want a part-time job with decent money, try being a server. You can make decent cash with tips. Or, a sales job with retail (can make decent money with commision and get sales experience that may be useful later on internet).
If you dont like face-to-face contact, try warehouse type jobs as previously indicated.
If you want a good paying job, without technically face to face contact, try working for a mortician. They are always hiring, and pay well, for help with the bodies.
I could go on, but this should be a good starting point.
CesarMedia809
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- Sep 1, 2017
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Minimum wage doesn't imply shitty job, or hard. there are many ways to make stable income with a decent job. if you look intot he places everyone does for easy money you'll end up working in McDonalds or Walmart.
if you see a kind of business that you like, and would like to learn more about it, just go in and ask for the manager, ask for a job. they could say they'll call you, or no. but you'll end up with a job within a week of asking around.
if you see a kind of business that you like, and would like to learn more about it, just go in and ask for the manager, ask for a job. they could say they'll call you, or no. but you'll end up with a job within a week of asking around.
apex1
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- May 29, 2015
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Skip minimum wage. You can start with a higher salary even without experience.
If you're a people person get into sales, customer service or IT.
If you're more introverted and like physical work get a warehouse job.
It's also nice to work outside.. doing landscaping, start your own lawn mowing / snow removal service etc.
If you're a people person get into sales, customer service or IT.
If you're more introverted and like physical work get a warehouse job.
It's also nice to work outside.. doing landscaping, start your own lawn mowing / snow removal service etc.
DreamTeamGG
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Honest answer
artomka
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Go to any big bars/clubs in your area, ask for BARBACK vacancies.
The pay min wage+tips.
The biggest plus about the job, is working hours (you arive in club around 9-10pm, prepare things (just cut lemons and limes), help bartenders to load bar with drinks, and then you sit there, listening to music and having fun with bartenders drinking whatever you want while waiting for people to come.
The crowd starts to arrange from 12:30 am until like 2 o clock, then they start slowly dissapearing and by 5 am club is usually 90% empty ( you really work from 1am until 4 am (3HOURS DUDE).
From 5 you start helping bartenders to clean the bar, count what's left in bottles and take out some rubbish, so at 6o clock you are usually already going home.
And the best part?
You are working only 2 days per week, Friday And Saturday (and get paid for like whole week working at minimal wage coz of tips)
That way you'll have: 1. Job - to prove society that you r grown up dude
2. Money - for your needs and plans.
3. Shitloads of free time for your IM needs.
4. From 0 to ∞ drunk girls willing to have some fun with you (I lied, all the drunk girls go str8 to bartenders beds, sorry dude)
P.S. I've worked as a barback for 1 month only, and it was like 8-9 years ago, mb now they've automated Lime And lemon cutters in the bars.
The pay min wage+tips.
The biggest plus about the job, is working hours (you arive in club around 9-10pm, prepare things (just cut lemons and limes
), help bartenders to load bar with drinks, and then you sit there, listening to music and having fun with bartenders drinking whatever you want while waiting for people to come.The crowd starts to arrange from 12:30 am until like 2 o clock, then they start slowly dissapearing and by 5 am club is usually 90% empty ( you really work from 1am until 4 am (3HOURS DUDE).
From 5 you start helping bartenders to clean the bar, count what's left in bottles and take out some rubbish, so at 6o clock you are usually already going home.
And the best part?
You are working only 2 days per week, Friday And Saturday (and get paid for like whole week working at minimal wage coz of tips)
That way you'll have: 1. Job - to prove society that you r grown up dude
2. Money - for your needs and plans.
3. Shitloads of free time for your IM needs.
4. From 0 to ∞ drunk girls willing to have some fun with you (I lied, all the drunk girls go str8 to bartenders beds, sorry dude)
P.S. I've worked as a barback for 1 month only, and it was like 8-9 years ago, mb now they've automated Lime And lemon cutters in the bars.
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Some advice I can give you Stay away from UPS They work you like a dog and the money is not worth it. No matter what anyone tells you and how much smoke they blow up your ass STAY AWAY. I have worked for them for a long time and I feel sorry for the new people just starting
AmRyanThomas
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I prefer IT, even you don't have any knowledge or money to learn a technology you can do that with the help of YouTube.
