EthiopianFood Posted May 28, 2010 Share Posted May 28, 2010 This challenge is not for the faint of heart! See if you can think of a job that fits, or at least mostly fits, these requirements: not an office job, but doesn't require out-of-state travel no excessive hours makes around $14/hour or more to start steady income no futher degree/certificate required (able to start right away) applicant has a B.A. in Bible (but not interested in pastoral work, etc.) applicant has experience in sales, and that's about it applicant has ADHD, and likes to be on-the-move (although we're very seriously looking into treatment options at this point) Anything? Anything at all?? Even a little bit close?? And is it something you can find on monster.com, or what?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
claire up north Posted May 28, 2010 Share Posted May 28, 2010 landscaping? construction sales? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisB Posted May 28, 2010 Share Posted May 28, 2010 Lawncare. Although, it might have some excessive hours. He could start up something right away. I'll keep thinking... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Margo out of lurking Posted May 28, 2010 Share Posted May 28, 2010 Police officer, sheriff's deputy, or state patrol. While some require you to already be certified, many others pay for your training. You do have to go through the application process, which can take time (and practice). Great job security. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SonshineLearner Posted May 28, 2010 Share Posted May 28, 2010 (edited) Private School? What do you need to do for a Chaplain Job at a Prison? Insurance? Working for an Insurance Company? Being a "server" or bartender if he's got the personality and it doesn't go against your beliefs... If he's got the desire to not be a head pastor, but would be willing to be in Youth Ministry... Youth Minister... Shoe Sales like at Macy's, Nordstrom's, etc.... (Or a really nice shoe shop) Post Office, UPS... these type of places can keep you hopping!! :) Good Luck!! Edited May 28, 2010 by NayfiesMama thought of another one!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
olan719 Posted May 28, 2010 Share Posted May 28, 2010 What about an insurance adjustor/adjuster (sp)? BIL is an adjustor for a major insurance company. He does have a BS degree and previously worked for a rental car company, but I don't believe he had any prior experience. He works from home, and doesn't travel out-of-state or work overtime hours unless there is a catastrophe. For instance, he is currently in OKC doing storm duty from last week's tornadoes.... He meets customers, looks at damage and cuts checks for homeowners. Pay is steady, workload depends on amount of claims (so sometimes slow, other times busy), and I think the pay is really good. Maybe around $20 an hour to start. Good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lionfamily1999 Posted May 28, 2010 Share Posted May 28, 2010 UPS or other delivery services. Parks and Rec. Construction. These are more brawn than brain, but I've found that useful for those with too much energy :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karenciavo Posted May 28, 2010 Share Posted May 28, 2010 UPS or other delivery services. Parks and Rec. Construction. These are more brawn than brain, but I've found that useful for those with too much energy :D I was going to suggest UPS or FedEx. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris in VA Posted May 28, 2010 Share Posted May 28, 2010 :iagree: I was going to suggest UPS or FedEx. There are decent bennies, too. If he wants pastoral stuff, there are "ministry classifieds" he can scan for a job. Contact the Episcopal Church office in NYC (it's 815 something or other--for an address--just google) and ask them for the positions open bulletin. It isn't just the Episcopal church, and there are academic jobs, too, but they usually require a doctorate. Oops--never mind on the above paragraph--I misread your post and thought pastoral was ok. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EthiopianFood Posted May 28, 2010 Author Share Posted May 28, 2010 Thank you for giving me hope, everyone. There just aren't words (well, unsappy words). I'm going to mention all of these to him tonight, and we are going to start looking right away. I don't think he would mind physical stuff (he has actually said he enjoys working on interior home stuff, but he's not very good with details :tongue_smilie:), so UPS will probably be the first place we look. Let me know if you come up with anything else! I really should have known better than to doubt the abilities of the Hive Mind! You all are like me: if you're told it can't be done, you figure it out just to prove them wrong! :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jan in SC Posted May 28, 2010 Share Posted May 28, 2010 What about a real estate appraiser? He'd get to go to various places and it would probably be 9-5 M-F. He would have to train, but most companies here pay for it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OLG Posted May 28, 2010 Share Posted May 28, 2010 Publisher's sales rep, depending upon where you live, there could be a territory without overnights. They look for a degree (any will do) and previous sales experience is a plus! Good pay too! Just go to the job sites at the major publishers to see what's available and register with an agency that hires for publishing companies like Bert Davis. Good Luck! Mary P.S. I still like the UPS suggestion best though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lionfamily1999 Posted May 28, 2010 Share Posted May 28, 2010 Thank you for giving me hope, everyone. There just aren't words (well, unsappy words). I'm going to mention all of these to him tonight, and we are going to start looking right away. I don't think he would mind physical stuff (he has actually said he enjoys working on interior home stuff, but he's not very good with details :tongue_smilie:), so UPS will probably be the first place we look. Let me know if you come up with anything else! I really should have known better than to doubt the abilities of the Hive Mind! You all are like me: if you're told it can't be done, you figure it out just to prove them wrong! :D Don't forget to try your local employment office :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lionfamily1999 Posted May 28, 2010 Share Posted May 28, 2010 Not to be a downer, but friends of ours work for UPS. They are laying off people off and extending shifts of the guys they keep (10-13 hr. shifts). I just don't want you to get your hopes pinned on something that is unlikely - sorry:crying: Really? Ours is hiring, although you're most likely to get part-time starting off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pippen Posted May 28, 2010 Share Posted May 28, 2010 My mom is a driver for a home health care service. She delivers meds and supplies to nursing homes and group homes and occasionally for an individual client. She really likes it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renee in NC Posted May 29, 2010 Share Posted May 29, 2010 (edited) Really? Ours is hiring, although you're most likely to get part-time starting off. And those PT jobs don't pay anywhere near $14 an hour - more like $8-9 an hour. Landscaping/lawn care will pay $14 as long as you work for yourself (not as an employee of someone else.) Having the degree helps TREMENDOUSLY, no matter what it is in. ETA: Is construction paying that much where you are? I guess the housing construction industry is still going strong? Edited May 29, 2010 by Renee in FL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Momling Posted May 29, 2010 Share Posted May 29, 2010 Here are the non-office jobs that come to mind... US Postal Service? National parks staff? Museum staff? Police officer? CNA? Fire department? Gardener? Daycare provider? Housekeeper? Dog walker? Also... I'd love to hire a female plumber or electrician or carpenter or home inspector or auto mechanic ... all of those are well-paying jobs that wouldn't take years to qualify for - and you'd surely be in high demand! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liz CA Posted May 29, 2010 Share Posted May 29, 2010 Was going to second this suggestion. Also car insurances are looking to train people. Sometimes you can take over a branch of a major insurance co. For instance, there are several "Farmers Insurance" offices in our town, individually run by different people. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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