Utilize Your Resources

So, we all want extra money. But where do we want it? I think the answer is pretty clear!
We want it in our hands, pockets, wallets or bank accounts!

But money which you can earn yet not ever see a dime of in your hand, be of use? The simple answer is Yes!

Now, I have encountered this question a few times by friends who are also looking for potential ways to earn some cash online and I always give them MY train of thought on the matter of using Amazon's Mturk, yet, not being of the USA or India, I cannot withdraw this money. So why do I dare persist? For money I may never get to see...

There is always the possibility that in the future they may decide to implement the check system worldwide or even go as far as to pay through online payment processors! But, if it never happens, then what?

Well, I did not realize the full potential of Amazon's Mturk till my friend's birthday came up recently. I used to use Mturk sparingly and therefore did not maximize my earning potential with them in the first month of using this website.

My second month with them is when the realization truly hit me. They have an option that allows you to withdraw money to a gift certificate account where you can purchase stuff off their website and my friend's birthday was slowly creeping up around the corner. Even though he is living thousands of miles away from me, I had to get him something! We have been friends for over 5 years so how could I forget him or his birthday, he doesn't forget mine!

A thought literally leapt into my head at that moment and it hit me, Amazon. They have some items where you can add a gift wrapping option so it was perfect! I sat for a second and thought about what he may like and I searched it on their website. It came up with over 500 results, each one being just as hard to choose from as the other.

I finally found an item I thought he would like (he loves it by the way!) and in the process found stuff I would like to get myself! Unfortunately, not utilizing my resource on the first month of using Mturk, I did not have enough to buy him the present I was looking at. So, I began...
Everyday I'd make a little time in the evening to do some HITs. I was surprised to learn at the end of June I had accumulated $81 dollars! in addition to my previous month of earnings which brought me close to $100USD total!

I withdrew about $30 bucks to the gift certificate account and bought him a birthday present with no hassle to myself. So the shipping cost just a bit...but so what?! I wasn't going to be seeing a penny of that money in my hand anytime soon anyway!

Now by utilizing this website, I just recently ordered myself a cake decorating tip set I was eyeing for a few months at another website no less (they have a store on Amazon!) A pair of high heels that I just can't find in my country at all.

Now, I have a friend in the USA and her birthday is soon and it crossed my mind to get her a pendant with her birthstone. Well I happened across a lovely sterling silver pendant with her birthstone in and it comes with a chain and FREE Shipping!

So as you can see, this could come in really handy for buying presents or just getting yourself items you want without having to dip into your wallet, weekly salary or bank accounts. No need to pull out that credit card either!

Personally I like this idea, but as usual it is always up to YOU to decide what you believe is good for you and what is not. But I do hope this article has given you some nice ideas and if you have websites with the same potential as this one, I'd love to hear about them.

I'd love your feedback on if you found this article helpful, dull, a waste of time or even if you just have questions, feel free to leave a comment and I will get back to you all as soon as possible.

Remember it takes cents to make dollars.

Good luck with your online money quest.
Roxanne