There is not a shortage of jobs in this world – there is a shortage of great paying jobs!

Traditional / Normal Off the wall / different

Physically tough No morals / Extreme

People will pay for above-average experiences (of products or services) – how can you be that provider, either as an employee or as a business owner? What will you do and experience in life that will cause other people to pay you what you are worth? What unique experiences and qualifications do you already possess (or can relatively easily acquire) that you can use to earn money now?

There are some basic principles to know and follow if you wish to earn a good income:

1. Follow your passion – where you have both the interest and the ability to do something, then that is where you need to focus. Become the best. Take work on that will allow you to learn and develop in your areas of strength.
2. Do what comes naturally – if you can’t necessarily work in your area of passion, then do what you do well. For example, although you may not want to become an accountant, but you are really good at dealing with numbers and double entry bookkeeping then it makes sense (pardon the pun) to work as a bookkeeper, as you’ll probably earn more per hour than doing something else that does appeal, like photography! Keep in mind this a short-term strategy.
3. Be the best at what you do – people love to be around people who are cheerful, positive and have a ‘can-do’ attitude. Be solution-orientated, and treat everyone as if your life depended on them – you will reap the benefits , often in unforeseen ways.
4. Prepare to succeed – a job may require you to be physically fit, or able to use a computer effectively, or able to use the internet efficiently. Take advantage of any opportunity to learn, even if you don’t think you’ll ever need the skill. Even improving your vocabulary can open doors to understanding how to take advantage of opportunities.
5. Ask for what you want – when applying for a job, or putting a proposal or quote to a potential client, not only tell them what you can do for them, but let them know what you want. Don’t ask for less than you believe you’re worth, and don’t accept less than you want (i.e. don’t compromise your desires for the sake of expediency).

Traditional / Normal Ideas on how to earn money

Your own small business
Teach older people to use technology (the internet, cellphones, computers)

Baby sitter
Au Pair
Taxi service for friends and communities
Extra lessons for school pupils
Buy meat in bulk and make biltong to sell locally
Clown / Magician
Hold a jumble sale
Breed animals / pets
DJ
House sitting / pet sitting
PC support
Make and sell cooked food and delicacies
Make matric dresses to order
Handyman and DIY services for local community
Direct selling of products and services
Busking
Health / nutrition / life coach
Artist
Gardener
Tree feller
Pool technician (fish ponds and swimming pools)
Repair electrical goods


Jobs
Waitron
Shop assistant
Librarian
Coach and/or umpire a sport
Call centre operator
Model
Office helper
Delivery person
Painter / workman
Beauty therapist
Gym / exercise instructor
Masseur
Market research for companies
Day care teacher / minder
Security officer / bouncer
Plumber
Electrician
Hairdresser
Swimming instructor






Off the wall / different

Your own small business
Sell airtime in exchange for anything
Earn a commission selling a product or a service
Write a book / song / play
Create your own blog / TV site on the internet
Day trade stocks / commodities on a stock exchange
Breed rare snakes / birds etc
Pest / insect remover
Trade in corporate gifts and clothing


Jobs
Ski instructor
Camp counsellor
Scuba diving instructor
Bungee operator
TV presenter / actor / voice artist
Beer / wine taster
Bird handler
Dress bodies in morgues
Control room operator
Interpreter


Physically tough

Construction work
Bodyguard
Life saver


No morals / Extreme

Usually not chosen – they choose you. Avoid!

Stripper
Sex worker
Nude model
Blogsite model
Drug dealer
Thief