Just preparing for my interview now. After applying for a least 40 jobs in UK, I took a chance and emailed a print company here in Spain who were looking for UK sales Representatives on a commission only basis. I said the position would interest me for a small basic salary and perhaps less commission. Anyway they called me and said they would be interested in speaking to me so here I am polishing my shoes.
The company is about an hour and a half away from where we live. I would be initially driving down there each day, followed by a long spell in the UK, then hopefully I could base myself at home and fly to the UK when required. It could mean long spells away from home at the beginning, but believe me it is the best of a few bad options, and the main thing is that the girls can stay here and not have to leave their schools or friends.
I did manage to sort out some google ads on this page (if you hadn't noticed). See if they can generate any money. If you come up with a great website or blog then give it a bash. Lizzy has also written a few more travel tips for an online travel magazine.
If you are a new reader to my blog its about an ordinary family trying to get through the recession like millions of others. We are British couple who moved to a small town in Spain in order to give our girls a better way of life. The last resort would be to move the girls back to the UK at this stage in their lives (they are 2 and 8 years old). My goal is to get us all through this without any disruption to our girls lives.
If you are struggling, just keep going.
Good luck
John
Friday, January 16, 2009
Monday, January 12, 2009
January 12th 2009
Ok 3rd post here. Just to recap:
The money is running out and I need to start working by the 1st of February!
I never want to be in this position again! I have come to the conclusion that the best way to achieve this is to try and create several different (small) revenue streams. I am not looking to get rich quick or make a million, but just want to get the cash to start trickling in. Any money making schemes I come up with here, you are more than welcome to try yourselves. I suppose writing this blog should actually ensure I follow through with any ideas.
Firstly I'm going to get some google ads on this blog which could generate cash, not much, but its worth a try. If anyone is unfamiliar with this, then please type 'adsense' into google search, you will then get the information you need.
Secondly, Lizzy has just started writing for an online travel magazine which, again, may generate some money.
On the job front - I have applied for over 30 jobs since mid December and have just lined up my first interview which is on Friday.
Wish me luck
John
The money is running out and I need to start working by the 1st of February!
I never want to be in this position again! I have come to the conclusion that the best way to achieve this is to try and create several different (small) revenue streams. I am not looking to get rich quick or make a million, but just want to get the cash to start trickling in. Any money making schemes I come up with here, you are more than welcome to try yourselves. I suppose writing this blog should actually ensure I follow through with any ideas.
Firstly I'm going to get some google ads on this blog which could generate cash, not much, but its worth a try. If anyone is unfamiliar with this, then please type 'adsense' into google search, you will then get the information you need.
Secondly, Lizzy has just started writing for an online travel magazine which, again, may generate some money.
On the job front - I have applied for over 30 jobs since mid December and have just lined up my first interview which is on Friday.
Wish me luck
John
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