List your premium service provider profile on homefriday.com.au and get work where, when and how you want it - and, most importantly, for HOW MUCH. This is the perfect scenario for all the Gen Y'ers who are leaving school, or have uni holidays. Your listing works its butt off on the website without you lifting a finger or raising a sweat. These are the good bits, as I see them:

• Your profile listing is free. Actually, it's not usually. But key in this code summa08 on the payment page and you get a freebie. Whataguy!
  
• You get automatic job alerts when someone needs you in your area.
• Set your price. Not only to be rewarded for your skills, but it can moderate according to demand. If you are flooded, jack the price a bit. If you need more work, trim it back.
• Get eBay-style feedback. Just like the traditional word of mouth. Your reward for being good at what you do. And a great calling card for other jobs.
  
• Pick up great casual jobs where you want them. Beachside places are full of opportunity for babysitters, gardeners, cleaners, nannies...you get the drift. Do some gardening in the morning, surf in the afternoon, babysit the occasional night. It's your choice.
• Cash is king.