To wonder if I should try to get a summer job

[treesandplants]

Dh is off so wouldn’t need childcare, and finances are pretty dire.

But the thought makes me feel so down.

A dbs isn't expensive OP, most places pay for them too. Do you drive? Home carers are in demand die to high turnover. They also have people who walk their routes. What sector did u work nights in? Any opportunities for part time? Apply for night shelf stacking in a supermarket? Night shift at a 24hr garage?

SSorry if I've read this wrong OP but I'm getting the impression that you want us to say no because you've left it too late.

I'm not being nosey but why is DH off for August, was it planned or unplanned? Will it happen again next year? Does it happen any other time of the year?

Are you living in a city or a town? Do you have access to a car or public transport?

Are things so bad for financial reasons or other reasons? I know you said finances are dire but is that the only problem?

We can't really help without knowing a bit more, not personal information but generalities.

May be a bit late for a summer job, but sign up for temping agencies and jobs
You may get something for Christmas holidays.

Some local holiday clubs for kids might need an extra person. They must be hectic over August.

'Thanks. What should I type into google for that?

Bloody hell. Do you want us to fill in the application form and go to the interviews for you too?'

Quite

If you wanted to work you'd be out there sourcing some.

Every single thing suggests has been it with a bit of an excuse TBH

Just google wedding caterer ‘county you live in’. Mine is often desperate for staff as they rely on students a lot who can be somewhat unreliable.

Doesn’t sound to me like you want to work tbh

You sound like you can't really be bothered op

All the 'summer jobs' are taken by enthusiastic students round here

Do you have a degree?

Unfortunately I think you've left it far too late for a summer job

What is it about taking a summer job that makes you feel so down?

Why does it have to be a summer job? I’m sure your partner doesn’t work 7 days. Just sounds like you’ve got zero drive and no initiative

I do have a degree, yes.

It makes me feel down because it was so stressful before.

What are your current skills and experience so we have something to go on? You're sounding very negative about everything.

I’m not intending to. But there’s no point me saying that’s a great idea if I know it isn’t practical.

Another here who thinks you have left it too late for Summer jobs, we are almost in to August, Summer will be over soon.

Yes, but I really mean when it was practical for us to do so.

Is there a local uniform suppliers shop they need extra hands specifically in August.

When I was a student I signed up with a temp agency in the summer and did things like stuffing envelopes and filing. I'm sure supermarkets would take you on too - you could do weekdays in August and then maybe move to weekend shifts after that.

If you go on the major jobs websites (indeed, monster, gumtree) and search immediate start, you will see a lot of jobs that want people to start tomorrow

Ok, not all will be suitable but some might.

Also if you have any tourist attractions near by, pop in and ask since August is their busiest time.

But you'd need to be enthusiastic and committed enough to show up every day which it doesn't sound like you are

You do realise that plenty work and then go home to their children and parent so not sure why you think it would be hard the other way round.

If you are struggling financially then you need to step up and help. It's not all down to your partner.

There’s a few things going on boxsets I do know what you mean but can’t get into it here.

There are jobs out there, but you need to put in the effort to look and apply. You could get a job in evenings and weekends when your DH is at work. If you drive this will open up more opportunities for you.

You stated you have a degree and worked with children. Is that transferable to tutoring?

I just Googled 'summer jobs near me' . There were 1,082 jobs listed...

Have you gone down the selling stuff on eBay route?