Just to make ends meet...
By aseretdd
@aseretdd (13730)
Philippines
January 20, 2009 8:29am CST
What other money making schemes do you have?...
With the current economic crisis... prices of basic commodities rising... unemployment rate increasing... it is like a jungle out there... ordinary people like us... cannot solely depend on the money we earn from our full time jobs... so what others thing do you do to earn that extra money to make ends meet?...
In my case... i have these...
1. online earning from mylot and ciao... not too much but still money...
2. mystery shopping for two companies where i get free meals, other stuff that i can't afford and get paid...
3. sell e-load... i have very few customers... but still... a good way to earn extra bucks...
I hope you can share you own way of making extra money... we can always learn from each other...
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17 responses
@teapotmommommerced (10359)
• United States
23 Jan 09
I do not have anyway to make money. I will tell you AT&T just raised their rates by $4 dollars a month. Wow $4 dollars a month is a lot. I can see if it was $2 but 4 is ridiculous. They also raised my internet and cell bill. They may have priced themselves out of a customer.
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@aseretdd (13730)
• Philippines
23 Jan 09
Oh my... that increase in the rates is like a slap on the face... with all the economic problems... they should have just waited so that people won't be that much burderned... i hope you can find a different provider with a much cheaper rate...
Thanks for the response...
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@teapotmommommerced (10359)
• United States
26 Jan 09
I am looking into bundling my cellphone, internet, phone, and TV to see it that my save me some money.
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@cbreeze (1205)
• United States
21 Jan 09
I rent my body out to science. LOL
There are clinical trial companies where you can participate as a paid volunteer for medical studies. I've done two studies so far and I am signed up for another one. The pay out is decent. I never thought I would do something like this because I am very health conscience. But I find it necessary for making ends meet.
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@aseretdd (13730)
• Philippines
23 Jan 09
The detox thingy is a good thing to do after renting your body out to science... for sure that will clean you body of most of the chemicals... a friend of mine who has cancer decided not to to through the rest of her chemo therapy... and just went through a cleansing diet... just to get rid of all the medicine and chemicals she took... and she is now feeling a lot better... and still very much alive...
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@roniroxas (10560)
• Philippines
20 Jan 09
ouch ouch ouch. i do that most of the time. trying to make both ends meet. its not easy specially that i am a single mom, but i need to do it. i work as a singer but not a full time, i also work as a voice instructor but as of now i dont have any students. i also work as a free lance booking agent who send bands abroad and now i have 2 bands sent outside the country. i earn 50 dollors per person in a month. i get extra earnings when someone ask me to sew costumes for school programs, or curtains or throw pillows.
@roniroxas (10560)
• Philippines
22 Jan 09
its a good way if i send a lot abroad. but if i only send three person then that would be 150 dollars. i have four childred and all in school. my firstborn is on college and we are renting. but yes it is still do help but it is not yet enough. my pillow business is not doing good right now not like before christmas and new year. i wanted to have an eload also but i am not at home all the time specially when i need to have meetings regarding bands.
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@aseretdd (13730)
• Philippines
21 Jan 09
Wow... that 50 usd per month per person is already a big deal... that is quite a good way of earning a living... you get to help others fulfill their dream of going abroad... and earn a few bucks yourself... well that is what we have to do in order to survive...
Thanks for the response...
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@checapricorn (16061)
• United States
20 Jan 09
[i]Hi aseretdd,
I was like you also when I was in our Country! I was selling load, avon and saralee! LOL!
Anyway, this time, I am looking for a regular job and while waiting to be employed, I am only active in mylot!
I wish I can do more but it's just hard here! ALl I can do is try to earn online![/i]
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@aseretdd (13730)
• Philippines
21 Jan 09
I know what you mean... it can be very hard there... especially if you cannot drive on your own just yet... i was an avon sub ageant when i was working abroad... and that business was quite good... but here... there are so many agents that competition can be tough... so it is best to venture on something that has little or no competition at all...
