Five "Quick Cash" Jobs

Everyone runs into a rough patch every now and again, but thankfully, there are ways to renew hope for financial survival. If you've found yourself in a position that requires immediate payment, try one of these jobs.

1. Dog Walking

Believe it or not, this is still an in-demand business just waiting to be started in your neck of the woods. Put up fliers around your neighborhood or knock on doors, letting people know of your services. Odds are, you'll receive several jobs in one day, and since dogs need walked often, you might find yourself a healthy residual income.

Dog walkers charge between $20.00 and $40.00 per hour, per dog, so the income potential is virtually unlimited. If you think you can handle more than one dog at a time, you can multiply your income all in one hour.

Added Bonus: You can make a career out of walking dogs and other pet care services. Check out this website to see how a group of people turned a hobby into a booming business.

2. Phone Book Delivery

Every community has a phone book, and the phone book company is always looking for delivery men and women. If you have a vehicle and if you don't mind lots of exercise, this might be a great career with which to earn money on a part-time basis.

Most phone book companies pay by the delivery, and you can earn up to $400/day delivering phone books. You will need a vehicle with a valid driver license and insurance, but as long as you meet those requirements, you'll be hired, and you can enjoy same-day payment.

Added Bonus: You'll get lots of exercise while you work. Check out Monster's website for job advertisements in your area.

3. Dealership Driver

This is one of the easiest jobs in the world, and it's great for earning quick cash. Car dealerships hire people to bring new and used cars to the service desks for test drives and for purchase. All you need is a valid driver license and a clean record, and you can have a job where you drive all sorts of fancy new cars every day.

Most dealerships pay between $13.00 and $15.00 per hour for drivers to provide this service, and you don't need any special training.

Added Bonus: You get to drive hot cars for a living, and working for dealerships will usually get you a discount on a new car of your own.

4. Valet Parking

If you live near a major metro area, there are literally hundreds of place that offer Valet Parking. Valets earn a salary in addition to tips, and since you'll be catering to a high-class crowd, the tips will be even larger.

Added Bonus: With this job, you can earn tips right away, and then wait a week for a paycheck from the company that hired you.

5. Bartending

This is another job that will earn you big tips, and it doesn't take years of classes to become certified. Online, you can get your bartending certification for as little as $40.00, and you can start work the next day.

The great thing about bartending is you get to work in a fun, lively atmosphere. Most bartenders spend all night pouring drinks and chatting with the customers, which will bring you even bigger tips. Plus, you'll be earning a weekly salary from the bar, which will just add to your tips.

Added Bonus: If you're a night person, you can stay up late and sleep in the next morning. Visit Bartending School Online for information about obtaining your license.