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Jimellow · 11-09-2008, 03:06 PM

You could get involved in after hours drug testing. Companies often outsource the testing of employees to contractors, who will then do the testing for them and submit the results.

The example I'm familiar with involved meeting the person being tested at the hospital, filling out some paper work, giving them a cup to urinate in, leaving the sample at the hospital, and faxing out the paper work. The worker was on call during a given time (11:00 PM - 3:00 AM, as an example), and pay is approximately $75.00 per session. Sessions generally last 30-45 minutes, but the testee has the ability to drag the session out to four hours; as that is the longest one is obligated to wait before failing the test by default.

The work is subcontracter work. Thus you're taxed as an employer and employee, and also should account for gas use and related expenses. Net profit on the $75.00 per session came to about $40-45 after setting aside money for the aforementioned expenses. You receive the pay in full and it's your responsibility to put money aside for taxes.

I was considering this type of job, but ultimately opted against it, as I'm not fond of being on call at odd hours of the night. I felt it would detrimentally affect my sleep pattern; ultimately interfering with working out, guitar practice, and enjoying life.

That being said, the potential for respectable secondary income is there if you're content with the parameters of the job.

11-09-2008, 03:06 PM	#3 (permalink)
Jimellow Junkie	You could get involved in after hours drug testing. Companies often outsource the testing of employees to contractors, who will then do the testing for them and submit the results. The example I'm familiar with involved meeting the person being tested at the hospital, filling out some paper work, giving them a cup to urinate in, leaving the sample at the hospital, and faxing out the paper work. The worker was on call during a given time (11:00 PM - 3:00 AM, as an example), and pay is approximately $75.00 per session. Sessions generally last 30-45 minutes, but the testee has the ability to drag the session out to four hours; as that is the longest one is obligated to wait before failing the test by default. The work is subcontracter work. Thus you're taxed as an employer and employee, and also should account for gas use and related expenses. Net profit on the $75.00 per session came to about $40-45 after setting aside money for the aforementioned expenses. You receive the pay in full and it's your responsibility to put money aside for taxes. I was considering this type of job, but ultimately opted against it, as I'm not fond of being on call at odd hours of the night. I felt it would detrimentally affect my sleep pattern; ultimately interfering with working out, guitar practice, and enjoying life. That being said, the potential for respectable secondary income is there if you're content with the parameters of the job. __________________ Desperation is no excuse for lowering one's standards.