October Odd Jobs
October 31 - Here's an odd job worthy of Halloween. I mean it's got everything; witches, stilts, a parade and even free candy. How can you lose?
Witches on stilts need a roadie!
We are three
witches on stilts that need someone to walk on the ground in costume
alongside us and be our roadie! It is for the kids parade on Halloween -
Oct 3. We will be walking in a huge Halloween parade with dozens of
other performers. We can pay you $25. Need someone who is in some kind
of costume and can drag 2 empty duffel bags on wheels, hand us water,
pick up stuff we drop, etc.
We will be forever grateful and give you candy too...
Compensation: $25
October 30 - Remember the scene in Goonies where Mouth is totally giving the wrong translation to the maid and freaking her out. Just think, if you got this job, you could just make stuff up. I mean the other people wouldn't know you were making stuff up because they don't speak the language or they wouldn't need you. I mean how funny is that?
Interpreter/Translator
We are an expanding interpreting company
looking to increase its language base with quality interpreters
and translators.
Now hiring: Experienced Interpreters/Translators.
ALL LANGUAGES ARE NEEDED.
Must be fluent in spoken and written form in the stated language.
Must also be self-motivated, highly-disciplined and organized.
Competitive Compensation depends on your experience.
Please submit your resume or previous interpreting/translating
experience
October 29 - So DK has to have this really annoying special food that can only be gotten at the vet. This is annoying because it's a pain to go to the vet just to get food. Long story short (I know too late) I hope they hire lots of people, because I could use a service like this. As long as they deliver better than they spell.
pet food
delivery
must have own vechicle delivery person for
part and full time positions available
Compensation: salary plus commission
October 28 - Last weekend I saw some underwater pumpkin carvers. I thought that was an odd hobby, but then I saw this ad. Of course it is inaugural so maybe it won't end up being an every year kind of thing.
October 27 - I didn't do an odd job for today, because my house got attacked by a giant gila monster
October 24 - You take care of my garden and uh I'll uh I'll let you have some vegetables. Yeah sounds like a good deal to me. Sure whatever. Oh and I can spell, the person who posted this ad, not so much.
October 23 - If I wasn't mostly sure that none of my exes lived in the place where this ad was placed, I'd be pretty sure it was them.
October 22 - I can work for the Circus? Cool. Oh I just get to sell popcorn and stuff? I have to tell you that's sort of a letdown.
Circus Job!!!
The Circus Concession Dept is looking for a few energetic and motivated
individuals. If you are people oriented, have good customer service
skills, and are capable of lifting 50 lbs., then we are looking for you.
This is an entry level position, however retail or food experience is
helpful. Apply in person Look for the tent!
October 21 - Of course, I'll totally sample your vodka, what I have to GIVE samples? Forget that.
SAMPLERS NEEDED FOR NEW VODKA BRAND
Samplers need to help spread the word about a brand new Vodka that is
distilled from 100% Organic Grain and blended with Florida oranges.
We need attractive, well spoken women to help promote the brand at
various events ranging from wine and spirits shop tastings to,
nightclubs, bars and special events.
Applicants must be over 21, have their own transportation and be ready
to help promote the next great vodka brand.
October 20 - Are you watching the horse or the barn? I mean Barnsitting sounds like you'd be babysitting the barn rather than the horse, but whatever.
I am looking
for a very reliable and experienced horse-person for occasional part-time help
and occasional barnsitting/feeding/cleaning turn-out of 4-6 horses. Barnsitting
would require to stay on the property over night.
October 17 - I
know my degree hasn't helped me a whole lot, but who knew it could cost me
money.
We need people between the ages of 20 and 45, both genders, a variety of races, and who have two or three years of college credit under their belt but are NOT currently enrolled in college to give feedback on a new educational service.
October 16 - Yet one more marketable skill I lack.
Sword Swallowers
We are hosting the opening night of a fabulous new club. We are looking
for sword swallowers This is not just a 2 time opportunity we will be
looking to book you a couple times a week.
Thanks!
Compensation: $150
October 15 - I wonder if you have to use a VCR or they have one of those fancy rewinder machines people always bought in the 80's when VCR's were so expensive no one wanted to take the chance on breaking it by rewinding too much.
It seems like there has to be more to this job. Although for only $330 a month maybe not.
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Weekend Videotape Changer/Rewinder Looking
for some extra income during your off hours? |
October 14 - Wouldn't it be cool to be one of those guys who walks around with a stick hunting for water. Is it a dowser? Plus if you ever got stranded somewhere and you were trying to walk out and you got thirsty you could just use your stick and it would point you towards water. I bet it'd be cool for camping too.
October 13 - I'm sure there's an object lesson here.
My bike is locked up and I have no key, can you help?
It is a U lock. If you can break the lock...or free the bike however...great
let's talk. Compensation is negotiable. Call or e-mail.
(metal saw and 4 foot lock cutters have failed)
October 10 - Paul, this one's for you. I like Ikea as much as the next person, but this seems to be a bit obsessive. I mean they'll probably get the things in eventually.
Attention - Ikea Shoppers - URGENT
Dear Ikea Shoppers,
We need help to get some items from That Ikea store as the items are out of
stock in This Ikea store. The items are not large and they are very light. We
need somebody to help us to buy the items and ship to us by tomorrow night. Of
course we will pay for the costs and compensate your work. Please email to
discuss details.
