Micro-jobs
So what’s all this nonsense about Micro-jobs??
Well, as I stared a bill of £3516.54 in the face, it seemed a fairly daunting prospect. Sure, my skills in creating websites that are #1 in Google for important searches are well known in my circle of friends, but how many people did I know who needed websites? Then my friend Jim had a blinding suggestion:
Why don’t you split the £3.5k into 100 “micro-jobs” of £35 each??
The simplicity of it immediately struck -- people have loads of jobs they can never be bothered to do, why not offer to do those? Plus, a year and a half of house renovation and general practicality means I’m ideally qualified for many home DIY tasks. Watch this fine Micro-job promotion video to find out more:
Micro-job Skills
- Painting
- Furniture assembly
- Misc “handyman” tasks from putting up shelves to building hen sheds
- Hard labour
- Website construction and maintenance
- Search Engine Optimisation
- Search Engine Marketing (Google Sponsored links)
- Voice over work (“Were you injured in a crash, perhaps your friend was driving…..”)
- Vehicle handling testing
- Cutting trees/rope access work
- Copywriting
- Babysitting (Am CRB checked after working as a ski guide in Feb 09)
- Driving (Exemplary driving history and only slightly soiled license)
Clearly with such a diverse range of skills, the possibilities are endless. However, I’d like to get a few more unusual jobs if I can. Feeding the Crocodiles at the local zoo? Destruction derby driver? Nothing is too challenging for MICRO-JOB MAN!
Common Micro-Job Questions
- How long is a micro-job?
Roughly 3.5-4hrs, although I am flexible for batches of Micro-jobs - Are you qualified to look at electrics and plumbing?
I can wire plugs and plumbed in my bathroom. Plus I can drink tea like the pros. - Do you do “extras”?
If the micro-jobbing doesn’t work out, I may resort to Man-whoring but I’m not there just yet. - Will you just do XYZ while you’re here?
That’s definately the Micro-job attitude! Nothing is too much trouble -- excluding the ground covered in (3). - Can you walk my dog?
The question how far and at what pace! - Will you tell me what materials to buy?
Micro-job man is definately all about making the DIY experience as easy as possible. Happy to guide along the way… - Will you provide the paint?
Materials are on top of the micro-job cost. - Do you wank horses?
No [Nick+Darren], it was just a turn of phrase I used in the 3rd video of Micro-job #4
So, if you have a budding micro-job, please email: jasper@icrashedmyfriendslotus.com
