Comments on: Comment of the week: “Get two jobs” http://www.iwillteachyoutoberich.com/blog/comment-of-the-week-get-two-jobs/ Personal finance blog for college students, recent graduates and everyone else -- including entrepreneurship -- for getting rich. Featured in the Wall Street Journal and New York Times. Sat, 21 Nov 2009 06:31:52 -0800 http://wordpress.org/?v=abc hourly 1 By: Cheska http://www.iwillteachyoutoberich.com/blog/comment-of-the-week-get-two-jobs/comment-page-1/#comment-93499 Cheska Sun, 29 Mar 2009 20:01:45 +0000 http://www.iwillteachyoutoberich.com/blog/?p=1026#comment-93499 I have been working 2 jobs since September 2008. Initially, my motivation wasn't really money.. A few months before starting working part-time in retail, I had applied for an entry-level merchandising position and the feedback that I got was that I had no retail experience.. So I thought.. hmm.. Why not get a part-time job to get retail experience? I've been juggling my 40 hrs/week day job at a non-profit and a part-time job at the mall since then.. My paycheck at the part-time job is direct deposited to my retirement account.. :) Retail is a little hard at times but I've made friends there who make work fun... @Kat: Sorry to hear about your holiday job hunt. Where I work though, we do have professionals (some have day jobs and some were laid off at their day jobs). I think it just depends where you apply. I think if you target stores that aimed at the working folks like Nordstrom or Bloomingdale's, they'd be much open to hiring professional women than Abercrombie. Good luck! I have been working 2 jobs since September 2008. Initially, my motivation wasn’t really money.. A few months before starting working part-time in retail, I had applied for an entry-level merchandising position and the feedback that I got was that I had no retail experience.. So I thought.. hmm.. Why not get a part-time job to get retail experience? I’ve been juggling my 40 hrs/week day job at a non-profit and a part-time job at the mall since then.. My paycheck at the part-time job is direct deposited to my retirement account.. :) Retail is a little hard at times but I’ve made friends there who make work fun…

@Kat: Sorry to hear about your holiday job hunt. Where I work though, we do have professionals (some have day jobs and some were laid off at their day jobs). I think it just depends where you apply. I think if you target stores that aimed at the working folks like Nordstrom or Bloomingdale’s, they’d be much open to hiring professional women than Abercrombie. Good luck!

]]> By: Mindy http://www.iwillteachyoutoberich.com/blog/comment-of-the-week-get-two-jobs/comment-page-1/#comment-89795 Mindy Fri, 20 Feb 2009 22:37:34 +0000 http://www.iwillteachyoutoberich.com/blog/?p=1026#comment-89795 Mentally, I understand the idea that working *more* is a very hard thing to do. However, with that said, it all comes down to what it takes to survive. After my ex left and saddled me with a mortgage, I cut expenses to the bone (peanut butter and crackers anyone?) and then got 2nd, 3rd, or 4th jobs. I did a lot of stuff on the side, even while going to school, to make ends meet. I babysat (sometimes up to 3 times a week, every week for months on end), I did transcription, I did house-sitting, I did pet-sitting, and I'm currently doing editorial work for two different publications. One note about the babysitting, just in case anyone is looking at this: A LOT of parents out there today just LOVE an older person to watch their kids as they are more responsible and have more authority with kids. And, as a responsible adult, you can command a higher price. Mentally, I understand the idea that working *more* is a very hard thing to do. However, with that said, it all comes down to what it takes to survive. After my ex left and saddled me with a mortgage, I cut expenses to the bone (peanut butter and crackers anyone?) and then got 2nd, 3rd, or 4th jobs. I did a lot of stuff on the side, even while going to school, to make ends meet. I babysat (sometimes up to 3 times a week, every week for months on end), I did transcription, I did house-sitting, I did pet-sitting, and I’m currently doing editorial work for two different publications. One note about the babysitting, just in case anyone is looking at this: A LOT of parents out there today just LOVE an older person to watch their kids as they are more responsible and have more authority with kids. And, as a responsible adult, you can command a higher price.

