What is that person doing on the corner Mommy??
You might see them on a day to day basis or you might not. I know I do, specially in San Diego. Some just stand with their big bright and vibrant signs pointing to some business or a Big Event that is happening nearby. There are some, how some how defy the laws of physics, spin the sign and do "tricks" to attract people. These unique and skilled individuals are called Sign Spinners.
What would I need to know first before pursuing this kind of work?
Taking from personal experience, (Yes I've been a Sign Spinner before), you need determination and you can't let your personal life effect your job. At some points while doing this job, you get allot of time to think about stuff cause everything you do after a while is "Muscle Memory" I recommend listening to music when this happens.
Just like the Boy Scout motto says, "Be Prepared!" The elements are your enemy, specially if its a really sunny day and your out on the corner or where ever for more then 2 hours. Water! Water! Water! I can't say it enough. You'll be sweating, specially if your active while doing the job. Sunscreen is also a must! All you need is to be engulfed in a sunburn that would put Rudolf's Nose to shame.
Also, don't be afraid to take breaks every 2 hours. Your in titled to them after all, specially since its the law. I usually took 10-15 min breaks every 2 hours and I usually had a little snack to help keep me going.
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I want to be a Sign Holder/Spinner now! Where do I look for a job though?
You can usually (not all the time) find someone on Craigslist looking to hire someone to hold or spin a sign for their business. I usually make a search on the Craigslist website saying, "Sign Spinner/Twirler/ Holder" or just plain "Sign". Matter of fact, I actually got my first Sign job from Craigslist.
There is one company that does come to mind that will hire and TRAIN you to be a sign spinner for them. You might have heard or seem them before, but they are AArrow Advertising. Once trained in some tricks, they send you out to specific locations around town to advertise for businesses and events. The good thing about this company is that they pay you based on the amount of tricks you've mastered and there are Endless amount of tricks to master! So depending on your enthusiasm, you could make some really decent money with them hourly.
The Pay
Depending on who you deal with, either from some random business or with AArrow, you could start making $9 to $11 Bucks an hour, but that could be different depending on where you live. Usually here in San Diego, on average, people pay around $10. However, there are some people who try to pay 9 bucks, which is the min wage currently. So if you find someone like that, you should try to negotiate with them for higher pay or don't bother (unless you really need a job, then of course go for it anyways cause money is money after all.)
Conclusion
Being a Sign Spinner is a good job if your young, in decent shape (you don't have to be, but it helps a little to get the job) and in need of a job. If you find a sign spinning job, my hats off to you. Be prepared to get honked at by people in their cars (that is actually a good thing!!) Have fun doing it and go wild. Spin that sign!
Links
CraigsList - http://www.craigslist.org/
AArrow Advertising - http://www.aarrowads.com/
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