# Earning cash ideas **URL:** \ **Category:** School and/or work\ **Created:** [August 12, 2026, 9:26pm UTC](https://schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/t/earning-cash-ideas/7947 "2026-08-12T21:26:36Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 19\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![AussieSchiz](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/71c47a/32.png) [@AussieSchiz](https://schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/u/AussieSchiz)\ **Post date:** [August 12, 2026, 9:26pm UTC](https://schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/t/earning-cash-ideas/7947/1 "2026-08-12T21:26:36Z")
Hey sz fam. So im very sick of being broke all the time stuck on disability. I cant really handle getting a full on official job but i need to make more money to get by. I want cash so my disability doesnt get reduced which would defeat the purpose. After rent and bills and everything i cant even afford to eat for the second week in the fortnightly pay cycle every time. Its driving me mad. Any ideas for ways to make some cash on the side? ---
**Author:** ![SzSupportAdmin](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex012/user_avatar/schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/szsupportadmin/32/334_2.png) [@SzSupportAdmin](https://schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/u/SzSupportAdmin)\ **Post date:** [August 12, 2026, 9:29pm UTC](https://schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/t/earning-cash-ideas/7947/2 "2026-08-12T21:29:57Z")
Theres always pickpocket. Nah, I’m just kidding. Maybe ask friends and family if they have any odd jobs for you. Lawn mowing could be a decent source of income this time of year. Lots of people need their lawns mowed. I mean if you are looking for unconvential stuff and not an official job. IDK. ---
**Author:** ![jukebox](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/b487fb/32.png) [@jukebox](https://schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/u/jukebox)\ **Post date:** [August 12, 2026, 9:30pm UTC](https://schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/t/earning-cash-ideas/7947/3 "2026-08-12T21:30:36Z")
I hear you…I have no ideas as I can’t work. ---
**Author:** ![Schizbro](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex012/user_avatar/schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/schizbro/32/16560_2.png) [@Schizbro](https://schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/u/Schizbro)\ **Post date:** [August 12, 2026, 9:35pm UTC](https://schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/t/earning-cash-ideas/7947/4 "2026-08-12T21:35:51Z")
Odd jobs man… advertise on social media or put flyers up… theres always people who need work done at home who want someone else to do it It can be tricky but you can turn down work if you dont want to try it. Thats the easiest thing really Buying and reselling stuff is popular too. Can be time consuming but if you get good at it you can make a lot. ---
**Author:** ![Mars](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex012/user_avatar/schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/mars/32/4869_2.png) [@Mars](https://schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/u/Mars)\ **Post date:** [August 12, 2026, 9:39pm UTC](https://schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/t/earning-cash-ideas/7947/5 "2026-08-12T21:39:10Z")
You are Australian so emu racing bets ---
**Author:** ![77nick77](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex012/user_avatar/schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/77nick77/32/147_2.png) [@77nick77](https://schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/u/77nick77)\ **Post date:** [August 12, 2026, 9:40pm UTC](https://schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/t/earning-cash-ideas/7947/6 "2026-08-12T21:40:41Z")
Get a part time job working in a department store stocking shelves or a custodial job or doing light warehouse work etc. I’ve been working part time for decades and I’m able to collect my full SSDI benefits. I think the monthly ceiling is around $1500-$1600 dollars, you can earn up to that much each month and keep your benefits. I unloaded trucks in my thirties and was a park ranger in my forties. Also worked at Target, Macy’s, Sears and Kohl’s. ---
**Author:** ![Lilyofthevalley](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex012/user_avatar/schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/lilyofthevalley/32/52_2.png) [@Lilyofthevalley](https://schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/u/Lilyofthevalley)\ **Post date:** [August 12, 2026, 9:58pm UTC](https://schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/t/earning-cash-ideas/7947/7 "2026-08-12T21:58:17Z")
Cash jobs like labor, dog walking, pet sitting, picking up dog poop, and cleaning people’s homes. You can state you only accept cash ---
**Author:** ![yinyang](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex012/user_avatar/schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/yinyang/32/14062_2.png) [@yinyang](https://schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/u/yinyang)\ **Post date:** [August 12, 2026, 10:06pm UTC](https://schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/t/earning-cash-ideas/7947/8 "2026-08-12T22:06:40Z")
@AussieSchiz What industry or work did you used to do? What is your technical trade? ---
