"What you mean only two jobs, you lazy lima bean!"
Posted on 04/24/2024 8:13:13 PM PDT by where's_the_Outrage?
A strong work ethic may be a virtue, but it’s not always a good sign for the economy.
TikToker Isabella Azar (@withbellsmedia) expressed her anger at the two-job phenomenon that's affecting younger Americans these days. The L.A.-based marketing consultant heard about one woman who took on a weekend waitressing job to supplement her corporate job income — which didn’t manage to cover her bills.
“The weekends: when we’re supposed to be relaxing, unwinding from our corporate job,” Azar said in her viral video. “But nope, nope, time to go to your second job.”
Azar believes that her generation has been “sold a scheme.” A college degree no longer guarantees you a stable job that pays you enough to support yourself or family.
“We’re all out here in college loan debt with jobs that are not covering all of our bills, so we’re getting second jobs on the weekends,” she added.
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I worked 2 jobs from 1984 to 2002. Glad I did. The 2nd job was the Army Reserve, wow is it paying off now, especially with healthcare for my family. It was painful at times like in 2001-2002 where I was a commander putting in about 20 hours a week unpaid.
I worked 65 to 70 hours a week for 20 years. Does that count as 2 jobs.
Well, there was a time back in the 70’s when
for a couple of years, I had 3 different jobs and
I was attending college off and on as I could afford it,
all at the same time.
I survived.
"What you mean only two jobs, you lazy lima bean!"
The bill of goods that was sold is that there can be an unlimited growth in government without drastic results on the economy and quality of life.
“We’re all Keynesians now.”
They’ve been sold something, that’s for sure
It’s only going to get much, much worse.
Hillary started the outsourcing for donations.
The people in those countries make $3.00 hour. Yet Hillary and her band are considered heroes to the idiots.
Worked a full-time job 6 days a week and managed a gym and some apartments on top of shingling roof and pouring concrete in my free time after work.
Things that are considered necessities now days do suck a lot of money. Cell Phones and Cable TV just too name a few.
There is no free ride if you want to be successful.
After I retired from the reserves I got 2 quick promotions to a top level engineering position, 60-70 hours a week taking the place of the 2nd job. The good news is that the pay increases more that covered the lost Army reserve pay.
Is that even a real job?
"Consultant" implies gig work rather than a salaried position. I'm sure some consultants make tons of money, but I'm guessing that most are "consultants" because they can't find a steady position.
And how much does a typical "marketing" consultant make?
She says we are supposed to be relaxing on the weekend.
When I worked the weekend was to get chores done that couldn’t be done during the work week.
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But Biden says it’s the best economy ever.
When you reach 60 it becomes worth it. God blessed me with a daughter when I was 58, when I was 65 she was diagnosed with a birth defect necessitating major surgery and 7 days in the hospital. Cost me about $1500 total. Would have been ruined if I didn’t have Tricare.
Actually, most Keynesians aren’t even Keynesians. According to Keynes, when the economy is functioning well, government spending is supposed to be reduced. When have “Keynesians” ever supported cutting government spending?
*** We’re all out here in college loan debt with jobs that are not covering all of our bills, so we’re getting second jobs on the weekends,” she added.***
Let me guess…your bills include lavish vacations, eating out frequently, high end clothing, a cleaning lady for your domicile, a fancy car, and specialty wines from your favorite vineyard. That is the LA way, right?
LOL. Reminds me that I moved back to USA in 2018, we arrived with 6 bags, that was it to restart our lives in the USA. I used the VA to buy a house, bought a 2nd hand PU truck, and proceeded to move in. We did a lot of shopping on Craigs list, the Salvation Army, Goodwill, etc. I’m not embarrassed to wear 2nd had clothes. And we made it.
She is a dumb-ass Leftist. I don't know what kind of degree she has, it didn't say. But I'll bet it isn't something that provides real value.
A college degree doesn't "guarantee" anything. Hard work, self-motivation, and dedication does. She can stuff her college loan debt up her stupid ass.
Sure, I got the GI Bill when I got out of the Navy. But instead of taking out loans and going to some Ivy League school, or asking my parents for money, I lived at home, commuted to a state college, and worked jobs all through college. I did it that way so I wouldn't be saddled with debt, or put my parents in debt.
I am nearing the end of my career, and I spent the last 30 years working 60 hours a week (often more) and I did it because I wanted to be self-sufficient, be a contributor to a prosperous society, prepare for the day when I would have to fend for myself, and have a roof over my head, clothes on my back, and food on my table.
I never did any of it "for the money". I was never motivated by money. Never. I did it because I wanted those basic things, and I realized very early that if it is money that motivates you, you will never, never be happy. I have always worked as hard as I could, and it brought me respect from people, self-confidence, and satisfaction in knowing that if I did a job to the best of my ability, money would take care of itself, and it did.
I always worked under the premise that I had to provide value to my employer, so that they would find a way to keep me around if things ever got tight, and when things did, and my job disappeared, they made a new job and offered it to me. I had the luxury of working for great bosses, but I have concluded that, even if they were bad bosses, they would have been a good one for me in any case, because I strove first and foremost to satisfy my boss and make their job easier by giving my all and more, not complaining, putting my head down and getting things done.
I worked hard not to make money, but to make my employer WANT to keep me around and pay me better. It worked for me. I know it doesn't work for anyone, but that was my path to success and fulfillment.
There is always time to enjoy yourself. I always believed, and still do, in the "work hard-play hard" mindset. I did burn the candle at both ends for decades. As it is now, I still only get about five hours of sleep at night.
Yeah. I am feeling reflective, as I am contemplating notifying my employer of my impending retirement. If I count my military service, I have been at work for 50 years now, and I am ready, though I still don't want to retire, but I need to. I am tired. I hated reading that article.
Great success stories, but these people don’t have a chance at owning homes, and it’s going to get much worse.
Companies openly advertise they just want several productive years, not careers.
This is different. If there’s a Papa John’s at the end of your street, you have to call the Philippines to place an order.
US Leaders sold out the people.
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