notgotajobyet

You could start an internet business selling stuff on eBay? There's some risk in that though.

You could do freelance journalism. There's a lot of website out there that need content, and rather than write it themselves, they pay people do it. If you're remotely capable, they pay quite well per article, and it's fairly stress free.

The only thing is, writing, unlike a bar job in a quiet bar, where you get paid to do nothing, involves you actually working, cause you get paid for what you do, not how long you spend doing it.

In my experience selling stuff on ebay does make a living but in the end you will feel more bored with life than with a 9-5. Selling stuff on ebay is a dull task. Furthermore, because eBay is so widespread, margins on anything are pretty slim- yes you can make a lot of money out of eBay, but if you think so, you should be able to start your eBay business without leaving your job.

I wud register with a temping agency and do a couple of days a week for them. should keep you going until something more permanent

Good point about temping Geotoots! Welcome to the forum and for your sound advice!

You could also try doing some work experience whislt you are looking. This type of work is unpaid, but can often lead to full time work if you do well and make a name for yourself.

Otherwise... there's always the opportunity to start your own business... have a think about washing cars for example!!

Temping can often be a sensible plan.

Chances are you'll get stuck with something fairly mundane (call centre or admin/data entry is pretty much the standard assignment) but you normally get no notice period so it's no commitment at all - if something better comes up you can in theory just walk out the office that afternoon and stick two fingers up to the lot of 'em.

It can be crappy (in fact, crappiness is a surefire guarantee) but it's regular and reliable income - enough to pay the bills until you get what you want.