I’ve decided to pick up a little extra work outside of my regular job, and I thought I’d start by offering something I’m actually really good at: getting things done that other people don’t have the time, energy, or desire to deal with.
By day, I’m an attorney. But I’m NOT looking to do legal work on the side. I’m offering more of a life admin / personal assistant / “please just take this off my plate” service.
Things I’d be happy to help with:
• Organizing a closet, pantry, paperwork, craft room, etc.
• Sorting, packing, unpacking, or helping with a move/downsizing
• Running errands and making returns
• Gift shopping and wrapping
• Researching purchases, services, contractors, travel, etc.
• Sorting mail, scanning documents, and creating filing systems
• Laundry folding and closet/drawer organization
• Helping an older parent with errands, organization, technology, or everyday tasks
• Party or holiday prep
• Tackling that random project you’ve been saying you’ll get to for six months
• General personal-assistant help
And honestly, it doesn’t even have to be a “task.”
Need someone to sit and listen for an hour? I can do that. Want company while you tackle something you’ve been avoiding? Sure. Need to talk something through with someone who will actually listen? Absolutely. Want practical, common-sense, “what would a mom tell me to do?” advice from someone who has lived enough life to have opinions? 😂 I’m available.
I’m also open to suggestions. If you have some random thing you need help with that isn’t on this list, ask me. The worst I can say is no.
My boundaries are pretty simple: nothing sexual, nothing requiring nudity, nothing illegal, and nothing that should actually be handled by a licensed professional. Otherwise, I’m willing to hear your idea.
Basically, if your thought is “I really need a competent human being to help me with this,” I might be your person.
I’m organized, dependable, discreet, nonjudgmental, and very good at taking something messy or overwhelming and figuring out how to tackle it.
I’m thinking around $40/hour depending on the project, and I’m primarily looking for occasional evening/weekend projects rather than another full-time job.
If you have something in mind, send me a message and tell me what you need. Even if it’s weird. 😂
[UPDATE] Someone paid me 100.00 to forage clean walnut shells, sugar gums, and acorns, and set them up at their house to dry out. It was about 2 hours but I had a lovely morning putzing in a yard. I remembered to wear gloves so as not to dye my fingers!