All you need is interest and motivation
Hope it may help you
All you need is interest and motivation
Hope it may help you
artomka
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P.P.S I highly recommend you getting any Nighttime jobs (For sure try entertainment industry) as you are young and have lots of energy (thirst for pussy ) +night hours are usually payed better.
You can even try to apply for Night time reception vacancies in hotels ( that way you'll get payed for sitting in front of monitor).
P.P.P.S My mate was working as a laser tag admin, he quickly understood how to fool their protection system and edit already played games data(number of players, time, etc.).
This little hack allowed him to pocket 40% of daily income without getting caught for years
) +night hours are usually payed better. You can even try to apply for Night time reception vacancies in hotels ( that way you'll get payed for sitting in front of monitor).
P.P.P.S My mate was working as a laser tag admin, he quickly understood how to fool their protection system and edit already played games data(number of players, time, etc.).
This little hack allowed him to pocket 40% of daily income without getting caught for years
Jobdollarr
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I work on fiverr and seoclercks.
It helped my online business all along
It helped my online business all along
datsunguy
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kitchen porter or similar jobs in small restaurants, now this can vary quite a bit in where you work and the type of people working there.
but i've held two kitchen porter jobs in my life my last kitchen portering job didn't last long until they trained me up for chef.
as long as you can show up when needed and have a good work ethic you can expect perks like:
-tips, places i've worked at shared tips equally between all staff that worked that shift. and tips for a full timer can be up in the hundreds per month (I average about 100 quid a week in tips)
-free drinks, previous place of work gave us unlimited beer, the place i work at now gives as a couple drinks after work.
-above minimum wage pay for simple but hard work, the job is easy to do but can be a lot of work (keeps you shape and time passes quick) good kitchen porters are well respected* and its common to get paid above shit wage for your work.
-learn about cooking, even if they dont teach you or involve you in any cooking duties just being around chefs you'll pick up good tips and skills.
-kitchen banter, it's generally high stress work place so people blow off steam by having fun (this can vary kitchens but smaller restaurants can be great for this)
-food, smaller establishments mean you can expect a staff lunch which can be great.
If you are motivated to work go work at smaller restaurants (not chains or large kitchens you'll end up hating yourself) and feel out the staff before applying, if you get a good vibe from them then follow your gut and apply. i have a blast when I go to work and I know many others in different restaurants that genuinely enjoy what they do.
if you dont have a work ethic or you are unreliable stay out of the food industry you'll get eaten alive and stay out
or go work at an IT repair shop, if you can hold a screwdriver, know how to google effectively and can deal with idiotic customers you're more than qualified for the job, pay isnt great and neither is job satisfaction.
but i've held two kitchen porter jobs in my life my last kitchen portering job didn't last long until they trained me up for chef.
as long as you can show up when needed and have a good work ethic you can expect perks like:
-tips, places i've worked at shared tips equally between all staff that worked that shift. and tips for a full timer can be up in the hundreds per month (I average about 100 quid a week in tips)
-free drinks, previous place of work gave us unlimited beer, the place i work at now gives as a couple drinks after work.
-above minimum wage pay for simple but hard work, the job is easy to do but can be a lot of work (keeps you shape and time passes quick) good kitchen porters are well respected* and its common to get paid above shit wage for your work.
-learn about cooking, even if they dont teach you or involve you in any cooking duties just being around chefs you'll pick up good tips and skills.
-kitchen banter, it's generally high stress work place so people blow off steam by having fun (this can vary kitchens but smaller restaurants can be great for this)
-food, smaller establishments mean you can expect a staff lunch which can be great.
If you are motivated to work go work at smaller restaurants (not chains or large kitchens you'll end up hating yourself) and feel out the staff before applying, if you get a good vibe from them then follow your gut and apply. i have a blast when I go to work and I know many others in different restaurants that genuinely enjoy what they do.
if you dont have a work ethic or you are unreliable stay out of the food industry you'll get eaten alive and stay out
or go work at an IT repair shop, if you can hold a screwdriver, know how to google effectively and can deal with idiotic customers you're more than qualified for the job, pay isnt great and neither is job satisfaction.