On the province-wide (and that's a large "wide" - we may be bigger than Texas) radio phone-in just after noon today, a lady said that she'd bought several houses, tries to get a run-down house in a rather up-scale neighbourhood and spruced them up with some mainly rather cosmetic upgrades, and sold them for quite a bit more.

So - now she consults with others who are considering selling their home, for a fee.

I met a lady in a nearby city at a networking gathering a couple of months ago who's dong the same thing.

Do you have a skill that might be marketable on the intenet?

While it's a little harder sell than when one markets goods, handling, storing, shipping, etc. of the goods is quite a chore.

And if clients don't pay - you're out real money.

But if you can market a skill, an idea ...

... producing it takes brain-power, time, keystrokes, etc.

If you ship out a project, and the person doesn't pay ...

... you're out some time, effort, and soured emotion ...

... but not out-of-pocket for stuff that you bought, paid for, stored (losing some on potential alternative use of the price), packed and shipped.

Which is sort of a double hurt, I'd say.

On the internet, often the major problem is finding the people who have need of your service.

jannie,

If someone asks my advice, and I offer some, then they get insulted, I sort of shrug, raise my eyebrows, and say, "Well, you asked ...

... and I shared some ideas ...

... which more or less insulted you - so do you want to hear any more ... or not?"

No skin off of my nose, either way.

I usually try to ask some questions, to get a feel of where they're coming from, or going, or what they have in mind, before I shoot off my mouth, so that I have a better idea of their realm of thought.

If I have an idea and share it ... what the recipient does about it is his/her choice.

But if s/he asks, and I don't share, possibly something that might have been of value to that person is not communicated ... and s/he might not become aware of something that might have turned out valuable to her/him.

Good wishes in your search, terraaus.

ole joyful

My xtra income comes from simply helping Other Seniors in their homes. How rewarding & also a few $$ in return.

Just downsizing one's furnishings can add some income. The feeling of decluttering is great! Craigslist is good for doing business locally. Just be careful w/strangers altho' have met some wonderful people.

Also, lease property in a Senior Community which works out as most seniors are good renters. It's a place I may choose to live again. If not, continue receiving the income.

None of the above have tied me down....that's the reason for retirement, isn't it?

Sharlee

Pay not great, but one can usually turn down assignments if circumstances not convenient. Not a good idea to do that too often, but it does offer some flexibility.

As it's usually nights and weekends, sometimes not too helpful if one depends on transit for travel to and from sites.

Offer care to old folks to remain in their homes longer than they'd be able to on their own?

ole joyful