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AirbladeOrange
Profile Blog Joined June 2010
United States2573 Posts
March 01 2011 01:50 GMT
#1
If anyone has a good idea how I can creatively make money please let me know. It's okay if you don't want to read anything that is not in bold and just throw decent ideas at me.

Recently it has become apparent that I need to make some money. I am a part time grad student who commutes one or two days a week spending around three hours a week just getting to and from school. I have loans to take care of my school costs, but I seem to be spending so much money that I won't be able to afford soon on my car. Car insurance and gas consumes roughly 85% of my total spending money.

It's tough for me to follow routines and schedules and prefer to work on my own time. I do all of my school work in short increments because it's difficult for me to focus for too long on one task. This is troublesome because if I got some sort of regular job they would need to know when I was available and probably try to give me regular hours. Not only do I dislike jobs like this but it would force me to get my school work done in a lot less time. If I have to I will absolutely suck it up and do what I can to get paid, but I would prefer to try a more creative way to make some money.

I have thought about writing articles for websites but I don't have much writing experience or really know what people want to read about. ehow.com is an option for writing how to articles. There are also some websites that pay to write music and movie reviews. I might check that out.

I have also thought about trying to get a popular stream going. I think if you can get a lot of viewers and play advertisements, places like justin tv pay you. It's a long shot because I don't think I'm good enough for people to actually want to watch me play so I would have to do something that people like to see.

I do give Starcraft 2 lessons but I will never charge for them. If you want some PvX lessons just PM me. I do them Thursdays and Fridays at 7:00pm EST.

Somehow selling pictures is another idea. Stock photography websites pay a little bit every time someone downloads a picture you posted. The key to this is taking pictures that will pop up under popular keywords. I'm not a great photographer, but I have a decent camera that could get the job done if need be.

I'm also considering getting my digital piano, cello, and guitar to provide some entertainment at busy places and have a donations hat. I could bring some buddies in on this because I can only play one of these instruments in a mediocre manner at a time. But brining buddies means any profit must be split. Also I believe this is illegal without a permit so that might be a little risky.

Along the musical lines, giving low-level cello lessons was another idea I had. I have a place outside of my home that could be used free of charge as long as I worked around their schedule. The biggest issue here I believe is advertising. If I were to give children lessons, I need to infiltrate the schools to advertise. If it were adults, they would need to spend a good amount of money just renting or buying an instrument. I would prefer to teach adults because they are more likely to actually want to be there to learn but it would be tough to convince them to spend the money renting or buying a cello. It would also just be tough to get the word out to those who might be interested.

I know a shitload about distance running. I'm not exactly sure how I could turn that skill into cash, but it would be awesome if it could work. I can't coach kids through schools because my classes are in the evening and that would interfere time wise. I could try getting a local gym to start a running program that I could head up once the weather here in NY breaks.

Things I will not do are are gambling (poker and the stock market or related investments count) or stealing. Anything else I might consider. If anyone has any constructive ideas I would greatly appreciate it. Thanks in advance if you suggest anything.

Pawsom
Profile Blog Joined February 2009
United States928 Posts
March 01 2011 01:52 GMT
#2
If it was that easy, everyone would be doing it. Get a job, whether it be a real job or something like mowing neighbor's lawns/shoveling snow in winter.
mucker
Profile Blog Joined May 2009
United States1120 Posts
March 01 2011 02:00 GMT
#3
Any chance of tutoring college or highschool kids in whatever you're in gradschool for? That is what pretty much all the grad students I knew did that didn't have research jobs or teaching assistant positions.
It's supposed to be automatic but actually you have to press this button.
Roe
Profile Blog Joined June 2010
Canada6002 Posts
March 01 2011 02:13 GMT
#4
get into porn maybe. depends on how big you are i guess. write for some local newspaper.
write some songs on youtube, become a big hit, get a partnership or w/e it is.
reading the post, you seem to have a lot of ideas. just go with something! don't let time go to waste!
nemY
Profile Blog Joined July 2006
United States3119 Posts
March 01 2011 02:22 GMT
#5
You could sell your instruments? lol I'm not sure you have a whole lot of options. I would probably just get a job waiting tables during the nights you aren't going to grad school. Tips = gas money and the regular salary can probably cover at least most of your car insurance. Besides that the scheduling should give you a lot of flexibility in regards to hours. It sounds like you have a TON of downtime, depending on what you're going to graduate school for.
FuDDx *
Profile Blog Joined October 2002
United States5008 Posts
March 01 2011 02:28 GMT
#6
Watch twisted a balloon edocumentry see if maybe balloons would fit the bill.I avreage about 25 clams an hour on tips when table hopping at resturants and more when at birthday partys etc.. typing from phone excuse my typing.
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Balloon-Man-FuDD/237447769616965?ref=hl
Caller
Profile Blog Joined September 2007
Poland8075 Posts
March 01 2011 02:37 GMT
#7
use a photo copier machine and some really good quality paper and ink
Watch me fail at Paradox: http://www.teamliquid.net/forum/viewmessage.php?topic_id=397564
GHOSTCLAW
Profile Blog Joined February 2008
United States17042 Posts
March 01 2011 02:40 GMT
#8
On March 01 2011 11:28 FuDDx wrote:
Watch twisted a balloon edocumentry see if maybe balloons would fit the bill.I avreage about 25 clams an hour on tips when table hopping at resturants and more when at birthday partys etc.. typing from phone excuse my typing.