Thanks for the response...
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@JOIEMARVIC (2335)
• Philippines
21 Jan 09
I do researches for lazy students who do not have time and interest in making projects but has money to pay someone else to do it..lol..funny but its true.Some students are pre-occupied with oter things so they ask for professional help in terms of their projects.I am also looking for a part time tutorial gig i can fit in to my schedule.
I used to do design services but since it has been eating so much of my time and im busy with work,i have not yet entertained new projects at the moment.
I also sell milk and co products,but have no regular clients.
I know we can surpass these economic crisis as long as we have faith and we strive harder.
Goodluck to us.
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@rberon1985 (5359)
• Philippines
20 Jan 09
Hi. I have checked your profile and i found out that you are a filipino. You are very successful in this site. Making 5393 posts is not as easy as eating peanuts. there are lots of sites in the internet but very few sites can be trusted. Many of them are turning into scam. Good to hear that youa re part of the two best sites like mylot and ciao, let me also share to you a best site where you can also earn a good income. It is like mylot. In hear, you earn cents by posting, in the site that I am memntionong, you earn points by posting. they usually pay twice a month. i have been paid by the site for six times. I have invited you as my friend and hoping that you can add this up to your earnings.
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@aseretdd (13730)
• Philippines
21 Jan 09
I think you are talking about platinum lounge... i have been to that site... but is not yet a member... since my free internet time is spent most of the time here in mylot... and some in ciao... but when i get more free time... i will sign up under you...
Thanks for the response...
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@kbourgerie (8780)
• United States
5 Feb 09
I have quite a few things that I have never worn and are brand new in the box, so I have started selling on Ebay and Craigslist. So far, I've only sold one item, but I have relisted them and figure it just takes time.
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@aseretdd (13730)
• Philippines
5 Feb 09
Well, that will surely take some time... since trust is one of the keys in order to be able to sell a lot in Ebay... but for sure when you get those positive ratings... more of your items will be sold... so Good Luck...
Thanks for the response...
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@dvschic (1795)
• United States
20 Jan 09
1. what's e-loads?
2. i do surveys like crazy. i belong to about 20 different sites and i can often take 3 to 5 surveys a day. all have paid me, and i get most of them via paypal. the others are checks, but they still pay. these are actual survey sites. not GPT sites that have surveys on them. they do nothing but surveys. i love doing GPT sites, but its not as easy as straight surveys.
3. i sell candles via a home business. spending 50 a month enables me to make many more tax deductions and get more out of my taxes that i do pay.
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@aseretdd (13730)
• Philippines
21 Jan 09
I signed up for some survey sites... but rarely get surveys because i am from the Philippines... so i have long given up on that... and e-load is putting money in ones prepaid sim card to enable the person to make calls and send text messages... i get a certain percentage in doing that...
Thanks for the response...
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@dorisday1971 (5657)
• Philippines
6 Feb 09
So far, my only online earning is mylot. I have stopped doing freelance writing because I have less time for doing those mind boggling job. I used to have a lending business but I stopped when I realized that you are not earning money from that. People are quick when they borrow money but gives you all the excuses when made to pay. I have spent a lot on sending demand letters. I make legal documents too.
I am curious about that job of a mystery shopper,how did you apply for that job?
@aseretdd (13730)
• Philippines
7 Feb 09
I just searched the internet for some companies... and right now... i do mystery shopping for two international companies... just check out the sites... bareinternational.com and frontlinefocus.com... i just love getting free stuff... and be paid for it too...
Thanks for the response...
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@aseretdd (13730)
• Philippines
21 Jan 09
A second job is a good thing... but since there is a global economic crisis... a lot of people are losing their jobs... so second jobs are not really available... most people just sell stuff or do online things...
Thanks for the response...
