Synopses & Reviews
Here is a book for every curious, courageous, or desperate person whos willing to set convention aside to earn a living in the face of an ailing economy. From fashioning balloon animals to promoting liquor brands to picking berries in Australia, this easy-to-read, entertaining book takes a candid look at over a hundred jobs that dont require you to sit in an office eight hours a day, five days a week.
Review
"Abigail is a terrific writer, and this book will both entertain and enlighten. Best of all, it will help you realize that what you do all day really is up to you." Seth Godin
Synopsis
"I love this book."--Seth Godin, author of Purple Cow and 18 other international bestsellers Here is a book for every curious, courageous, or desperate, person who's willing to set convention aside to earn a living. From fashioning balloon animals to promoting liquor brands to picking berries in Australia, this easy-to-read, entertaining book takes a candid look at over a hundred jobs that don't require you to sit in an office eight hours a day, five days a week, including:
- Bike messenger
- Dog walker
- Personal shopper
- Virtual assistant
- Selling books online
- Mascot
- Face Painting
- Cater waiter
- Beekeeper
- English teacher abroad
- Soap maker
- And much more
For each job listed, there is a summary of what the position entails; potential pay and hours; start-up costs; qualifications necessary; and more. Interspersed throughout are insiders' accounts of odd job experiences sure to give you an honest and amusing picture of what you might encounter. Yes, this is fun reading, but it is more--a chance to change your life
Synopsis
"Abigail is a terrific writer, and this book will both entertain and enlighten. Best of all, it will help you realize that what you do all day really is up to you." -- Seth Godin
About the Author
Abigail R. Gehring is the editor of Back to Basics, Homesteading, and Self-Sufficiency, and author of Odd Jobs and Dangerous Jobs. She’s practiced living self-sufficiently since her childhood in Vermont, being home-schooled, home-canning jams and jellies, and enjoying natural crafts. She lives in New York City and Windham, Vermont.