]]> By: Altestjem http://www.iwillteachyoutoberich.com/blog/comment-of-the-week-get-two-jobs/comment-page-1/#comment-88809 Altestjem Wed, 11 Feb 2009 03:38:06 +0000 http://www.iwillteachyoutoberich.com/blog/?p=1026#comment-88809 Interesting and communicative, but would be suffering with something more on this topic? Interesting and communicative, but would be suffering with something more on this topic?

]]> By: Marie Kat http://www.iwillteachyoutoberich.com/blog/comment-of-the-week-get-two-jobs/comment-page-1/#comment-88405 Marie Kat Thu, 05 Feb 2009 21:46:16 +0000 http://www.iwillteachyoutoberich.com/blog/?p=1026#comment-88405 Congratulations on that Pat. I wish I could do what your doing, but you know what you paid your do's so you should be enjoying life. But how do you pay for everything now? have you saved money? and if so where how, I'm so bad at saving but I'm trying to learn, I wish that in 30 years I can stop working and still be able to maintain a happy lifestyle Congratulations on that Pat. I wish I could do what your doing, but you know what you paid your do’s so you should be enjoying life. But how do you pay for everything now? have you saved money? and if so where how, I’m so bad at saving but I’m trying to learn, I wish that in 30 years I can stop working and still be able to maintain a happy lifestyle

]]> By: pat http://www.iwillteachyoutoberich.com/blog/comment-of-the-week-get-two-jobs/comment-page-1/#comment-88348 pat Wed, 04 Feb 2009 22:35:02 +0000 http://www.iwillteachyoutoberich.com/blog/?p=1026#comment-88348 I don't have a job. I've been off work for 7 months, hangin with my son, spending time doing things I want to do. I'll probably have to find another job eventually, but I've got a few more months/years to find something that I'll like (I hope). But, it's not like I'm a bum. I paid my dues with 30 years of corporate life. Some was good, some sucked. Never did a good job of "playing the game", but always made myself valuable enough to not get laid off in 30 years. I have no desire to get back into that kind of rat race, but something part time at something I enjoy would be fine. Don't know what that is yet. My advice - keep expenses low, work hard, don't miss any of your family obligations for work, save money, don't overthink things, be organized, and try to enjoy life while you're young. I don’t have a job. I’ve been off work for 7 months, hangin with my son, spending time doing things I want to do. I’ll probably have to find another job eventually, but I’ve got a few more months/years to find something that I’ll like (I hope). But, it’s not like I’m a bum. I paid my dues with 30 years of corporate life. Some was good, some sucked. Never did a good job of “playing the game”, but always made myself valuable enough to not get laid off in 30 years. I have no desire to get back into that kind of rat race, but something part time at something I enjoy would be fine. Don’t know what that is yet. My advice – keep expenses low, work hard, don’t miss any of your family obligations for work, save money, don’t overthink things, be organized, and try to enjoy life while you’re young.

]]> By: Saleem http://www.iwillteachyoutoberich.com/blog/comment-of-the-week-get-two-jobs/comment-page-1/#comment-88314 Saleem Wed, 04 Feb 2009 07:21:59 +0000 http://www.iwillteachyoutoberich.com/blog/?p=1026#comment-88314 I once saved a lot of money by having a two-hour job on Friday nights from 7-9:30. Why: It kept me from going out in the early part of the night on Friday. I made like 40 bucks, but had the multiplier effect of forcing me to miss the most expensive part of a night out. And I could still meet up with a friend afterward if I felt like it, so I didn't feel like I was missing my weekend. If you asked around, I bet lots of places are looking for help at those times just because it's when most employees want to go out. Pretty easy trick. I once saved a lot of money by having a two-hour job on Friday nights from 7-9:30.

Why:
It kept me from going out in the early part of the night on Friday.

