Paleo Diet and Paleolithic Diet Questions & Answers

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I've previously mentioned the fact that grad school is kicking my bank account's ass and I'm looking for part-time work to lower my stress levels. I did see Stephan's post about paleo jobs but that thread seems to be more focused on full-time careers.

I'd love to find work as a butcher or a farmhand to get a better understanding of where my food is coming from but I wouldn't know the first thing about getting such a position. I'm sure there are also a lot of other opportunities related to the paleo lifestyle as well, I'm just having trouble brainstorming and figuring out how to get my foot in the door.

Not sure if this question is paleo enough but I just wanted to see if anyone had any experience or suggestions on getting part-time "paleo work."

Thanks in advance.

flag	asked Nov 4 2011 at 5:02 Nutritionator 5,306●1●8●39

I have no idea, but I will definitely be watching this thread! Good question. – A at Grain Free Diet Nov 4 2011 at 5:28

Get some firsthand input -- go to a butcher, farmer, etc. and just talk. You could contact your favorite local brand. You might not find anything in the actual 'production' (i.e., butchering, sowing, etc.), but you could get involved in business side. – BJ Nov 4 2011 at 6:09

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Chris Kresser is looking for a PT virtual assistant right now - part time. Check his web page if you are tech savvy. – FuelRestMotion Nov 4 2011 at 9:19

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Craigslist it... – Allie Nov 4 2011 at 11:13

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I actually did apply with Chris, have my fingers crossed! – Nutritionator Nov 4 2011 at 17:04

Senneth · Answer 1 · 2011-11-04 16:34:15Z UTC

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What about learning how to build urban chicken coops and helping people set them up and learn how to care for them. You can make money off the build, money off the training, and maybe get free eggs.

answered Nov 4 2011 at 16:34

Senneth
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	These are the kind of answers I'm looking for! Very creative and very paleo. +10 if I could. – Nutritionator Nov 4 2011 at 17:04
	I had another idea for you! What about presenting at local health food stores on Paleo eating? Like a mini seminar. Even local books stores might like that, especially if they had multiple paleo/primal book offerings. – Senneth Nov 4 2011 at 18:24

David Csonka · Answer 2 · 2011-11-04 17:33:14Z UTC

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Apply for a farmhand internship at Joel Salatin's Polyface Farm in Virginia.

If I was college-aged again and had a chance to do everything over, I'd seriously consider it.

Being able to grow food sustainably is a much more valuable skill-set than being able to write code - despite what the current economics might suggest.

answered Nov 4 2011 at 17:33

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Looked into it, I'd love to do it but it runs through Sept. and classes start the end of August. Great suggestion though, probably the most paleo farm in the country. – Nutritionator Nov 4 2011 at 20:48

Edward J. Edmonds · Answer 3 · 2011-11-04 09:10:30Z UTC

When I was a teenager I worked at small town grocery store. I worked in produce and then "transferred" over to the meat department. They had an in house butcher. By transferred I mean after I was done with getting the produce out I would go over and ask the butcher if he wanted some help. After a while he decided that he "needed" the extra help and then that is were I worked.

If you want to work on a farm. Just drive up to a farm and ask if they need any help with daily stuff.

Heidi · Answer 4 · 2011-11-04 19:08:09Z UTC

Does your university have a "hire our students" type website linked to the career center? Our career center lets you upload a resume (or 2 or 3) and other personal info to a "hire" site that in turn lists all of the open part-time jobs and internships on campus, plus a lot more in the community and around the state/country. It's how most students on my campus find part-time jobs and internships and where most employers in the area post to find student workers. These include many "Paleo-themed" jobs at natural food stores, community agriculture, meat labs on campus etc. Many universities have similar services in their career centers, and the jobs you apply for don't have to be related to your eventual career interests. I've both hired others students to work for me (biological field assistants and nannies to take care of my kids) and applied for student jobs this way.

Cory151 · Answer 5 · 2011-11-04 19:28:17Z UTC

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Well if your single theres always the worlds oldest profession....

JK

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Cory151
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	How do I go about applying? – ROB Nov 4 2011 at 20:00
	LOL I let you know when I get it figured out. – Cory151 Nov 7 2011 at 17:45

Paleo Part-Time Jobs

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