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Become an internet advertiser instagrammer promoting gyms memberships, tvs, travels and phones. Not sure why you need all that junk but up to you.
Gym memberships are a scam. Go for a run its free.
Tvs can be upcycled. Read a book instead.
Travel is overrated. Go armchair travelling.
Phones are actually quite cheap. Just get a basic smartphone, or ask someone who has upgraded theirs and has one to giveaway. You will get for free and only need to pay for a plan or just prapay for what you use.
If you aree HONEST in all your business dealings you wont go for jail. jails is for crooks. I know white collar criminals think they can get away with stuff, just becuase they aren physically violent, but they all get caught in the end.
Gym memberships are a scam. Go for a run its free.
Tvs can be upcycled. Read a book instead.
Travel is overrated. Go armchair travelling.
Phones are actually quite cheap. Just get a basic smartphone, or ask someone who has upgraded theirs and has one to giveaway. You will get for free and only need to pay for a plan or just prapay for what you use.
If you aree HONEST in all your business dealings you wont go for jail. jails is for crooks. I know white collar criminals think they can get away with stuff, just becuase they aren physically violent, but they all get caught in the end.
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Since the poster is an older person, perhaps a job may not be offered. That does not mean that one cannot be self-employed. There are hundreds of self-employed people.
To the poster: your allegation that you have *no skills* is FALSE.
1. You are short-changing yourself. Which means that you are your worst enemy.
2. So take the time to sit down and think about all the skills you have developed over your lifetime. Write everything down and create an outstanding resume.
3. Then select something that your REALLY ENJOY DOING. That you actually love doing and won't even look at the clock.
4. Then be willing to knock on doors, and even to offer to work temporarily for no salary in order to prove your worth. Today good help is hard to come by, and too many slackers are fooling around on their jobs.
5. While you are working for *free* (and which employer would turn that down?) GO THE EXTRA MILE. Which means that you consistently provide outstanding service, longer hours, whatever it takes, while others watch the clock (or check out early).
6. Pretty soon the employer will recognize your worth. That is when you sit down and negotiate your compensation, but give the employer solid reasons why your should earn whatever you think you should. And show him how you can make his business/service more profitable. Most employees don't even think of making their employers more profitable.
To the poster: your allegation that you have *no skills* is FALSE.
1. You are short-changing yourself. Which means that you are your worst enemy.
2. So take the time to sit down and think about all the skills you have developed over your lifetime. Write everything down and create an outstanding resume.
3. Then select something that your REALLY ENJOY DOING. That you actually love doing and won't even look at the clock.
4. Then be willing to knock on doors, and even to offer to work temporarily for no salary in order to prove your worth. Today good help is hard to come by, and too many slackers are fooling around on their jobs.
5. While you are working for *free* (and which employer would turn that down?) GO THE EXTRA MILE. Which means that you consistently provide outstanding service, longer hours, whatever it takes, while others watch the clock (or check out early).
6. Pretty soon the employer will recognize your worth. That is when you sit down and negotiate your compensation, but give the employer solid reasons why your should earn whatever you think you should. And show him how you can make his business/service more profitable. Most employees don't even think of making their employers more profitable.
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Sounds like you might have to cut back on a few things. Do you really need an upgraded phone? Or your gym membership? Or a new TV? I've had to cut back on a few things, & have surprisingly realised there are alot of things I'd buy that I used to waste money on, like heaps of food for example. I only buy what I need every few days now. It's amazing what you can do without when you have to, and still lead a comfortable life. I also scour op shops where you can sometimes get new stuff that people have given away, as they've had to suddenly move. Sites like Facebook & gumtree also have free stuff you can look for too, or at very reduced prices (and it's not always second hand).
As to an extra income, what about offering tutoring services? I do this but the money is not a regular income.
There are work at home options too that you can google. Offer gardening services, baby sitting, handy man sercices etc. You can create free websites, advertise on Facebook or go by word of mouth and the old fashioned flyers too.
As to an extra income, what about offering tutoring services? I do this but the money is not a regular income.
There are work at home options too that you can google. Offer gardening services, baby sitting, handy man sercices etc. You can create free websites, advertise on Facebook or go by word of mouth and the old fashioned flyers too.
