I just finished a Tefl course, and my goal is to teach English abroad. I’m finally qualified to teach English abroad, but the trouble is that in order to move to another country, get set up in the EFL profession, and start a new life, you have to have $$$.
I need to save up some money in order to get to this goal. I’ve been substitute teaching, but it doesn’t pay enough for me to save a substantial amount of money. (Frankly I don’t think that they pay substitute teachers OR regular teachers fairly in my district.)
The only decent career I seem to be qualified for is EFL, and I can’t get established in it until I’ve saved some money. I sub every day but the pay is so crappy that there’s no way I can save money with subbing alone.
I must find a way to earn some additional income. I’ve applied for part-time jobs left and right but I haven’t had any luck at all. I see help wanted ads on Snagajob.com, these companies are hiring someone, but I can’t seem to find anything.
Other than a part-time job, what are some ways of earning some extra income? I’m very skeptical of anything online or work-at-home jobs because I realize that many of them are scams.
I speak perfect Spanish (my undergraduate degree is in Spanish) and I would like to tutor Spanish or translate online but I’m not sure how to get started.
I live in North Carolina, an area that’s been hit really hard by the recession. There never was any opportunity in North Carolina, and there’s no opportunity now. That’s one reason I wanna leave.
I really need some ideas, please. Thanks, if you can help me.
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It doesnt pay much but, Avon. You can get a good $200 extra a month.
I am sure there are companies or a small business around you looking for someone to man telephone lines. You have the best skills for that position.
It’s a tough question, and depends on what you’re willing to do. I mean, if you want to work at Wendy’s you probably could, but for something that is a little socially higher, it may be tough.
You could try going to your local workforce services to see if they can help you with anything.
One suggestion, whatever you do, don’t give your account information to someone for a job online. Anyone that offers you a job telling you all you have to do is open an account and they’ll send you money for data entry/payroll/cover your training, and all you need is to wire the money to a third party, is committing fraud and sending you stolen funds.
Good luck!!
You may want to look into being an interpreter for the Courts – the pay is supposed to be good, although I have no idea about the need in your area. For regular job hunting, avoid that snagajoke and try the State, Counties, Monster, Indeed for openings
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