Delivering newspapers was a job some of your parents might have had. But newspapers have died a slow death with the introduction of the Internet so the paper route as a job is no more.
But that doesn't mean you can't still find something in your neighborhood that will pay money. If you can't find a job anywhere else (meaning one that comes with a real paycheck), your best option is to get creative and knock on doors selling your services. Offer to do things like window washing, house cleaning, mowing, baby sitting, pet sitting, car washing, yard work, snow shoveling, and anything else you might be able to think of.
Many houses today have families where BOTH parents work. That means there is less time for them to do all the types of chores that still need to be done. Chances are that if you charge reasonable rates and do a good job, you WILL be able to make some money. You will have to be persistent and even if you get turned down at a house, be gracious. Explain that even though the person might not have anything for you to do at this time, you will be available in the future if you are needed.
When you do get hired to do something, make sure you do the absolute best job you can because neighbors talk and will recommend you to others. It cuts both ways though and if your work isn't up to par, news will spread not to hire you too. Your top of the line work speaks volumes and can be your calling card. Believe me, people in neighborhoods are nosy and if you do a good job at a good price, people will find out. And that will mean more work for you!
But that doesn't mean you can't still find something in your neighborhood that will pay money. If you can't find a job anywhere else (meaning one that comes with a real paycheck), your best option is to get creative and knock on doors selling your services. Offer to do things like window washing, house cleaning, mowing, baby sitting, pet sitting, car washing, yard work, snow shoveling, and anything else you might be able to think of.
Many houses today have families where BOTH parents work. That means there is less time for them to do all the types of chores that still need to be done. Chances are that if you charge reasonable rates and do a good job, you WILL be able to make some money. You will have to be persistent and even if you get turned down at a house, be gracious. Explain that even though the person might not have anything for you to do at this time, you will be available in the future if you are needed.
When you do get hired to do something, make sure you do the absolute best job you can because neighbors talk and will recommend you to others. It cuts both ways though and if your work isn't up to par, news will spread not to hire you too. Your top of the line work speaks volumes and can be your calling card. Believe me, people in neighborhoods are nosy and if you do a good job at a good price, people will find out. And that will mean more work for you!
