7 'Survival Jobs' for a Dreary Market

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Regardless of what's happening in the economy, pet owners will continue to need help caring for their animals, points out Deborah Jacobson, author of Survival Jobs: 154 Ways To Make Money While Pursuing Your Dreams. Post an advertisement on Craigslist and flyers at your church or local coffee shop to promote your petsitting services for owners who are out of town or working, or for elderly people who may need someone to walk their dog.

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