June 30, 2004
Job Hunting!
I am pretty desperately looking for something that'll allow me to earn a moderate stipend and stay at home while Dean is at work.
I'm an excellent typist, proofreader, and I have great math and science skills.
Anyone know of anything I could do?
Please though, no "well you might want to try..." suggestions. I'm looking for any really solid leads on work doing transcription or anything like that. Or really, any decent opportunity that will let me stay at home with my son.
Posted by rosemary at June 30, 2004 05:28 PM | TrackBackwell, you might want to try...
(Sorry just getting it of the way so some smart asses do do it.. ") )
Posted by: Jerry at June 30, 2004 05:45 PM(*don't do it.. )
Posted by: Jerry at June 30, 2004 05:45 PMI can suggest "tutoring", but you'll have to wait until school starts. Many kids need extra help in math and science.
Posted by: marko at June 30, 2004 07:03 PMRegarding that tutoring thing:
Tutors make around 70 bucks an hour here in CT to tutor in all areas. But I wouldn't think you'd have to wait till school starts; there are college kids who are in need of extra help during the summer as they take classes. Also, I've noticed that the tutors here are making a killing over the summer because students about to be seniors in high school are studying and preparing for the SAT's which are early October.
You could always take in 14 or 15 neighborhood kids and open a daycare too.
~sarcasm
Posted by: Vickie at June 30, 2004 07:07 PMIt also depends on what level in math and science is Rosemary capable of teaching. If it's at the college level, then go for it, Rosemary.
Posted by: marko at June 30, 2004 07:22 PMTranscription and editing. Lots of scientists can't write for beans, and need help with papers, reports, etc. Especially if they are not native speakers. If there are active research programs either academic or industrial where you are (often associated with hospitals as well as with universities and colleges and companies) that might be a possibility.
Some colleges hire readers for grading papers. Lots of remedial courses happen over the summer, Also prep for SAT and GRE.
Good luck!
Posted by: IT at June 30, 2004 09:30 PMRosemary,
When Andy was little, I was a scopist for several court reporters - here is a website that will give you some info and job leads: http://www.scopists.com/
It worked out very well for me - basically, you proofread and edit depositions, trial transcripts, etc, from the Court Reporters copies and an audio tape of the deposition or trial. It's been a lot of years, but after checking on the web, it is apparently still a kinda cool way to make some money while working at home.
Posted by: Beth at June 30, 2004 10:42 PMRosemary,
Try this www.writeforcash.com
Not the greatest money maker in the world but I've been doing it for a couple of months now.600 - 700 word pieces on a variety of subjects. (there's usually 500 - 800 titles to write to at any one time.) $ 10 - $ 15 each piece. Yeah, pay is low low low. However, 20 - 30 minutes is enough for each one if you already know the subject. Yes, they do pay, I've got $500 or so in my Paypal account to prove it.
After a couple of months there is the possibility of the limit on how many articles you submit being lifted. Again, even if that happens it will never make you rich but $ 800 - $ 900 a month seems possible on two or three hours a day.
If you need further details on their editing style etc drop me a line.
No I am not involved with the business other than as a writer.
Also, please note this is not anything to do with whether they sell the article or not. You write, they accept, they pay.
You never know, with Dean's 100 wpm typing he might want a go as well.