The cost of living continues to rise and families struggle to make ends meet. That's why part time jobs combined with full time jobs has become the norm. Many need the extra money so they'll hold their full time job and then take a part time job on the side.
Even with two full time incomes in the family it can be hard to make ends meet. This is even more so if there are small children. We aren't just talking about those in low paying jobs with no education. These day's those with degrees find themselves facing the same stresses of not having enough money to cover the bills. The cost of housing is one of the main reasons many families find themselves facing the cash short fall.
Part time jobs offer a way out of this mess. Working as little as an extra 8 hours a week can put an extra $500 into your pocket and that's enough to make a big difference, especially if two of you are doing it. These part time jobs can sometimes be regular jobs that you do on your day off or they might be side jobs that you do in the evening or from your home.
It can take awhile to find a part time job. There are online job search engines that are worth having a look at like Monster. You can search by area and by part time on most of these sites, which will then give you a list of all the part time jobs in your area.
Part time jobs are usually found listed in your local newspaper too. And don't forget about word of mouth. Perhaps the corner store or the pub you always stop at are looking for some part time help. Maybe the person that served you mentioned it. If it's something that interests you then you should find out who does the hiring and contact them right away.
Part time jobs are a way to make ends meet but if you are both having to hold one down it will more time away from home and from the kids. It's important that you find a workable balance between family and income. It's best if you and your partners can alternate shifts so that one of you is at home with the kids in the evening or on weekends. After all, they don't see you during the week so you really don't want them at the sitters on the weekends or evenings.
It's getting tougher and tougher to make ends meet but thankfully there are part time jobs available to help fill the void of missing income.