plus, you'll be some of the way to being an awesome baller like fuddx
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The_LiNk
Profile Blog Joined July 2010
Canada863 Posts
March 01 2011 02:42 GMT
#9
1. Learn Korean
2. Go to Korea
3. Audition
4. Idol Status
4.???
5.Profit!

User was warned for this post
IamBach
Profile Blog Joined August 2010
United States1059 Posts
March 01 2011 02:56 GMT
#10
Sell your sperm. Actually I have read you can make like 200 a week doing that if you are a fairly fertile young man.
Just listen http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=__lCZeePG48
airtown
Profile Blog Joined May 2009
United States410 Posts
March 01 2011 02:58 GMT
#11
-Start Truthaboutsanta.com (w bright colors and all for the kids) Go off of ad revenue.

-Ninja insurance

+ Show Spoiler +
Or...

-Youtube channel if you're creative.

-Tutoring sounds good. Not sure how to get something like that started without prior connections, but I'm sure a bit of internet browsing would help you figure that out.
http://www.gwu.edu/~nsarchiv/news/20010430/northwoods.pdf
Karliath
Profile Blog Joined April 2010
United States2214 Posts
March 01 2011 03:38 GMT
#12
Sell your blood plasma.
http://www.ehow.com/how_110908_sell-plasma.html

Or you could try this.
http://www.iwillteachyoutoberich.com/blog/announcing-the-earn-your-first-1000-on-the-side-course/

It may look shady, but my friend is in it and he likes it.
Joementum
Profile Blog Joined October 2010
787 Posts
March 01 2011 04:13 GMT
#13
On March 01 2011 12:38 Karliath wrote:
Sell your blood plasma.
http://www.ehow.com/how_110908_sell-plasma.html

Or you could try this.
http://www.iwillteachyoutoberich.com/blog/announcing-the-earn-your-first-1000-on-the-side-course/

It may look shady, but my friend is in it and he likes it.


I Will teach you to be rich is actually a very respectable blog, so it probably is an actual program that won't rip you off.
A marine walks into a bar and asks, "Wheres the counter?"
3FFA
Profile Blog Joined February 2010
United States3931 Posts
Last Edited: 2011-03-01 04:17:32
March 01 2011 04:16 GMT
#14
Why did you make two.....

edit: I mean thats a total waste of forum space and my post there
"As long as it comes from a pure place and from a honest place, you know, you can write whatever you want."
shifty
Profile Joined July 2010
United States280 Posts
March 01 2011 04:29 GMT
#15
Well if you're a girl you could go do porn.
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sob3k
Profile Blog Joined August 2009
United States7572 Posts
March 01 2011 04:33 GMT
#16
Grow marijuana. I'm serious, as long as you don't live in an apt its a great way to make money.

Just do your research first, don't be an idiot, and don't deal with idiots.
In Hungry Hungry Hippos there are no such constraints—one can constantly attempt to collect marbles with one’s hippo, limited only by one’s hippo-levering capabilities.
CaucasianAsian
Profile Blog Joined September 2005
Korea (South)11576 Posts
March 01 2011 05:09 GMT
#17
This is slightly illegal, and you might get in a lot of trouble if you're caught. But if you partake in these precautions you might be a-ok.

Things you will need: 1 friend who is willing to wait by his phone for a day. A pair of handcuffs, a few dollars, a briefcase, and a security guard uniform, and a printer, an ability to think on your feet, a clipboard, and carbon paper.

On any given Friday or Saturday go to Kinkos or your favorite printing store, and print out a bunch of business cards with a fake name, a fake security company's name, your friend's phone number, and a nice little slogan just for the hell of it.

Then put on your security guard uniform, and handcuff your left arm to your briefcase. Then go to your local bank around 1 - 4 am, and put a sign on the "Late Night Deposit Box" saying "Sorry for the inconvenience, but due to remodeling to insure you have the best banking experience, we will be out of service for the night."

Then stand near the late night security deposit box and wait for the scrawny man with body guards from the local night clubs/strip joints to come make their weeknight deposits. Be sure to sound annoyed as you can't believe you're working this late etc... and tell them you're there to take deposits for the night. When they give you their money, put it in the handcuffed briefcase, write them out a receipt and sign it with your fake name on your business card.

