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03-28-2012 01:41 PM #1Hopelessly Addicted
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Where to work in your spare time?
If you had to get a second job to work at in your spare time, some evenings and some weekends, to keep you from being bored more than anything (the money is a bonus) what would you do? And, it is to be worked at mostly in the colder months because there is lots to do during the summer to keep you occupied. It also has to be something reasonable, ie: you can't become a pilot all of a sudden. Thoughts?
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03-28-2012 01:48 PM #2Founder
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Start a small business.
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03-28-2012 01:57 PM #3Golf Padawan
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Massage therapist .... that feel good?
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03-28-2012 02:05 PM #4Hopelessly Addicted
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What kind of small business?
Massage therapist would require going back to school. I was thinking of something that could be learnt on the job.Born to Golf Forced to Work
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03-28-2012 02:11 PM #5Hall of Fame
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you have spare time?
I got a fever. And the only prescription is more golf equipment.
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03-28-2012 02:14 PM #6
Get Kids, you will never ask this question again!
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03-28-2012 02:16 PM #7Founder
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What kind of business totally depends on your skillset. My dad was a DJ on weekends. I started OttawaGolf while working full time as a photographer.
You want something that you enjoy doing so building it is fun, like a hobby. It's a good approach for a situation like you describe if you can come up with something. You just want something to do when you have time and small businesses take time to grow. You can work at an easy pace and if it grows devote more time to it.Life dinnae come wit gimmies so yuv got nae chance o' gitt'n any from me.
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03-28-2012 02:38 PM #8Hopelessly Addicted
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The kid is leaving, maybe
Originally Posted by Gropper
Get Kids, you will never ask this question again!, for college, herein lies the dilemma.
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03-28-2012 02:50 PM #9Hall of Fame
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i can only dream about that right now. Originally Posted by jsttaylor
The kid is leaving, maybe, for college, herein lies the dilemma.I got a fever. And the only prescription is more golf equipment.
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03-28-2012 03:07 PM #10Golf Padawan
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Not if you advertise your services on Craigslist.... Originally Posted by jsttaylor
I'll be your driver and wait outside.
Push the panic button if things get weird.You only get out of something what you put into it
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03-28-2012 03:10 PM #11Ouch. Pablo, so this is how you never work and have money for golf?!?!?! Originally Posted by nokids
Obviously you're not a golfer.
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03-28-2012 03:11 PM #12Mine just left for college last September, but I still have the 2 step sons at home. LOL Originally Posted by jeffc
Obviously you're not a golfer.
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03-28-2012 03:49 PM #13Must be Single
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I always thought I'd make a great bartender.
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03-28-2012 03:50 PM #14Hall of Fame
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no, that is why he has LOTS of money for golf. Originally Posted by Break68
I got a fever. And the only prescription is more golf equipment.
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03-28-2012 03:52 PM #15Hall of Fame
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seriously, I could see a part time job at golf town, just because i would find it interesting and have a sales background.
I got a fever. And the only prescription is more golf equipment.
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03-28-2012 03:52 PM #16Your my new favorite person on the board, so jealous! Originally Posted by jsttaylor
The kid is leaving, maybe, for college, herein lies the dilemma.
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03-28-2012 03:55 PM #17Singles Match Play Champ 2011
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I've often thought about a pt job at GT too but my club addiction might go too far.
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03-28-2012 03:56 PM #18I have thought of that as well but my weekends are insanely busy and I hardly have time to play 1 round on the wekend as it is. Originally Posted by John
Obviously you're not a golfer.
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03-28-2012 05:11 PM #19Golf Pig of the Year 09, 10, 11
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I've always had a part time job playing music since 1968 so for me its kind of normal. Practicing a few times a week and playing 2 and 3 times was demanding at times and its a good thing I have an understanding wife. Now that I am retired, I still gig as much as I can. Pays for the golf membership and my addiction to equipment.
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03-28-2012 05:55 PM #20Consistently present
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Well, depending on your skill sets and interests Home Depot are always looking for mature knowledgable associates. Always impressed when I go in there and deal with the mature guys and gals who appreciate what good service is and the value of a $. Thought I'd try it when I retired, but got a better offer elsewhere. Down side for me (former cubicle dweller) was the amount of time on my feet. Good luck.
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03-28-2012 08:23 PM #21Major Poster
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Golftown, Home Depot, Senators......
If you think it's hard to meet new people, try picking up the wrong golf ball.
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03-28-2012 08:29 PM #22
I've also thought about Golftown. That Jeff dude at Golf-O-Max has a pretty sweet gig as well. Working at Scotiabank Place may also be pretty neat. A honorable mention would be to do whatever the heck Nokids does.
My name is Paul. And I'm a golfaholic.
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03-28-2012 11:25 PM #23Monday Qualifier
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GolfTown or Henrys to benefit both addictions. Maybe Wallacks. I'd work somewhere that I enjoy, and would hate to have to choose to work somewhere because I have to.
We'll see what tomorrow's federal budget means for me.
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03-29-2012 01:26 AM #24Golf Padawan
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How about OttawaGolf moderator? they get paid big bucks right?
I'm moonlighting with the Feds Originally Posted by Paulio
A honorable mention would be to do whatever the heck Nokids does.You only get out of something what you put into it
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