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@benhilo (871)
• Tripoli, Libya
21 Jan 09
There are many things I have taken advantage of in order to make ends meet. I have donated plasma, turn in recyclables, gathered scape metal, cut lawns, clean yards, cut down trees, paint, re-pot plants and sell them, yard sales, hauling, delivery, do handyman chores, rake barns, picked eggs, delivered papers, distributed leaflets, cook for neighbors, sweep sidewalks, shoved snow, bartended, cleaned gutters, walk dogs, babysat, wash cars, personal shopper, listed with Fieldwork Denver (get paid up to $200 per session) then there is the on-line stuff. Hope I have given you some suggestions that you can use.
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@aseretdd (13730)
• Philippines
22 Jan 09
Wow... it seem like you have your hands full... when i was working abroad... i did a lot of sideline jobs... like feeding cats of owners who were on vacation... selling avon stuff... and even house cleaning... very decent ways of earning extra cash...
Thanks for the response...
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@MrsWilliams0913 (18)
• United States
23 Jan 09
Hey aseretdd what mystery shopping company do you use I always wanted to do that but all of the mystery shopping company I come in contact with want me to pay them to start I understand that I need to pay for the food but why would I have to pay them. Have you ever checked out the youtube videos by lisa3876 and workathomecareers. Lisa3876 videos show you how to start a blog and or websites. And workathomecareers tells about all of the legit sites out their.
Please respond about the mystery shopping please
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@aseretdd (13730)
• Philippines
23 Jan 09
Never ever pay a company just to become a mystery shopper... there is a need to purchase food and other stuff... but that is usually reimbursed by the company... so if they directly ask you for money... most likely that is a scam... try searching bare international and frontlinefocus... these are the companies i work for... and they are 100% legit... i just got paid by frontlinefocus a few hours ago...
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@aseretdd (13730)
• Philippines
22 Jan 09
I hope that is not a referral link... i will check it out when i have the time... but it would also be nice if you wrote here your own ways on how to make extra money...
Thanks for the response... welcome to mylot and i hope you enjoy every minute of your stay here...
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@gr8life (6251)
• Malaysia
8 Feb 09
Hello aseretdd,
I have a full time job which pays quite a good money. I cover all my monthly expenses with my salary. My husband also has an office job and we can save more money from his monthly pay. But it doesn't mean we don't feel worry with the current situation. We have a web design company which we run together as a part time. Apart from that, I still have a bit money from mylot and since I love reading, I love buying books. Once done, I will sell the books online. At least I can get 50% from the amount that I spent buying the books. Well, it is not that much but like you say, it is still money right?
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@aseretdd (13730)
• Philippines
9 Feb 09
I actually have a lot of books that i already read like a couple of times... but i just do not have the heart to part with them... because i dream of having my own library at home... nice that you are able to cope up with your family's finances...
Thanks for the response...
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@tryxiness (4544)
• Philippines
20 Jan 09
Full time jobs is not really enough to pay the bills I have now. Aside from doing mylot, I am just trying my luck with selling those used goods that I have. Gosh, I guess, I have to think of other ways to earn really.
Oh, you mentioned mystery shopping, a friend of mine is into that. I mean, she is the one who would look for shoppers and all. I have not tried it though. I just refer friends too. 
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@aseretdd (13730)
• Philippines
21 Jan 09
Why don't you try mystery shopping... that is a nice and decent way to earn extra money... and get free meals and other stuff too... i started last june and right now... i work part time for two international companies...
Thanks for the response...
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@joyceshookery (2057)
• United States
20 Jan 09
I'd like to respond in a helpful way. Alas, I have no answer to share. I would like to see your page on e-load.
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@aseretdd (13730)
• Philippines
21 Jan 09
I don't actually have a page on e-load... prepaid phones are very popular in the philippines... and the best way to get credit is like e-load... so that is what i do... i have a sim card that can load other sim... and i get like a percentage for every transaction...
Thanks for the response...
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