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.
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.
They’ve been sold something, that’s for sure
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.
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?
But Biden says it’s the best economy ever.
*** 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?
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.
learn to code....
Students should be able to sue these degree mills for fraud.
Thank you for serving!
Get you two jobs and pay your taxes. Illegal aliens depend on it.
She’s finally getting it?????
There are no guarantees. Life is what you make of it.
It used to be, acc. to my dear Dad who has passed on, that Pennsylvania corporations hired people with degrees from Pennsylvania universities like Pitt, Penn State etc. for management positions, because so many of their managers graduated from those schools. People’s local connections were important. Now everything is global and with everyone going to college, the competition is crushing. Graduates are competing with a favored stream of Ivy League candidates.
“Which didn’t cover her bills” is the key. If you live beyond your means you will never have enough money.
Every job I've ever had from dishwasher to senior plant operator has had people who constantly challenged the definition of the word "employee".
A college degree no longer guarantees you a stable job that pays you enough to support yourself or family.
I missed that guarantee on my registration documents at college. In one of my early classes I learned the concept GIGO. Garbage in, garbage out. Sorry the degree in sociology did not get you that 200K job out of college. Mine did not either BUT it did put me into a field where that paid well, FOR THOSE WHO APPLIED THEMSELVES.
Our country started the slide downhill when it became necessary for both parents to work just to make life comfortable. Cost of goods and the need to keep up with the Jones’ made it necessary. Spurred along by the women’s lib movement. It’s primarily the fault of the women for pushing that.