I made like 40 bucks, but had the multiplier effect of forcing me to miss the most expensive part of a night out. And I could still meet up with a friend afterward if I felt like it, so I didn’t feel like I was missing my weekend.

If you asked around, I bet lots of places are looking for help at those times just because it’s when most employees want to go out. Pretty easy trick.

]]> By: Pev http://www.iwillteachyoutoberich.com/blog/comment-of-the-week-get-two-jobs/comment-page-1/#comment-88271 Pev Tue, 03 Feb 2009 17:50:41 +0000 http://www.iwillteachyoutoberich.com/blog/?p=1026#comment-88271 I'd say, instead of getting two jobs - just don't work at all!!! Focus on building up your skills and talent and the money will soon follow. But I guess I'm not one to speak since I'm not in that type of situation. Here is an article I read about debt that is something to enjoy :) <a href="http://www.gobankingrates.com/savings-account/4-gutsy-ways-to-get-out-of-debt/" rel="nofollow">4 Gutsy Ways To Get Out of Debt</a> I think we all need a little laughter, even if our situations aren't very great. I’d say, instead of getting two jobs – just don’t work at all!!! Focus on building up your skills and talent and the money will soon follow. But I guess I’m not one to speak since I’m not in that type of situation. Here is an article I read about debt that is something to enjoy :) 4 Gutsy Ways To Get Out of Debt I think we all need a little laughter, even if our situations aren’t very great.

]]> By: Luci http://www.iwillteachyoutoberich.com/blog/comment-of-the-week-get-two-jobs/comment-page-1/#comment-88163 Luci Mon, 02 Feb 2009 13:24:35 +0000 http://www.iwillteachyoutoberich.com/blog/?p=1026#comment-88163 A couple years ago, I wound up working three part-time jobs while attending school full-time so that I could afford to study abroad. The year that I did it in really sucked, but the home-stay experience in Mexico was more than worth it. After working that much, I think taking on two jobs would be more than feasible. A couple years ago, I wound up working three part-time jobs while attending school full-time so that I could afford to study abroad. The year that I did it in really sucked, but the home-stay experience in Mexico was more than worth it. After working that much, I think taking on two jobs would be more than feasible.

]]> By: Rob http://www.iwillteachyoutoberich.com/blog/comment-of-the-week-get-two-jobs/comment-page-1/#comment-88117 Rob Mon, 02 Feb 2009 03:01:51 +0000 http://www.iwillteachyoutoberich.com/blog/?p=1026#comment-88117 I think it's a social stigma. People don't want to take a second job because it could be looked down on in their circle of friends. I think this could especially be true for recent grads who are all starting out on a somewhat level income, but who compete for braggings rights (I make $xx,xxx per year now!). Of course, few people ever got ahead (and rich) by caving into social pressure and doing what everyone else was doing. I think it’s a social stigma. People don’t want to take a second job because it could be looked down on in their circle of friends. I think this could especially be true for recent grads who are all starting out on a somewhat level income, but who compete for braggings rights (I make $xx,xxx per year now!).

Of course, few people ever got ahead (and rich) by caving into social pressure and doing what everyone else was doing.

]]> By: Adventurous Wench women's travel http://www.iwillteachyoutoberich.com/blog/comment-of-the-week-get-two-jobs/comment-page-1/#comment-88070 Adventurous Wench women's travel Sun, 01 Feb 2009 17:03:41 +0000 http://www.iwillteachyoutoberich.com/blog/?p=1026#comment-88070 Well if you are really determined in being financial free then you won't really mind having 2-3 jobs even when job that is not "professional." i think it is more important to get a second job that excites you and is in line with your passion. That way, the stress levels becomes more bearable. Well if you are really determined in being financial free then you won’t really mind having 2-3 jobs even when job that is not “professional.” i think it is more important to get a second job that excites you and is in line with your passion. That way, the stress levels becomes more bearable.

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