It is a fact. None of us have as much money as our wants require. So we look to how we can bring in some extra spending money (for it surely will be spent) with little or no effort. Even though this is not reasonable to expect still I search Google for “extra cash” and get results that offer several ways to earn this much wanted extra cash. Articles with titles such as “30 Ways to Make Money From Home” are abundant. In the articles I have reviewed, the number of easy money making ideas varies from 10 to as many as 50, but the concept is always the same. With little effort you can make extra cash right from the comfort of your home.
Now no doubt, many of these ideas are legit and in fact I plan to try some of these, but I got to thinking of a list of my own of ideas guaranteed not to make money.
- Rent out your pet rhino. This would appeal to those individuals who have always wanted the experience of owning one but don’t have the time and space to properly care for one. Think of the possibilities at birthday parties and family gatherings that you don’t want to last too long. (Should you be concerned about the availability of such animals in your area just leave out the “h” and you’ll find plenty).However, as good as this idea seems it idea failed because most insurance plans don’t cover rhinos (or rinos either).
- Raise fruit flies. This idea seemed to be a natural last spring and summer when I couldn’t seem to get rid of the little buggers. I figured there must be a market for them somewhere. Why not collect them and sell them to medical supply houses and the like? Unfortunately those places seem to have the same problem as I do and don’t want any more flies than they already have.
- Walk exotic pets. Anyone can offer to walk dogs, but what about exotic pets? The advantage of this idea is that you would have little competition. Disadvantages include having to have the proper shots, first aid supplies (anti-venom, etc.) and equipment to handle various situations. Hey what’s wrong with putting in a little investment? Any way what kind of leash is required for a boa constrictor?
- Raise fleas for flea markets. This is a natural if you have a couple of dogs as I do. And the need must be there. You find flea markets all over the place. They must get their fleas from somewhere. You cut out the middle man and deal directly. With this undisputable logic I can’t figure out why no money was made. I guess I’ll go back to fruit flies.
- Knit items from shedded dog hair. Finally, there is a use for all those dust bunnies collecting around the house. Collect, card and spin dog hair into yarn that you either knit or crochet into something useful. If you have a dog like mine you have an unending supply of the stuff. However, you must give out the following warning: This item may give the wearer the uncontrollable urge to chase cars in traffic.
- Write complaint letters. It’s a simple truth. Everybody has something to complain about but so few have the time to do it properly. With this service the user provides the topic and you provide the complaints. Not only does it make money but it is provides the therapeutic experience of venting one’s frustrations while providing a valuable service. Unfortunately the service failed because it received too many complaints.
- Provide a written excuses service. Everyone has excuses but they seem more formidable when written down. For example who can argue with the following:
Why I cannot take out the garbage—
I’m raising fruit flies.
I’m overqualified.
The can’s not full yet.
But the smell adds ambiance to our kitchen.
I’m training the dog to do it.
The dog hid my shoes.
There’s no room in the garage.
However this service failed when people realized they can get for free all the excuses they could possibly want from listening to members of Congress.
- Sell unwanted items. This sounds great until you realize that if the item is unwanted why would anybody want to buy it?
- Sell selfies. But think about it, you’d be your only customer.
- Tutor students in what I do best. But how many ways are there to sit back in an easy chair flipping through channels with the remote?
- Write article on ways not to make money. Enough said.