**Author:** ![POET](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex012/user_avatar/schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/poet/32/485_2.png) [@POET](https://schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/u/POET)\ **Post date:** [August 13, 2026, 5:15am UTC](https://schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/t/earning-cash-ideas/7947/9 "2026-08-13T05:15:44Z")
Sorry to hear that man, I understand what you mean completely tho. Sucks when money’s tight.. maybe a pt can help or like cash contribution jobs. Idk how it works there but here you can earn a certain amount before it gets reduced ---
**Author:** ![Joker](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex012/user_avatar/schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/joker/32/13470_2.png) [@Joker](https://schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/u/Joker)\ **Post date:** [August 13, 2026, 9:16am UTC](https://schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/t/earning-cash-ideas/7947/10 "2026-08-13T09:16:00Z")
Buying and selling online might be a good idea ---
**Author:** ![anon80779285](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/919ad9/32.png) [@anon80779285](https://schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/u/anon80779285)\ **Post date:** [August 13, 2026, 9:21am UTC](https://schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/t/earning-cash-ideas/7947/11 "2026-08-13T09:21:08Z")
Do you smoke/vape? ---
**Author:** ![Wave](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex012/user_avatar/schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/wave/32/14465_2.png) [@Wave](https://schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/u/Wave)\ **Post date:** [August 13, 2026, 3:01pm UTC](https://schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/t/earning-cash-ideas/7947/12 "2026-08-13T15:01:06Z")
> [@77nick77](#): > > I’ve been working part time for decades and I’m able to collect my full SSDI I don’t think they would allow this in my state It could be just a California law ---
**Author:** ![AussieSchiz](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/71c47a/32.png) [@AussieSchiz](https://schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/u/AussieSchiz)\ **Post date:** [August 13, 2026, 7:01pm UTC](https://schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/t/earning-cash-ideas/7947/13 "2026-08-13T19:01:22Z")
I dunno. Ive done tons of different entry level jobs over the years. Kitchen hand/dishy, factory work, department store, fast food etc. The closest thing to a ‘trade’ as you say would be when i worked as a panner making millions of chocolate coated macadamia nuts in a factory for a couple years. ---
**Author:** ![AussieSchiz](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/71c47a/32.png) [@AussieSchiz](https://schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/u/AussieSchiz)\ **Post date:** [August 13, 2026, 7:02pm UTC](https://schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/t/earning-cash-ideas/7947/14 "2026-08-13T19:02:59Z")
I used to smoke and vape and i could really go some lately. But alas, i have quit for a few weeks and trying not to go back. My gf would kick my ass if i do go back haha. ---
**Author:** ![TumbleBee](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex012/user_avatar/schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/tumblebee/32/6298_2.png) [@TumbleBee](https://schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/u/TumbleBee)\ **Post date:** [August 13, 2026, 7:08pm UTC](https://schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/t/earning-cash-ideas/7947/15 "2026-08-13T19:08:20Z")
Could you breed cats, dogs, or some other Aussie pets? ---
**Author:** ![AussieSchiz](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/71c47a/32.png) [@AussieSchiz](https://schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/u/AussieSchiz)\ **Post date:** [August 13, 2026, 7:11pm UTC](https://schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/t/earning-cash-ideas/7947/16 "2026-08-13T19:11:56Z")
How does that work? Get dogs and sell thier puppies or something? ---
**Author:** ![Mr\_Hope](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex012/user_avatar/schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/mr_hope/32/7092_2.png) [@Mr\_Hope](https://schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/u/Mr_Hope)\ **Post date:** [August 13, 2026, 7:16pm UTC](https://schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/t/earning-cash-ideas/7947/17 "2026-08-13T19:16:23Z")
We got a few bottles and can people where I live. You get 20-30 cents for each bottle you collect. ---
**Author:** ![TumbleBee](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex012/user_avatar/schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/tumblebee/32/6298_2.png) [@TumbleBee](https://schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/u/TumbleBee)\ **Post date:** [August 13, 2026, 7:44pm UTC](https://schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/t/earning-cash-ideas/7947/18 "2026-08-13T19:44:29Z")
Yeah I think it’s better money for rare breeds. Or you could grow microgreens 🌱 and sell those. ---
**Author:** ![labratmat](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex012/user_avatar/schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/labratmat/32/16_2.png) [@labratmat](https://schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/u/labratmat)\ **Post date:** [August 14, 2026, 12:04am UTC](https://schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/t/earning-cash-ideas/7947/19 "2026-08-14T00:04:37Z")
Yeah, he is australian right? Maybe he could rent out his pockets to kangaroos too 😃