Searching for a second job

[PumpkinZulu]

Yikes! Is it maybe possible to sell one of the cars/cut down on car use (I assume you drive to work so that probably can't change with shift work and public transport).

[Mak]

An enterprising young chap around us letterbox dropped offering to mow the naturestrip for $10 - I think the whole street took him up on it and he has been back every 4 weeks. Is there anything like this that you could/would do? It worked as most people work in the area, was low investment and he didn't have to drive around from job to job. Also maybe dog walking/odd jobs/babysitting - there may be a hidden minefield of cash in hand stuff you could do. Is there anything like that you would be interested in??
Good luck!

[feeb]

I would suggest selling a car.

I would also suggest going around different shops at shopping centres and seeing what they have available.

Good luck

[allycat06]

Hi Scotty...congrats to you and Teni

DH and I were in similar situation to you guys a few months before DS was born. I was on mat leave and a full time student and DH was pulling in around $700 a week. The one thing that stands out for me in your budget is the amount of rent you pay...it's alot! Do you live very close to the city or is it a big house? Would it be possible to find a cheaper place? (Sorry I know this thread was supposed to be about you finding a second job...getting a bit off topic!) Would perhaps make a huge difference and prevent you from having to find another job?

ETA: Do you have a lawnmower? Perhaps doing a bit of mowing/cleaning up gardens on the side?

[PumpkinZulu]

The one thing that stands out for me in your budget is the amount of rent you pay...it's alot! Do you live very close to the city or is it a big house? Would it be possible to find a cheaper place?

That stood out to me as well, $380 a week is a lot, you must be in a big place. If you can see yourself and Teni moving into a smaller place (maybe a two bedroom, I know in my area you can get really really nice places, 2 bedroom for $300...even $350 is better than $380, I know $30 a week doesn't seem like a lot, but that's an extra $120 a month in your pocket!)

[~me~]

The other thing to remember is when the baby arrives, you will be eligible for the baby bonus which is around $398 a fortnight and also Family Tax A and B.
I agree on selling the car if it hardly gets used as the rego must cost a bit on two cars.
Your rent...is that $380 a week?
DH goes to the Vic market once a month-every 6wks for out meat and I scour the junk mail and usually shop between Aldi, Coles and Woolthorths or IGA depending on what we need that week. We don't buy our meat from the super market as it is too expensive for what you get and you can quite often get cheaper fruit n veg at the local Fruit n Veg rather than supermarket. If you got the Vic or Footscary market for meat around closing time they start selling everything very very cheap.
What do you do when the Rego comes in for the car? Do you put money aside for unexpected bills?
You can also look into if Teni or you qualifies for a concession card through centrelink so you then get discounts on your household bills and car rego.
Look into working from home jobs like envelope stuffing..something you an Teni can together or walking jobs delivering junk mail, another thing you can do together.

[LionsandBears]

Scott - I'm not sure how long you've been a manager at McD's, but it's considered good training ground for other things. Instead of looking for a second job, maybe look for a better paying f/t job? I'm not sure of availability in your area or what you'd be looking for though.

[~me~]

Scott - I'm not sure how long you've been a manager at McD's, but it's considered good training ground for other things. Instead of looking for a second job, maybe look for a better paying f/t job? I'm not sure of availability in your area or what you'd be looking for though.

Yep I second that...Macca's training is considered very highly and you could probably get a 9-5 Monday to Friday job for better pay. If you work in the City or close by and live close to public transport you could get rid of the 2nd car altogether.

[PumpkinZulu]

Haha I'll thrid that Macca's training on your resume is some of the best training you can have! And 9-5 would probably be easier for you too, at least you'll know what time you'll be home every week iykwim.

[feeb]

Haha I'll thrid that Macca's training on your resume is some of the best training you can have! And 9-5 would probably be easier for you too, at least you'll know what time you'll be home every week iykwim.

YEAH that!!!!!!!