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make money from home?
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anybody have some ways to make a couple bucks a month at home? ive been looking into survey sites but i get mixed reviews about them. i was also considering reselling shit from craigslist/ebay but i have yet to try my hand at it.

currently i use this site MindSumo, you get paid for doing challenges like coming up with a new name for a company or a slogan. some of them pay pretty nicely but i guess you have to be a bit creative. (if you wanna sign up with MindSumo, use an email ending with .edu to get extra points, plus add promo code 5ONME for an extra $5 when you start).

theres also the option of selling crafts on etsy, but i really doubt anyone would want to buy things i make.

anybody have some ways to make a couple bucks a month at home? ive been looking into survey sites but i get mixed reviews about them. i was also considering reselling shit from craigslist/ebay but i have yet to try my hand at it.

currently i use this site MindSumo, you get paid for doing challenges like coming up with a new name for a company or a slogan. some of them pay pretty nicely but i guess you have to be a bit creative. (if you wanna sign up with MindSumo, use an email ending with .edu to get extra points, plus add promo code 5ONME for an extra $5 when you start).

theres also the option of selling crafts on etsy, but i really doubt anyone would want to buy things i make.
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Betting, poker, etc.

Betting, poker, etc.
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do you actually wanna know or are you just referring us all to MindSumo™ with your code

do you actually wanna know or are you just referring us all to MindSumo™ with your code
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what kinds of craft do u make

what kinds of craft do u make
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Snowdreamdo you actually wanna know or are you just referring us all to MindSumo™ with your code

im open to all suggestions! i could really use anything for some income while im between the end of the semester and finding a job.

wwhat kinds of craft do u make

mostly ink drawings, but im looking to get into woodworking this summer. i cant say im any good at it yet.

[quote=Snowdream]do you actually wanna know or are you just referring us all to MindSumo™ with your code[/quote]
im open to all suggestions! i could really use anything for some income while im between the end of the semester and finding a job.

[quote=w]what kinds of craft do u make[/quote]
mostly ink drawings, but im looking to get into woodworking this summer. i cant say im any good at it yet.
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Ond_kajaBetting, poker, etc.

if i had money to begin with, i might consider it. still, i think i would lose more in the long run. not my thing.

[quote=Ond_kaja]Betting, poker, etc.[/quote]
if i had money to begin with, i might consider it. still, i think i would lose more in the long run. not my thing.
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if there's a place near you, you can try to find a center to go donate plasma at, it usually takes roughly ~2hours, and they will most likely pay you in the 40-60 dollar range

if there's a place near you, you can try to find a center to go donate plasma at, it usually takes roughly ~2hours, and they will most likely pay you in the 40-60 dollar range
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Unless you can make website design on Freelancer or whatever, there really isn't a good way to make money at home.

Unless you can make website design on Freelancer or whatever, there really isn't a good way to make money at home.
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arent u the same guy who was trying to find a job with the resume help

plz dont give up. i believe in u

arent u the same guy who was trying to find a job with the resume help

plz dont give up. i believe in u
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If you can program well, bidding for freelance jobs can bring in a bit of cash, writing is the same way but much more competitive.

If you can program well, bidding for freelance jobs can bring in a bit of cash, writing is the same way but much more competitive.
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There's a lot of careers you can end up in that let you work from home (or eventually do). Most require you to actually go out and network though and then work your way up.

I write for a large radio broadcasting org from home, but that took a while to get.

There's a lot of careers you can end up in that let you work from home (or eventually do). Most require you to actually go out and network though and then work your way up.

I write for a large radio broadcasting org from home, but that took a while to get.
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stock market can be good if you already have some money and you're willing to take a risk

stock market can be good if you already have some money and you're willing to take a risk
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warent u the same guy who was trying to find a job with the resume help

plz dont give up. i believe in u

ya, its in the works lol. just need something to do during the inbetween period while im applying to places.

[quote=w]arent u the same guy who was trying to find a job with the resume help

plz dont give up. i believe in u[/quote]
ya, its in the works lol. just need something to do during the inbetween period while im applying to places.
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just to specify i dont mean that i want to work from home, i mean im looking for ways to make money at home while im looking for a job.

also, regarding freelance programming; would i be able to make any money as a self taught programmer or would i need an actual college education? if i were to teach myself, what is the best language to start out with?

just to specify i dont mean that i want to work from home, i mean im looking for ways to make money at home while im looking for a job.

also, regarding freelance programming; would i be able to make any money as a self taught programmer or would i need an actual college education? if i were to teach myself, what is the best language to start out with?
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have you looked into stackoverflow careers?

have you looked into stackoverflow careers?
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When I took a UI course last year, we focused a bit on human computation, particularly looking at Amazon Mechanical Turk. You get paid to do simple labour tasks like "Compare two results of a product search side by side and judge which one is better" and "Type the text carefully" aka extract the text from an image. Basically you're doing simple labour tasks that companies crowdsource out. It doesn't pay that much (article says around $1 to $2 an hour), but I can't imagine it being worse than filling out surveys.

When I took a UI course last year, we focused a bit on human computation, particularly looking at Amazon Mechanical Turk. You get paid to do simple labour tasks like "Compare two results of a product search side by side and judge which one is better" and "Type the text carefully" aka extract the text from an image. Basically you're doing simple labour tasks that companies crowdsource out. It doesn't pay that much (article says around $1 to $2 an hour), but I can't imagine it being worse than filling out surveys.
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become a professional gambler on csgolounge or csgojackpot :B

become a professional gambler on csgolounge or csgojackpot :B
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ILLEGALELEPHANTGUNjust to specify i dont mean that i want to work from home, i mean im looking for ways to make money at home while im looking for a job.

also, regarding freelance programming; would i be able to make any money as a self taught programmer or would i need an actual college education? if i were to teach myself, what is the best language to start out with?

