Extra income for undergraduates?

[red120]

Are there any decent part time jobs that make use of an undergraduate degree?

I've a BBA, but don't have enough time to work a full time job, as I'm in the fledgling stages of launching a business right now. Still need a few extra bucks to offset business loans.

All the part time work I can find, the best seems to be bank tellers... what else is out there?

[jiro]

call centre, retail or your own side job/business

[red120]

Yeah.. doesn't seem to make a lot of sense to start another business to finance the interest/downtime on my existing startup though :P

Most retail I've seen pays minimum wage too :\

[coolspot]

Most retail I've seen pays minimum wage too :\

You're still in school - what do you expect?

Work at a financial instution call center - you should be able to make ~12 - 15.00 per hour. Also, night/weekend shifts are readily available :)

[red120]

You're still in school - what do you expect?

Work at a financial instution call center - you should be able to make ~12 - 15.00 per hour. Also, night/weekend shifts are readily available :)
No, graduated already... that's why I said I wanna make use of the degree.

[coolspot]

No, graduated already... that's why I said I wanna make use of the degree.

Any experience? You gotta pay your dues and work from the bottom up.

Although some people are quoting 40 - 50K+ starting salaries, many have had coop, which equates to ~2 years of experience.

If you're a fresh grad with no experience expect about 32 - 35K... or less!

Also, don't scoff at call centre jobs - once you're permanent staff at a bank call centre, you're position is relatively secure. Also, it opens up the possibilities of internal transfers, etc.

So pay your dues, in 2 years or so, you'll be making a lot more money :)

[red120]

Mmm.. the usual repertoire of fresh-grad's experience, I guess, a bit of retail, a bit of customer support stuff, a bit of administration stuff.

I actually had some pretty decent offers a few months ago, but that was for full-time work, so 40k isn't a problem. But if I want to work part-time, most of those office jobs aren't available at all, hence the problem I'm in right now. Most of the jobs that are willing to take people on part time are not too hot.

[coolspot]

I actually had some pretty decent offers a few months ago, but that was for full-time work, so 40k isn't a problem. But if I want to work part-time, most of those office jobs aren't available at all, hence the problem I'm in right now. Most of the jobs that are willing to take people on part time are not too hot.

So you want 40K, but only want to work part time hours? I think it's time to get realistic :cheesygri


You could become a teacher ... then you'll have 2 months a year to do whatever you like!

[red120]

Naw, it's obvious I can't get 40k, or 40k prorated. Looking for a compromise between 40k and $8/hr though :D

Need something that I can do with my current education, no more training, and that I can apply immediately. In the long term I'll be doing my business full-time anyways. I just might end up doing some bank call centre job for a while.

[coolspot]

Naw, it's obvious I can't get 40k, or 40k prorated. Looking for a compromise between 40k and $8/hr though :D

Need something that I can do with my current education, no more training, and that I can apply immediately. In the long term I'll be doing my business full-time anyways. I just might end up doing some bank call centre job for a while.

I think the call center is your best option. Financial institutions pay ~15 per hour, good benefits, flexible work hours (i.e. night/weekends), and stable once you're hired as full time staff.

Should your business not work out - you can move into a position a more lucrative position at a bank :D

[red120]

Sounds good, thanks for your advice.