I need to figure out a way to make a living with my van. Can anyone recommend something?
I've thought about a YouTube channel...not sure if people actually make money on Youtube anymore, though.
I've thought about starting a delivery service, but I'm only 5'2'' and I can't lift 50 pounds. I've tried delivery apps, and they all require you to lift 50 pounds.
I'm getting desperate. I don't want to sell my van, but due to a disability, I'm no longer able to make a living doing what I went to college for. (Long story...), and I don't know if I'll be able to make the payments.
I keep thinking I need to trade it in for a car, so I can drive for Uber or Lyft or Veyo. But, I don't want to sell it, because I just love it....
Anybody have luck making money with their van?
Ideas?
I been struggling to figure out what I want to do as well.. So know that you are NOT alone in trying to figure it all out. I would say stay clear from Uber or Lyft. From what I been hearing they are starting to become less profitable for the drivers. More so now than ever with the higher gas prices. Look for online jobs like customer service ie chat support, or even call center work I heard they can be done from a van if you have the right setup and they don't require a landline or wired internet connection.
Also online jobs can be a great option, many pay less than actually going to a job location. Think outside the box.. literally, get out of your van and walk your community and drive to other places. States have different minium wage. Washington I believe is $15 bucks now? Texas has no state taxes but they have property taxes that are VERY high so van life in Texas might be a great opportunity. Me I work at an overnight big box store stocking shelves. They are well known for hiring ALL types of people with different mobility limitations and pairing them in the best positions. cleaning ie sweeping the floors and driving the power scrubber could be a path to be making $14.50 an hour (13bucks an hour but with 1.50 overnight pay) Plus discount on items like food and personal supplies already needed for life anyways.
Hotels are another great option! Night audit is a very simple job, however I would suggest going more upscale than budget given the pay be better and the clientele be less... crazy. Plus in a pinch, ie extreme hot days perhaps you could seek out renting a room in the same hotel they might offer a discount or if the manager was your friend even a comp'ed room.
If you thought about delivery I would suggest you look into dominos pizza. I been noticing more and more they have their OWN dominos cars now so if you were a delivery driver for them you might be making more in tips without having to pay for gas? Not sure how that all works out and each location might be different..
If it was me I would say look for two jobs. 1 job for a job for RIGHT NOW ie big box store or a night auditor hotel cause they are always desperate for work and THEN work on searching for a more longer term job. Which when I was a night auditor I had A LOT of free time on my hands. Granted I had to work and do the books but usually during the week I would have 2-4 hours of time to myself so I could have used that time to job search and apply to some places. Gotta be careful about if they track what your searching on their computer but if you got your smart phone you can search and research that way as well. Plus having a notepaid where you can take notes from your research on your phone to review and help in your efforts can pay off greatly.
Finding a GOOD job can be very difficult that is what I went simple because I knew they were always hiring but the location might change slightly depending on their current needs. Happy job hunting, and best of luck. I always hate job hunting it is always the hardest time feeling so rejected and worried about money.
