Part Time and Temporary Holiday Jobs

by Sherry Holetzky | More from this Blogger

16 Nov 2006 06:39 AM

Have you ever considered applying for a temporary holiday job or perhaps working part time at one besides your regular job or career? There is a huge need for extra help throughout the holiday season, which may provide a great opportunity to make supplement your income or keep you going until you find something more permanent.

Maybe high energy prices have really put a dent in your regular budget or you have even had to dip into your savings. Perhaps work is a little slow or you have even been laid off. It could just be that you could use some extra Christmas shopping money. A holiday job can help you with any or all of these things.

Sometimes people think such work is beneath them, but any work that's done right, is good and respectable work. Even if you are overqualified or simply dislike mundane tasks such as cashiering and stocking shelves, you may find that a part time job wrapping gifts isn't too bad. You might also learn to like a temporary job overseeing the shipping of packages. It may keep you hopping, but boxes are nice and quiet and they don't fuss or put pressure on you.

There are all kinds of different businesses that need extra help during the busy holiday season. Obviously, retailers are going to be one of the largest, but other service businesses may also be looking for extra help. Restaurants serve more large groups and banquets, and people tend to tip quite generously during the holiday season.

Check out the Snag a Job page of featured employers to get some ideas of where to look for seasonal gigs or just type "holiday jobs" into your favorite search engine. Searching online is so much more convenient than pounding the pavement.

*Check back to learn about some of the other benefits associated with holiday jobs.

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Sherry Holetzky is a work at home mom and freelance writer. Married to her best friend, Sherry and her husband are raising their family in a quiet rural setting in the beautiful Ozark Mountains.

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