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Here are some free websites. I'm going to create my own with the Go Daddy one!
I don't know where you are from, so I put down a few gumtree sites. If they don't apply to you, you can google the one you need, or just have a browse to get used to the site if you aren't familiar with them.
https://gumtreeads.com - US site
gumtree.com - UK site
gumtree.com.au - Aussie site
https://au.godaddy.com/websites/website-builder
I don't know where you are from, so I put down a few gumtree sites. If they don't apply to you, you can google the one you need, or just have a browse to get used to the site if you aren't familiar with them.
https://gumtreeads.com - US site
gumtree.com - UK site
gumtree.com.au - Aussie site
https://au.godaddy.com/websites/website-builder
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I myself didn't want to upgrade my phone. I was quite happy with my old one. But then I needed a smart phone for work, and the networks down here kept changing, so the old phones wouldn't work with the new networks. So I had to upgrade, & this was when smart phones were expensive. I didn't need the internet but I must admit it is handy for travelling etc.
I understand the question and the humour. One of my favourite ways to earn an extra bit of money is to do background work for TV and movies. A real agency does not ask for money/fees. They earn 15% from the jobs they find for you. If you were local I could help you but I'd say phone the local actors' guild and ask about reputable agencies in your area, for background work. Every now and again background can turn into an acting job. Once I was paid to be a in a photograph that was needed for the scene. That was a great way to earn a pay cheque.
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I've done lots of resumes/CVs for people - this is part of what I do for a living when tutoring. I can help you for free if you like. You can personal message me and I will give you my personal email. I have the time at the moment & I would not charge you.
And 61 is not old! My friend years ago was over 70 and he was working running his own business interests, still doing weights & walking every day. He was as fit as anything with no health problems. I'm not fit anymore and I don't bother making the effort at the mo (not getting into that), but I am my own worse enemy sometimes. Being in mental health doesn't help either, cos I'm always psychoanalysing myself or others!
Psychology & self talk is the key as well - use 'up talk' not 'down talk'. For example, don't think of yourself as 61 and maybe 'over the hill' - many 61 year olds are still active & healthy. Market yourself and think of yourself as a 61 year old with alot of experience and knowledge in......(whatever it is). Have you done any military service for example as that is a big positive with many employers. Have you raised a family? That shows perserverance & that you have worked to make a stable home life for children. What was your past work? You must have skills in something. Do you garden at home and are proud of it? Do you counsel others in your church or your neighbours - are you seen as a support person? Do you possess kindness, patience, are you a good listener, etc?
I often use words like maturity in my job applications and it has never heard me back. Maturity, wisdom & experience along with the grey hairs, are something many employers value.
And 61 is not old! My friend years ago was over 70 and he was working running his own business interests, still doing weights & walking every day. He was as fit as anything with no health problems. I'm not fit anymore and I don't bother making the effort at the mo (not getting into that), but I am my own worse enemy sometimes. Being in mental health doesn't help either, cos I'm always psychoanalysing myself or others!
Psychology & self talk is the key as well - use 'up talk' not 'down talk'. For example, don't think of yourself as 61 and maybe 'over the hill' - many 61 year olds are still active & healthy. Market yourself and think of yourself as a 61 year old with alot of experience and knowledge in......(whatever it is). Have you done any military service for example as that is a big positive with many employers. Have you raised a family? That shows perserverance & that you have worked to make a stable home life for children. What was your past work? You must have skills in something. Do you garden at home and are proud of it? Do you counsel others in your church or your neighbours - are you seen as a support person? Do you possess kindness, patience, are you a good listener, etc?
I often use words like maturity in my job applications and it has never heard me back. Maturity, wisdom & experience along with the grey hairs, are something many employers value.
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Yes Mental Health is difficult at the best of times. The politics are even too complicated and frustrating to go into. All of my work colleagues have been assaulted including me. Our pay isn't comparable to other professions, despite our level of training and the many compulsory courses we still have to do online/attend by law. Many units in hospitals are not run correctly and on the weekend, we are left to our own devices with no or very little support from management.
I don't blame you for quitting TBH.
I don't blame you for quitting TBH.