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Does this job exist?

indieJones · 2008-05-25 23:13:46

I've been a bit bored lately and wanted to look for new hobby but would much prefer a few extra quid. Does anyone know of a job I could do from home, for as many hours as I felt like? Doesn't matter if it pays poorly, as long as it's not ridiculous. a little background. I've got a degree in science and I'm currently…

25-05-2008 11:13pm

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indieJones

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I've been a bit bored lately and wanted to look for new hobby but would much prefer a few extra quid.

Does anyone know of a job I could do from home, for as many hours as I felt like? Doesn't matter if it pays poorly, as long as it's not ridiculous.

a little background. I've got a degree in science and I'm currently pursuing a PhD. So I'm quite good with computers, maths and internet geekery.

Do jobs like this exist? It'd be nice to make a few beans instead of vegetating in front of the telly.

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#2 25-05-2008 11:18pm

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You have good qualifications. Create your own job. Start a business!

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#3 25-05-2008 11:24pm

indieJones

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nipplenuts wrote: »

You have good qualifications. Create your own job. Start a business!

I'd love to do that but PhD has me busy from 9-7 most days. I'm thinking of something less time consuming and I can pick up whenever I'm bored (if only I could be paid for playing xbox)

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#4 26-05-2008 7:36am

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If your good with maths, want flexible hours, work from home, earn a few bob - the most logical option would be internet poker!!!

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#5 26-05-2008 7:42am

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give grinds? about the best i can think of with your options

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#6 26-05-2008 9:20am

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Grinds are really lucrative, espcially now coming up to exam season!

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#7 26-05-2008 10:40am

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padser wrote: »

If your good with maths, want flexible hours, work from home, earn a few bob - the most logical option would be internet poker!!!

+1

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#8 26-05-2008 2:09pm

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#9 26-05-2008 2:34pm

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I was in a similar situation doing my phd. I did a bit of online betting and djing for money, not that I needed it being the best paid phd student in Ireland.

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