Temp job that doesn't require set hours?

So in another month, the slow season for the RV industry will be upon us and I need to prepare since this job is still new to me (transporting new travel trailers to dealers).

I am going to work as much as I can between here and thanksgiving, but I need to find something else to do to make some money after that, because I don't know when it will pick back up, HOWEVER, there is a possibility that there will be trailers available, so I don't want to get anything with a set schedule or I need money to start (i.e. Snow plowing).

My dad keeps trying to push Uber or Lyft on me, but I'm not really in an area where it's needed and I would have to use my wife's car. I'm really on the fence about it.

Any thoughts or ideas?

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Amazon warehouse work? It can be hard and repetitive, but peak season is starting, so temp work should be plentiful. It won't be very flexible though, since they generally operate on fixed schedules (and expect mandatory overtime during peak). If you're in the middle of nowhere, there's probably a warehouse nearby.

Your situation does sound more like a "flip something" situation, preferably something you can set aside for a few days if you get a hauling job and then come back to it. If you're not in an area that has reasonable demand for Uber/Lyft I'd rule those out as you'll probably see very little left over when you factor in traveling to the nearest place with demand.

Temp agency? They have some short term odd hour jobs and lots of people aren't willing to work nights or weekends. Those shifts also tend to pay more. They usually ask you a day prior if you can work a shift and let you know if it is a one time or extended job. If the job lasts longer than one day/shift you can usually accept for one day at a time, multiple days, or for the duration. I spent a couple of months redoing stores at night. Very few people showed up regularly and those that did got pay increases for being reliable and responsible and also tended to be the ones that got the best future opportunities.

In reply to SyntheticBlinkerFluid:

You have plenty of experience dealing with internet/TV problems, put the word out that you're available for troubleshooting & installation. It's something you can use to fill the gaps when you're home during the busy season too.

I have a Christmas Light install business.. and always looking for help this time of year.

Freelance writing. But it can take a while to get the paychecks. It's better as a second job, or if you have a decent amount of savings.

In reply to MadScientistMatt:

I came in here to say this. Blogging/freelance writing is not a bad option, and I know you can write. It's just a matter of finding the right site to publish your stuff.

Freelance hotshotting from Manheim down here. Pick up trucks northern dealers buy at auction and run em to snow states.

Since you move travel trailers, I presume you do not have a car trailer so that is not easy w/o investment.
What about moving boats (which likely have their own trailer.)

Is there any need this time of year for northern boats to travel south?
I know sailboat racers from the Great Lakes head south for competition in the winter like Key West Race Week in Jan. St Pete NOODs in Feb, etc.

My recommendation would be to contact boat moving companies out of Chicago and see if they need any additional licensed haulers.

Get onto Uship and specialize in things with their own trailer like boats or campers. Additionally take anything that will fit in the bed of the truck.

JohnRW1621 wrote: Since you move travel trailers, I presume you do not have a car trailer so that is not easy w/o investment. What about moving boats (which likely have their own trailer.) Is there any need this time of year for northern boats to travel south? I know sailboat racers from the Great Lakes head south for competition in the winter like Key West Race Week in Jan. St Pete NOODs in Feb, etc. My recommendation would be to contact boat moving companies out of Chicago and see if they need any additional licensed haulers.

He does have a pull behind, he'll be bringing me my ms3. Eventually. Idk if his truck is a 5th wheel ready unit though.

I do have a car trailer that's currently torn apart getting some TLC every time I get a little money thrown at it. Plus I don't really have any cash to throw at flipping cars.

I looked into boat transport before and they seem to be Semi Truck hauling services. I imagine Uship has stuff, but I don't know what's all involved with insurance and stuff. I only have the insurance the company I contract with required me to have.

Also I only have a 3/4 Ton truck and don't have a CDL so that makes things a lot more difficult for myself.

I know there are jobs like Amazon and such, but I can't have a set schedule or hours. The travel trailers are my primary job.

Wait tables or tend bar? Work for a catering company? How much notice do you get before you have to make a run with the trailers?

How far to the nearest airport? Apparently the car rental places use a lot of casual employees to redistribute their fleets.

I hear that our local airport uses a crew of retirees mostly and don't pay a lot but it's pretty easy work.

In reply to STM317:

I have to call to get a trailer. Sometimes there aren't any for a couple days, so I'm trying to fill that gap, hence why I don't want to be on a set schedule.

In reply to KyAllroad:

Nearest large airport is Midway, which is about a little over an hour away.

CL ad for "Man with a truck". I'd think there are occasions where people need a dude with a big pick-up for a day.

Handy-man services. I've put together IKEA furniture for people who just can't do it themselves. $25 an hour.

KyAllroad wrote: CL ad for "Man with a truck". I'd think there are occasions where people need a dude with a big pick-up for a day. Handy-man services. I've put together IKEA furniture for people who just can't do it themselves. $25 an hour.

I have a coworker that sits at the IKEA near them with his truck on Saturday mornings to deliver bulky items.

Mitchell wrote: Amazon warehouse work? It can be hard and repetitive, but peak season is starting, so temp work should be plentiful. It won't be very flexible though, since they generally operate on fixed schedules (and expect mandatory overtime during peak). If you're in the middle of nowhere, there's probably a warehouse nearby.

Not worth it for $10 an hour. Turn over is crazy high according to a friend of mine's sister that does the hiring.

Well good news is I just got a text asking about transporting a race car and trailer, so that helps.

What about task rabbit or thumbtack.

Wall-e wrote:

KyAllroad wrote: CL ad for "Man with a truck". I'd think there are occasions where people need a dude with a big pick-up for a day. Handy-man services. I've put together IKEA furniture for people who just can't do it themselves. $25 an hour.

I have a coworker that sits at the IKEA near them with his truck on Saturday mornings to deliver bulky items.

This is brilliant. If I lived closer to the IKEA closest to me I'd totally do it.

In reply to szeis4cookie:

He goes to the one they opened in Brooklyn NY. People come in by train and need someone to lug their stuff home. He does pretty well with it last I spoke to him.