“Cash in hand” or “under the table” work should really be the last resort, I am not promoting illegal work but obviously in some countries it is easier to find this type of work. I’ve done some research and here are a few countries that are worth trying to get bar/restaurant/club/hostel/hotel work. Best of Luck.
* Greece - the Greek Isles during the summer season
* Ibiza, Spain - enough said and supposedly there is a big “black market” in Spain.
* London - especially if you are an English Speaker
* Ireland - same as London
* Amsterdam, Netherlands - I add this with great caution because the chances of getting under the table work here are very very very small. You are not only competing with the Dutch but with EU citizens and every backpacker American who wants to prolong their stay!
* other countries it is possible too, especially if you are here for a longer period of time. Try teaching english, but it won’t be possible to get clients if you are only staying in a particular country for anything less than a month.
* Another possibility is au pairing - but with legalties you need an Au Pair visa however you might find some stints doing English Babysitting. I’ve gotten up to 10 euro an hour for some vacationing families in Paris.
No commitment is just that - sometimes you can find a way to earn some extra cash other times you won’t. Timing is everything. So keep an eye out for signs and network, network, network. Usually knowing someone is always an advantage in finding leads to seasonal or temporary jobs. This should only be a temporary and last resort because you don’t want to get caught by authorities. Chances of this are rare, but possible. I have done some under the table work, but never in a public place like a restaurant or bar.
More to come….
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