Create Your Own Job


The number of people who are self-employed (working for themselves) is higher than ever. Many people have decided to create their own job rather than waiting for someone to offer them one. Perhaps you have a skill or talent that you can sell or contract out to individuals, home owners or employers.

Examples of self-employment opportunities are:
  • Hairstyling
  • Small Engine Repair
  • Construction Trades
  • Lawn Care
  • Property Maintenance
  • Odd Jobs / Physical Labour
  • House / Office Cleaners
  • Movers

There are fewer jobs than there used to be. But there is still work to be done and money to be made. Take a look around your community for all the people who are self-employed or operating small businesses. Some of these businesses are not much more than one person with a pick-up truck who is willing to do physical labour.

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Self-employment may not be your long-term goal. You might want to consider it as a way of adding to your income while you are looking for a steady job.

If self-employment interests you, take a close look at the information on page 128 in the next section for ideas on how to get started.

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