When the cops come around, talk naturally. Don't be scared or annoyed, be friendly and annoyed. Give them your card (this is where your friend comes in) to call headquarters (your friend's phone number). When they call your friend, have him tell the nice police officers that they make sure you're not sleeping on the job, and that you're fired if you are. They will then believe everything is A-OK and go on with their day to their local Krispy Kreme or Dunkin Donuts restaurant.

After around 4 am, take the sign off of the late night deposit box and go back to your car and enjoy all of the cash you just made. You can throw away all of the checks for those who give you them, as you can't cash them.
Calendar@ Fish Server: `iOps]..Stark
Karliath
Profile Blog Joined April 2010
United States2214 Posts
March 01 2011 05:11 GMT
#18
On March 01 2011 14:09 CaucasianAsian wrote:
This is slightly illegal, and you might get in a lot of trouble if you're caught. But if you partake in these precautions you might be a-ok.

Things you will need: 1 friend who is willing to wait by his phone for a day. A pair of handcuffs, a few dollars, a briefcase, and a security guard uniform, and a printer, an ability to think on your feet, a clipboard, and carbon paper.

On any given Friday or Saturday go to Kinkos or your favorite printing store, and print out a bunch of business cards with a fake name, a fake security company's name, your friend's phone number, and a nice little slogan just for the hell of it.

Then put on your security guard uniform, and handcuff your left arm to your briefcase. Then go to your local bank around 1 - 4 am, and put a sign on the "Late Night Deposit Box" saying "Sorry for the inconvenience, but due to remodeling to insure you have the best banking experience, we will be out of service for the night."

Then stand near the late night security deposit box and wait for the scrawny man with body guards from the local night clubs/strip joints to come make their weeknight deposits. Be sure to sound annoyed as you can't believe you're working this late etc... and tell them you're there to take deposits for the night. When they give you their money, put it in the handcuffed briefcase, write them out a receipt and sign it with your fake name on your business card.

When the cops come around, talk naturally. Don't be scared or annoyed, be friendly and annoyed. Give them your card (this is where your friend comes in) to call headquarters (your friend's phone number). When they call your friend, have him tell the nice police officers that they make sure you're not sleeping on the job, and that you're fired if you are. They will then believe everything is A-OK and go on with their day to their local Krispy Kreme or Dunkin Donuts restaurant.

After around 4 am, take the sign off of the late night deposit box and go back to your car and enjoy all of the cash you just made. You can throw away all of the checks for those who give you them, as you can't cash them.


lol I didn't know we were including illegal ventures! I have a lot of 'plans' then haha.
sob3k
Profile Blog Joined August 2009
United States7572 Posts
March 01 2011 05:13 GMT
#19
On March 01 2011 14:09 CaucasianAsian wrote:
This is slightly illegal, and you might get in a lot of trouble if you're caught. But if you partake in these precautions you might be a-ok.

Things you will need: 1 friend who is willing to wait by his phone for a day. A pair of handcuffs, a few dollars, a briefcase, and a security guard uniform, and a printer, an ability to think on your feet, a clipboard, and carbon paper.

On any given Friday or Saturday go to Kinkos or your favorite printing store, and print out a bunch of business cards with a fake name, a fake security company's name, your friend's phone number, and a nice little slogan just for the hell of it.

Then put on your security guard uniform, and handcuff your left arm to your briefcase. Then go to your local bank around 1 - 4 am, and put a sign on the "Late Night Deposit Box" saying "Sorry for the inconvenience, but due to remodeling to insure you have the best banking experience, we will be out of service for the night."

Then stand near the late night security deposit box and wait for the scrawny man with body guards from the local night clubs/strip joints to come make their weeknight deposits. Be sure to sound annoyed as you can't believe you're working this late etc... and tell them you're there to take deposits for the night. When they give you their money, put it in the handcuffed briefcase, write them out a receipt and sign it with your fake name on your business card.

When the cops come around, talk naturally. Don't be scared or annoyed, be friendly and annoyed. Give them your card (this is where your friend comes in) to call headquarters (your friend's phone number). When they call your friend, have him tell the nice police officers that they make sure you're not sleeping on the job, and that you're fired if you are. They will then believe everything is A-OK and go on with their day to their local Krispy Kreme or Dunkin Donuts restaurant.

After around 4 am, take the sign off of the late night deposit box and go back to your car and enjoy all of the cash you just made. You can throw away all of the checks for those who give you them, as you can't cash them.

that is an absolutely terrible idea
In Hungry Hungry Hippos there are no such constraints—one can constantly attempt to collect marbles with one’s hippo, limited only by one’s hippo-levering capabilities.
Hakker
Profile Blog Joined May 2010
United States1360 Posts
Last Edited: 2011-03-01 05:28:04
March 01 2011 05:16 GMT
#20
Learn how to play online poker and become a millionaire like elky/rekrul etc.

Might take a while

www.liquidpoker.net
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