Ask HN: Good Resources for Finding Temp Jobs

#1

Post by gavinhoward » Sat, Sep 16, 2023, 4:57 PM UTC

I want to earn some extra money, but I don't want a full-time job.

Are there any good resources for finding temp jobs?

Re: Ask HN: Good Resources for Finding Temp Jobs

#2

Post by wakahiu » Sat, Sep 16, 2023, 6:36 PM UTC

Work your network making it known you are available for hire. Don’t use platforms such a upwork, they are simply a race to the bottom.

Re: Ask HN: Good Resources for Finding Temp Jobs

#3

Post by donkeysquid » Sun, Sep 17, 2023, 1:36 AM UTC

Are you looking for a software related job or just anything that pays?

Re: Ask HN: Good Resources for Finding Temp Jobs

#4

Post by gavinhoward » Sun, Sep 17, 2023, 2:56 AM UTC

donkeysquid wrote: post #3

Are you looking for a software related job or just anything that pays?

Anything that pays. Low skill is fine.

I don't think I'd find a programming job.

Re: Ask HN: Good Resources for Finding Temp Jobs

#5

Post by vintageclothldn » Sun, Sep 17, 2023, 5:06 AM UTC

wakahiu wrote: post #2

Work your network making it known you are available for hire. Don’t use platforms such a upwork, they are simply a race to the bottom.

Agreed with this. The vast majority of my work has come through word of mouth. I've only found time wasters on Upwork who generally have high expectations and low budgets.

Re: Ask HN: Good Resources for Finding Temp Jobs

#6

Post by herz0g » Sun, Sep 17, 2023, 10:41 AM UTC

I use zenjob since a while and am quite happy with it.

Re: Ask HN: Good Resources for Finding Temp Jobs

#7

Post by notsurenymore » Mon, Sep 18, 2023, 12:23 AM UTC

gavinhoward wrote: post #4

donkeysquid wrote: post #3

Are you looking for a software related job or just anything that pays?

Anything that pays. Low skill is fine. I don't think I'd find a programming job.

In that case I think local temp agencies are what you’re looking for.