I wish making money were more fun.

Yeah. If only it were easier. Hmmm. If you like games maybe you could apply to be a game tester for game development studios. There are a lot of them out there on the web.

Dont we all? Off a site like this I wouldn't expect much cash (and I dont), I just need some extra money in my pocket as I have been out of work for a while and have also been having trouble getting a job (after MANY applications, I am borderline desperate). There are jobs such as the one you mentioned though. I have a friend who was once involved in testing video game demos, but he was not really paid in cash, only in the opportunity to play the games before anyone else. That is somewhat rewarding, but not what I am interested in right now.

There are such jobs but I am sure they all require a degree of some sort. And I'm sure you would have to work in an office away from home, wearing a nice business suit. I love to take pictures and hope to begin making big money from that some day. I actually sell images online at fotolia now but only have a small portfolio built up and it takes a substantial one to make consistent income.

of course it would be. That's why they have all these talks about doing what you enjoy. As in you would excel BEST if you're in an industry where you have a passion for & you find in fun. Say you love photography, if you're a photographer, you'd find the process fun & so the money making process fun. =) and i like your way of thinking of making money. if you ever find one, tell me. I'd be one of the first to join. haha. But i'm not too good with games though.

Well everyone would tell you of soft money. But even the job of a layman is a fun if done with interest. Soft money is a hanging fruit that never reaches you. More you try to find the happiness, you get the money but not happiness...... Because it is a thumb rule, as soon as you own a thing after efforts, you loose interest in it.

Have a look at MONEYMAGPIE.COM some good stuff on there

Wow! what an imagination. If this could be true then I think all the online workers would have been millionaires and the service providers on road. But the fact is you have to work and achieve and earn whether it is online work or working in an office. Isn't it? There is no short cut way and if there are any they are full of risk and frauds. As far as playing video games and getting paid for the opinions is concerned, its a great idea. My son will definitely love to do that. He loves video games and it becomes very difficult for me to ask him to do anything at that time. Anyway if you come in contact with any such idea that really exists, do let me know. I would be glad to know that. Wish you happy mylotting and get going, create such ideas. Who knows anybody will like it and your idea will get a kick start and wish come true for so many people.