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FirstLight

(14,079 posts)
Wed Apr 28, 2021, 04:47 PM Apr 2021

I gotta find *something* ...!

Last edited Wed Apr 28, 2021, 11:51 PM - Edit history (1)

I can do most every type of virtual asst, desktop publishing gig. I have years of experience in journalism, webdesign and logo/marketing...

Been out of the loop for a few years - worked in education and ran programs at Boys & girls Club. But the physicality of the jobs were too much and I went on disability in fall 2018...havent really recovered.

I just need to find something online to keep afloat!

I'm 51, and because I dont do code or the serious techy stuff, and I dont have a BA, so qualifying on paper is hard. How do I get gigs?

Im looking at the pinned post of links here in this group. Any other ideas would be great. I gotta turn this around!

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I gotta find *something* ...! (Original Post) FirstLight Apr 2021 OP
Worth looking here maybe soothsayer Apr 2021 #1
Probably of little help, but the best I can do: -misanthroptimist Apr 2021 #2
I'm thinking of posting my portfolio in the local FB group FirstLight Apr 2021 #4
look at Government jobs... markie Apr 2021 #3
Look for contract jobs Bayard Apr 2021 #5
really? why? FirstLight Apr 2021 #6
Spell check, dear Bayard Apr 2021 #8
lol...fixed :) FirstLight Apr 2021 #9
If you have a current drivers license and pass a background check kacekwl Apr 2021 #7
I have a friend who teaches Chinese citizens English on line. littlemissmartypants Apr 2021 #10
I've a background in french FirstLight Apr 2021 #11
TaskRabbit.com and FreeUp.com bucolic_frolic May 2021 #12
thanks! FirstLight May 2021 #13
make that freeup.net bucolic_frolic May 2021 #14
I did the tasker thing, but they need $25 to run a background check FirstLight May 2021 #15

-misanthroptimist

(1,193 posts)
2. Probably of little help, but the best I can do:
Wed Apr 28, 2021, 05:04 PM
Apr 2021

Over my life I've found that contacts are far more important than qualifications. I've gotten jobs I wasn't remotely qualified for on paper. I just knew people -and sometimes they knew people who could get me a job.

Somebody you know can steer you towards a job in all probability.

Bayard

(24,145 posts)
5. Look for contract jobs
Wed Apr 28, 2021, 06:23 PM
Apr 2021

They are usually just looking for experience, not a degree.

BTW--I'd rethink putting journalusm on my resume.

FirstLight

(14,079 posts)
6. really? why?
Wed Apr 28, 2021, 06:24 PM
Apr 2021

It was the best experience of my life and I learned SO much from interviews and even doing Obits...

Im proud to have worked in a "real" newsroom, before the internet crashed the industry

kacekwl

(7,504 posts)
7. If you have a current drivers license and pass a background check
Wed Apr 28, 2021, 07:36 PM
Apr 2021

you could drive as school bus. Always looking for drivers and most pay 20.00 per hour + . That's what I did 11 years ago when I ran out of options.

littlemissmartypants

(25,483 posts)
10. I have a friend who teaches Chinese citizens English on line.
Thu Apr 29, 2021, 12:21 AM
Apr 2021

She's a former high school teacher and she loves it. She does individual lessons and says it's tricky scheduling because of the time difference but the pay makes up for that. I have no idea how to hook you up and she's moved to Maine and I haven't talked to her in months but a Web search might be a place to start. If I can get in touch with her I'll see what I can find out. ❤

FirstLight

(14,079 posts)
15. I did the tasker thing, but they need $25 to run a background check
Sat May 8, 2021, 07:41 PM
May 2021

I cant do that right now... But I also signed up for the other one

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