How can I get a job.

I am, 47 yo male. I have PhD in Math. I weigh 160 kg, thus I can not move too much. I have Moderate Autism and Moderate Depression -- yes I am disabled. I do not drive.

I would like to find a job with 15 hour/week work for something like $12/hour. Where should I look? Is $12/hour too much for me?

 

I've had many part time jobs. Go to Indeed.com and search your interests. Data entry seems to be a popular one. 12/hour is not too much for you.

 

employ yourself. Consulting.

 

Accounting, payroll mgmt. services?

 

If you have a Phd in Math you shouldn't have much trouble getting some kind of job.

 

Thank you -- will try to find a job.

 

^^^^^ All great replies, I honestly couldn't add a thing.

 

Thanks everyone!

 

For the education you have, 12 an hour sounds like too little for you. I think your best bet would be to look for some kind of recruiter (head hunter) that places people with your skill set. Or contact any recruiter because they all network and trade resumes like baseball cards. That's what I would do.

 

I heard the bean counter association is in need of bean counters..

 

There are home jobs such as a medical transcriber to explore.

 

Why don't you lose a hundred pounds for Christmas this year?

 

Tutoring! I made $10 an hour tutoring other students in college, and that was 30 years ago.t You might be able use skype in many cases. I was also able to do some work for a local school district by privately tutoring students who couldn't attend school for some reason. I was teaching classes of all types, for grades 5-12. I think they paid $15 an hour; again, a long time ago.

You might also look into phone solicitations.

 

Will renew my profile on tutoring sites and add myself to Craig's list today!

 

Thank you. How can I find a head hunter?

 

If there is any way to get connected with the college crowd... They used to have bulletin boards in the various buildings on campus, where you could advertise. I don't know the modern equivalent... maybe that still works. I got the job with the school district by calling a local hs. They were DYING for tutors and couldn't wait to put me to work. I had about 5 or 6 students by the end of the first week.

Maybe you can call a local college and ask for ideas? Maybe you can post an ad [or in your case, an add ] on a college website.

 

I would look on google to find one, or a staffing agency, and explain what you're skills are and what you're looking for. If they can't help you, they can usually refer you to a person that can. The recruiter will probably also give you advice on your resume and for the interviews you go on. Call/email a few to increase your odds. Good luck on your job hunt, and don't get discouraged.

 

Thanks -- I will start today.

 

Thank you! Will do!

 

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I would aim higher for salary. They will likely ask what kind of salary you are looking for, or how much you're making now.

And keep in mind that these guys are salesmen that just want to place you somewhere so they can make a commission. The bigger you're starting salary, the bigger the commission they get. If a job doesn't feel right for you, don't be afraid to say you're not interested and want to keep looking. They can get pushy sometimes.

 

What would be reasonable to ask for in Tutoring -- in order to avoid scaring away all tutorees ?

 

I really have no idea. I'm sure you could find that out online as well. Like an average or something.

 

Statistically, the best place to find a job is through someone you know personally.

With the requirements you put forth, a recruiter or head hunter is possibly not a viable option for you. Staffing agencies also tend to seek out people who can work full time, on site, with their clients. Tutoring normally requires you to go to them; or them to come to you for sessions. If getting out and about is of no interest you will need to provide suitable space for clients--all things to consider.

Depending on your professional areas of functional expertise, your best bet could be working from your home office by freelancing or consulting on jobs commensurate with your skills and educational level.

Update your resume. Put your best skills up front. Determine your market value and know what you have to offer and what you are willing to do.

There are probably more opportunities out there than you realize for a math PhD... you didn't mention what were some of your functional skills however. Math covers such a broad range of possibilities from actuarial to programming, statistics to modeling...

Here's another online site for professionals seeking freelance work...

Best to you in your search. Maintain a positive outlook.

https://www.freelancer.com/work/online-job-bidding/

 

I had to read that taunting and insults?

 

That there in red is the real truth....Linking and connections go a long way for employers to want to hire someone and even more important for those who decide to start their own businesses. The more links one makes the more opportunities will be presented. Good luck!!