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Shaman · Joined: 06 Apr 2003 Posts: 446 Location: Hammertown

Although it's strictly verboten in many countries, how many out there have some sort of non-teaching sideline to bring in a little extra disposable income?

I did radio jingles in Japan. From what I understand, they're still being used. Cool

Shaman

Gordon · Joined: 28 Jan 2003 Posts: 5309 Location: Japan

Shaman
That's pretty cool. Did you sing the jingles?

In Korea I wrote a kid's book, edited some manuals and my wife recorded lots of TOEIC books.

Magoo · Joined: 31 Oct 2003 Posts: 651 Location: Wuhan, China

Recorded lessons for the whole of Hubei Province-against my contract, yet sanctioned by the school. The good ol' Chinese 'Turn a Blind Eye' manoeuvre. Wink

Apparently, I have a "beautiful voice" Shocked

Yeah. I was also introduced to a private student by a Chinese colleague; good money plus amazing meal included (I love the Chinese obsession with food. Teachers never go hungry!). I'm now trying to think of alternative ways of making more lucre Idea

Shaman · Joined: 06 Apr 2003 Posts: 446 Location: Hammertown

Irish Blood English Heart · Posted: Sat Apr 03, 2004 6:54 pm Post subject:

I intend to sell my 6'2" blue eyed frame to anyone who asks nicely enough Wink

Failing that I'll use my huge stature being the biggest doorman in China, they'll be no fighting in my bars!!

Or maybe i'll just be lazy, stay in bed and get people in England to send me money periodically Wink

Glenski · Joined: 15 Jan 2003 Posts: 12844 Location: Hokkaido, JAPAN

I currently do scientific proofreading for supplemental income. That involves editing manuscripts and helping scientists with making slide presentations.

Capergirl · Posted: Sun Apr 04, 2004 11:03 am Post subject:

You mean this thread isn't about Bruce Willis and Cybil Sheppard? Twisted Evil

Roger · Joined: 19 Jan 2003 Posts: 9138

I am currently juggling two jobs: a university teaching position on two campuses, with a lot of commuting in between.
Since my contract does not ban side jobs, I have accepted a second stint at a middle school, teaching ten classes in 4 afternoons. Their English is amazing, it's clearlyabove the English of my university students even though they are sixty to a classroom!

The downside is that the schools are far apart; on 3 days, Ihave to take my lunch in a car as it travels from one campus to the other. I usually arrive ten to 20 minutes before class begins.
And, most if not all of my western colleagues here on campus have a second job.

Joachim · Joined: 01 Oct 2003 Posts: 311 Location: Brighton, UK

Its piss easy to get modelling or fil extra work in Hong Kong and Bangkok, and it pays pretty well too.........

arioch36 · Joined: 21 Jan 2003 Posts: 3589

Shaman · Joined: 06 Apr 2003 Posts: 446 Location: Hammertown

Canuck2112 · Joined: 13 Jun 2003 Posts: 239

I stand in front of Lawson and wear a shoddily made cardboard sign around my neck that says "Will drop pants for food". No takers yet.

In Japan, particularily in a smaller town, I don't think there's all that much in terms of "extra employment" outside the English field. I suppose you could bartend. I've never seen a bouncer in Japan, so that's out. Proofreading maybe? Personally, I'm too wiped after a day of working to even remotely consider moonlighting.

Snoopy · Joined: 13 Jul 2003 Posts: 185

I had to moonlight in Riyadh, as my employers (a government ministry) were (litotes) a bit slow in processing my salary. I just upped my hours in the evening classes (well, there is b2gger else to do there) and the back-payments came through only six months late.

Aramas · Posted: Sun Apr 04, 2004 2:41 pm Post subject:

I was hoping to find a good kickboxer that wants to learn English. That way he (or she?) could train me while we conjugate verbs and I could turn up for work looking like Edward Norton in Fight Club. I like the idea of barter. It's so anti-consumerist Smile

dmb · Joined: 12 Feb 2003 Posts: 8397

Many moons ago I ''acted" in videos which were supposedly designed to teach English in various situations. I cringe now thinking of them. One day when I'm rich and famous I'll be dreading them coming out into the open. It would be the end of a career.(not an acting career. And NO they weren't those type of videos)