It really depends on whom you ask. A person who is well established in his job and rising the career ladder fast will never take a part time or temp job. But a student from college would be more than glad to take up any part time job to pull in extra cash to improve his lifestyle. Such jobs can also give you variety in job experience.
A family crisis that requires additional capital is also another reason people work multiple shifts and need to know where to go to get the best pay for their precious time.
Whatever the nature of the job, being employed on a part time basis has helped improved many lives and has brought in that additional income in a numerous households.
Most importantly, many homemakers have been able to make most of such opportunities, so as to be more productive and creative in managing their homes.
There are also part time jobs for those who have retired because of the age factor. These jobs are mainly for the senior citizens who bring in experience, thereby helping out in the company or organizations. Such jobs are more consultative or advisory in nature.