October 9 - So basically I think what they're doing is trying to get you to destroy your relationship on national TV. That said, I could really use $100,000, so if someone wants to pretend to be my significant other let me know.
$100,000 FOR COUPLES FOR REALITY TV SHOW
WE LOOKING FOR
BRIGHT, ENERGETIC, OUTGOING COUPLES WHO WANT TO TEST THEIR RELATIONSHIP
IN A NEW PRIMETIME REALITY TV SERIES.
YOU MUST BE UNMARRIED AND BETWEEN THE AGES OF 21-40.
YOU WILL NOT BE COMPETING FOR THE MONEY...THERE ARE NO ELIMINATIONS. YOU
GET $100,000 JUST FOR COMPLETING THE SERIES.
IF INTERESTED, PLEASE E-MAIL A PIC AND CONTACT NUMBER ASAP AND WE WILL
CALL YOU WITH MORE INFORMATION.
October 8 - I always wondered how these things got from place to place.
IMMEDIATE OPENINGS FOR RELIABLE DRIVERS
Great Second Income Opportunity! Company is looking for reliable drivers to deliver Inflatable Playrooms to parties and other local events. Mostly weekends! We are looking for physically fit individuals with their own truck or cargo van and a cell phone.
October 7 - I mean I guess entertainment jobs might be scarce for those of a small stature, but don't do it. Hold on to your dignity. Then again, there is free food.
'Little Person' Needed for 5 minute gig.
Prominent
Regional Act is looking for a person of small stature to announce
their performance at CD release party at large venue. You would be
willing to wear a top-hat and tails and be the MC (a ringmaster of
sorts). You
are needed to welcome the crowd, make a few short announcements then
introduce
the band. You will be welcomed as part of the crew for the night, with
backstage
access and free refreshments.
Must have experience speaking in front of large crowds.
October 6 - Okay, today's odd job is a little bit different. I saw this ad and
thought, what the heck I'll send them an email. I know the whole crazy
cover letter thing has been done. This ad just struck me as so obnoxious
I couldn't resist the urge to write back. Below the ad is the letter I
sent them. Unfortunately the email didn't go through. Either it was
wrong or it filled up before I sent my response.
Advertising Copywriter
Growing by leaps
and bounds advertising agency specializing in hospitality marketing in
growing by leaps and bounds Las Vegas, Nevada, looking for copywriter
who gets it. Who knows how to work fast, on a wide range of projects. A
juggler who can react quickly and easily to client requests. Who thinks
fresh and smart and on strategy. Not interested in beginners or egos who
do cute for cute's sake. No resumes that list poetry published in the
high school newspaper or editor of the Hog and Jowl Journal. Three to
five years agency experience. No freelancers, on staff in Las Vegas
only. PDF samples of work if possible.
$45K.
Dear Sir or Ma’am:
I am responding to your job listing for a copywriter. First I would like to point out that perhaps insulting potential employees might not be the best way to convince someone that yours would be a great company to work for. That said; I am willing to overlook that error in judgment on your part.
I understand that you want someone with experience, however lots of smart people have no experience simply because many jobs refuse to hire those with no experience. I don’t think you’ll have the problem of getting someone with too much of an ego, you pretty much took care of that by insulting them before they even applied for a job.
Now, I would like to address the fact that you don’t want someone who does ‘cute for cute sake’. Let’s face it cute sells and if cute is what will sell your product than cute for cute sake is just what you need. I think you are seriously limiting yourself, but your company, your choice.
I have no poetry on my resume. Don’t misunderstand me, I like the stuff, I just don’t really have a knack for writing it. As for being editor of a livestock magazine of some sort, I am also lacking in that qualification, which in this case I see will make me more appealing. I guess I should dash off a quick thank you note to Horn and Hoof monthly for not giving me that editor’s job.
In conclusion I would like to state that while I have endeavored to learn juggling, I’m still at the bean bag stage and thus far despair of ever reaching the flaming batons stage.
Thank you for your time. If you would like to see samples of my writing, please check out my web site at www.kickmeimdown.com. Serious replies only please.
Regards,
October 3 - It doesn't pay, but maybe this is how Jim Henson got his start. If their ad is any indication, you don't need good grammar or spelling skills to get the job.
puppeteers needed
help put on shows puppet shows to be put on in front of audiences and we need
help getting this together we need puppet performers . musicians ect...tell us
how you can help!
Compensation: unknown basically volunteer work
October 2 -If all you're doing is modeling sneakers for a website aimed at people who love sneakers, why do you have to have a cute smile. I'm so confused. I mean if all they're gonna see is the shoes what does it matter what kind of smile I have. Why do you even have to have someone wearing the sneakers if the thing these website visitors love are the sneakers? Hrmm something seems a bit off here.
Female sneaker models
needed
I am looking for women who love to wear sneakers to model them for my sneaker
lover's website. Nike, Adidas, Puma, Saucony; whatever you have and like to
wear, I want to photograph. Short tennis socks with casual skirt, shorts, sweats
or jeans. Be fun, with a cute smile! 30 minutes, $50. I will meet you anywhere.
Compensation: 30 minutes, $50
Promotion Models - Brand Ambassadors
Extremely Friendly, energetic, outgoing people sought for a street
promotion for a Fortune 500 company. Talking to consumers, and giving
them free coupons in downtown Seattle.
Previous promotion experience helpful.
Compensation:
$16/hr