quit full time for several part time jobs?

[paps]

My regular full time job is doing my head in and I'm on the verge of walking. I really don't want to sign on, so was thinking that several part time jobs might tide me over till I figure out what to do with myself.
Anyone tried this? Any pitfalls other than the obvious lack of security, poor pay, lack of benefits etc?

I need to bring in around £1500 pcm to meet financial commitments.

There seems to be a fair bit of part time stuff on Gum tree that I can turn my hand to.

Any thoughts?

[Hoofy]

It's quite popular now what with a lot of companies opting for part-time employees and contractors. I think it's called a portfolio career. It can give you more freedom to do jobs you prefer to do when it suits you and you could probably earn as much doing a similar job to your full time career. It even gives you the opportunity to run your own business.

Hm. Sounds like I'm about to link to "my" Herbalife or Amway sign up page.

[rog007]

It's a popular, well trodden path and can be quite rewarding socially and mentally if planned properly and done for good reason. Just walking out of a job with no strategy or preparation, hoping to just walk in to rewarding PT employment, may not be the best move however. Good luck!

[paps]

As daft as it sounds, this thread is part of my research and planning. Appreciate your thoughts on the subject though.

[paps]

I've got some ideas for startup businesses. But no time. Part time jobs may give me more opportunities I guess.

[Chrisw666]

If I was looking for a part time employee I'd be more inclined to appoint someone who can be flexible than someone with other employment commitments, families etc are something we all have to deal with but your staff being unable to help you out at short notice because they're committed to another employer would be an issue.

If you can find jobs that are all fixed hours then I think it would be a varied way to make a living.

[paps]

Thanks for your view. I hadn't considered that.

[Hoofy]

Indeed. Fixed pattern shift work would be best. It's easier for you to plan, too.

Now, if you have several business ideas that you want time to develop then perhaps do this in your spare time until you really cannot go any further whilst saving up enough money for, say, 6 months' without work, then make the leap. I'd suggest that if you just continue as you are, then you will still be there in 10 years' time with, perhaps, children and unable to commit to such a leap, and will be kicking yourself.

[paps]

So any ideas for some part time jobs that you'd recommend. Or those to avoid (commission based sales, step forward!)

[Hoofy]

paps said:

So any ideas for some part time jobs that you'd recommend. Or those to avoid (commission based sales, step forward!)

I'd suggest doing jobs that have a fixed shift so you can slot various jobs in. Also, go for jobs that won't mean you'll be taking work home or staying later than you planned. Of course, if you're setting up your own business, you can offer a bit more flexibility to the employer of the part-time job.

[sparks_E39]

I was looking into doing this. As long as I bring home £1000-1100 a month I'll be fine. I'm joining the Navy so in the interim just need "a job". I should think it would be easy enough to earn that amount.

[icetea]

paps said:

My regular full time job is doing my head in and I'm on the verge of walking. I really don't want to sign on,

Signing on won't be an option if you deliberately make yourself unemployed.

[marsred]

icetea said:

paps said:

My regular full time job is doing my head in and I'm on the verge of walking. I really don't want to sign on,

Signing on won't be an option if you deliberately make yourself unemployed.

Deliberately making yourself unemployable though, that's different