There are a lot of self taught developers that freelance, including me. The rates typically depend on your experience and skill set.

[quote=ILLEGALELEPHANTGUN]just to specify i dont mean that i want to work from home, i mean im looking for ways to make money at home while im looking for a job.

also, regarding freelance programming; would i be able to make any money as a self taught programmer or would i need an actual college education? if i were to teach myself, what is the best language to start out with?[/quote]

There are a lot of self taught developers that freelance, including me. The rates typically depend on your experience and skill set.
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Start an esports league and then mine bitcoins with it.

Start an esports league and then mine bitcoins with it.
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u can do online captioning where they pay u per minute of video captioned
https://www.rev.com/freelancers/captions

u can do online captioning where they pay u per minute of video captioned
https://www.rev.com/freelancers/captions
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Khakiif there's a place near you, you can try to find a center to go donate plasma at, it usually takes roughly ~2hours, and they will most likely pay you in the 40-60 dollar range

do you know if these places accept anyone, or there is some kind of registration process? i looked into donating sperm, but that shit is so hard to actually get paid for- they dont take just anybody, and you dont get paid until your contract ends.

tetrominoStart an esports league and then mine bitcoins with it.

doesnt sound like a bad idea but its probably a huge investment of time and money that i dont have right now.

[quote=Khaki]if there's a place near you, you can try to find a center to go donate plasma at, it usually takes roughly ~2hours, and they will most likely pay you in the 40-60 dollar range[/quote]
do you know if these places accept anyone, or there is some kind of registration process? i looked into donating sperm, but that shit is so hard to actually get paid for- they dont take just anybody, and you dont get paid until your contract ends.

[quote=tetromino]Start an esports league and then mine bitcoins with it.[/quote]
doesnt sound like a bad idea but its probably a huge investment of time and money that i dont have right now.
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phobiabecome a professional gambler on csgolounge or csgojackpot :B

Become a gambler on saloon.tf

[quote=phobia]become a professional gambler on csgolounge or csgojackpot :B[/quote]
Become a gambler on saloon.tf
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i asked for money on my tumblr once and got like $20, maybe that could work for you

i asked for money on my tumblr once and got like $20, maybe that could work for you
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Actual question: Is there any reason why you specifically want to make money from home rather than get some entry-level job? Nearly anything you could do would pay worse per hour than flipping burgers or stacking boxes somewhere.

EDIT: I'm dumb, you already said you're looking for a job. Don't give up on it!

Actual question: Is there any reason why you specifically want to make money from home rather than get some entry-level job? Nearly anything you could do would pay worse per hour than flipping burgers or stacking boxes somewhere.

EDIT: I'm dumb, you already said you're looking for a job. Don't give up on it!
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ILLEGALELEPHANTGUNwarent u the same guy who was trying to find a job with the resume help

plz dont give up. i believe in u
ya, its in the works lol. just need something to do during the inbetween period while im applying to places.

I might have misunderstood but do you need help with your resume? You can add me. :)

[quote=ILLEGALELEPHANTGUN][quote=w]arent u the same guy who was trying to find a job with the resume help

plz dont give up. i believe in u[/quote]
ya, its in the works lol. just need something to do during the inbetween period while im applying to places.[/quote]
I might have misunderstood but do you need help with your resume? You can add me. :)
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ObiILLEGALELEPHANTGUNwarent u the same guy who was trying to find a job with the resume help

plz dont give up. i believe in u
ya, its in the works lol. just need something to do during the inbetween period while im applying to places.
I might have misunderstood but do you need help with your resume? You can add me. :)

ah ive got it under wraps now thanks to many kind folks from here at tf.tv, but thanks for the offer! im in the process of sending it around now and waiting for my chance at some interviews.

[quote=Obi][quote=ILLEGALELEPHANTGUN][quote=w]arent u the same guy who was trying to find a job with the resume help

plz dont give up. i believe in u[/quote]
ya, its in the works lol. just need something to do during the inbetween period while im applying to places.[/quote]
I might have misunderstood but do you need help with your resume? You can add me. :)[/quote]
ah ive got it under wraps now thanks to many kind folks from here at tf.tv, but thanks for the offer! im in the process of sending it around now and waiting for my chance at some interviews.
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sell runescape accounts/ RWT

sell runescape accounts/ RWT
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Bob_Marleystock market can be good if you already have some money and you're willing to take a risk

This is the worst advice on the thread.

[quote=Bob_Marley]stock market can be good if you already have some money and you're willing to take a risk[/quote]
This is the worst advice on the thread.
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Want to suggest you not count anything out, or consider yourself "above" any job. Good advice not just for you, but for all the students who will be looking for summer work.

I work in my field of study now and it's great and I love it. But before this, I worked at KFC making chicken, retail several times as cashier, call centers, I did cleaning in a hotel, just whatever shit I could get. I know the tendency is to say "I won't like this job" but hey - when the paychecks start coming, it won't bother you much.

Want to suggest you not count anything out, or consider yourself "above" any job. Good advice not just for you, but for all the students who will be looking for summer work.

I work in my field of study now and it's great and I love it. But before this, I worked at KFC making chicken, retail several times as cashier, call centers, I did cleaning in a hotel, just whatever shit I could get. I know the tendency is to say "I won't like this job" but hey - when the paychecks start coming, it won't bother you much.
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