Looking For My 2nd Job
By allen0187
@allen0187 (58444)
Philippines
May 17, 2023 5:02am CST
So title says it all.
I'm currently employted but I'm still looking for a 2nd job that I can do while staying at my first one. I'm specifically looking for a work from home (wfh) job, preferably non-voice and during my morning time here in Manila so I can still do my first job. I've seen some of my previous colleagues do it. They were lucky to get two jobs that exaclty fit what I'm looking for.
I submitted resumes last night and had two interviews earlier via Zoom. The first one didn't pan out. They only had temporary wfh jobs located in provinces. There is no guarantee how long it will be wfh. The second interivew had the same but I did manage to get information on the temporary wfh jobs - the accounts and the salary. Nothing interested me. The second though was promising because they are expecting to get permanent wfh job positions open in the next two weeks. My resuem will be in active file and once those positions are available, they will reach out. Although, I'm glad, I'm still not holding my breath and will continue looking for wfh jobs.
Anyone here had luck finding and getting a 2nd job?
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17 responses
@Jenaisle (14079)
• Philippines
17 May 23
Previously I freelanced for my second job on Upwork, I'm still a member but there are no job offers for the moment. I'm sad because now that I'm retired my freelance writing jobs are nowhere to be seen. You may want to try the site. You can do the tasks assigned during your free time, so you have a flexible time.
Here's the website: Good luck in finding the work that suits your skills. By the way, I've been successfully paid there so I can guarantee that it's a legitimate site where you can earn loads if you have the right skill. There are jobs for almost everyone.
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@yoalldudes (35040)
• Philippines
18 May 23
I'm impressed you had success in upwork. I do hope to get a part time job them related to accounting or bookkeeping. Why are there available jobs?
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@allen0187 (58444)
• Philippines
23 May 23
@Jenaisle thanks for the link. I'm familiar with the site and I've read reviews that it is no longer a good site to look for freelance work. There are a lot of scammers in the site already.
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@Jenaisle (14079)
• Philippines
23 May 23
@allen0187 I see. I have not come across anyone, though. I choose those with verified payments and those with good reviews
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@Greencindere (669)
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17 May 23
I do 3 jobs all wfh jobs and all of them project based no assigned hours just deadlines and I love it! but be patient it took me about 7 months of actively looking and applying before I settled into them. good luck! something will pop up for sure and it will be exactly what you need.
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@allen0187 (58444)
• Philippines
23 May 23
Good for you. I guess I have to be more patient looking for the nd job.
@yoalldudes (35040)
• Philippines
18 May 23
Oh wow this is something that can work for me, project based. Please do tell me more about it.
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@Greencindere (669)
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18 May 23
@yoalldudes depends on your field, I create curriculums and found all my jobs on a freelancing sites like Upwork and Freelancer. Just look for long term project based jobs in your field. Many freelancing sites have them.
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@sjvg1976 (41132)
• Delhi, India
31 May 23
No. I have a very tiring job. I am in a manufacturing company where I have to go in shifts that rotate every week. I have to closely monitor the daily output and I have to stay at least 9-10 hours a day so the possibility for me to take up a second job is nil. Although I still try my luck in stock market.
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@allen0187 (58444)
• Philippines
31 May 23
Good luck with the stock market my friend.
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@sjvg1976 (41132)
• Delhi, India
31 May 23
@allen0187 Thanks, I have done a little profit there last month.
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@allen0187 (58444)
• Philippines
31 May 23
Thanks Carol.
There are a lot of jobs but only a few ones offer a work from home set-up which I prefer.
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@allen0187 (58444)
• Philippines
31 May 23
@CarolDM true.
From my experience applying in jobs, recruiters are doing a bait and switch tactic. They would say in their job post that it is a work from home job. When it is time to sign the contract, they would say that is a hybrid one or a onsite job. This happened to me twice already.
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@CarolDM (203449)
• Nashville, Tennessee
31 May 23
@allen0187 Many employers are mandating employees come in the office and not work at home here. But some are still ablel to work from home.
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@astutimeliana723 (4536)
• Indonesia
17 May 23
I hope you get the job you want soon.
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@allen0187 (58444)
• Philippines
23 May 23
Thank you Amber. This is much appreciated.
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@celticeagle (160797)
• Boise, Idaho
17 May 23
I am retired. I used to work for a non-profit that makes cold calls for clothing and household items. I had that and one at a fast food and, a customer service job.
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@allen0187 (58444)
• Philippines
23 May 23
Sounds like two really hard jobs - cold calling and customer service.
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@celticeagle (160797)
• Boise, Idaho
24 May 23
@allen0187 ........Some days were harder than others.
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@allen0187 (58444)
• Philippines
24 May 23
@celticeagle I completely understand.
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@RebeccasFarm (87041)
• United States
1 Jun 23
I did not have luck did you Good luck to you
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@almostoveryou (4260)
• Philippines
30 May 23
If you happen to be skilled at writing, you might want to submit your CV to Willis Towers Watson. I heard they'll start hiring writers and editors starting July. Head office is in BGC but WFH is allowed. Hcareers and Indeed also have listings for WFH jobs where you are.
I don't remember having a second FT/PT job, but I did manage to have repeat clients for years as a freelance writer.
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@allen0187 (58444)
• Philippines
31 May 23
Thanks for the heads up. Will try those.
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@Butterfingers (66585)
• India
17 May 23
I will also like to find something like that but till now no success
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@allen0187 (58444)
• Philippines
31 May 23
Yes, there are a lot of WFH jobs but finding one and getting hired is hard.
@wittynet (4421)
• Philippines
16 Jan
Hello! I'm looking for 2nd job, work from home. Had interviews on Zoom. First one not good, temporary job far. Second promising, maybe permanent job in 2 weeks. Still looking. Anyone have luck with 2nd job?
@happylearner (1569)
• Indonesia
17 May 23
I don't really have 2nd job. I hope you get the 2nd job you want as soon as possible.
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