today: 5 things I have learned (or relearned) about working multiple jobs.
1. the older I am the tougher it is to manage the energy. I have done this (worked several jobs simultaneously) 3 times in my life now-once in college for 3 semesters & then again a few years later. It was much easier the past 2 times! Making downtime a priority is different now.
2. shoes make all the difference! I am in desperate need of insoles at the very least for my day work & night work shoes. :)
3. I LOVE waiting tables :) I am glad I was brave enough to try it again! Its not just the tips, its the rush, the 'taking care' of others, its the making their experience a good one & yea, OK it is the tips, but just a little ;)
4. I LOVE doing childcare :) being out evenings working w/& around adults has reminded me how important my day job IS for our future adults ;)
5. I am much better about getting what needs done around the house done during the day when I can knowing I am going to be gone working 4 nights/week now & dart league the other. No more time for procrastination ;) altho, I will give big kudos to the hubby for being supportive & helpful!!
the past 2 times I juggled varying jobs, tutoring college courses, college kitchen staff, vet clinic assistant & waiting tables(pizza hut) then waiting tablesx2 (pizza hut & bar/lounge) & fast foodx2 (Hardee's & Subway) the second time. This time its childcare & waiting tables x2 (Pizza hut & Eagles). & I love it every time!!
So tell me, how do you juggle the varying activities in your life?
2 comments:
Oh boy! I missed somewhere that you got a second job. I am seriously lost if I don't have a planner with me at all times. I do lots of kid wrangling and volunteering during evenings, and this month working at a local Orchard. My place is a complete disaster, but oh well. I'm never home to see it. :)
Good luck with everything!
And really, I think it's time to cash in your SB...or give them to me! I'm seeing 1685...and that's almost $20 in Amazon gift cards. :)
i've never been kind enough to wait tables. i think its awesome that you enjoy it. :)
i'm not juggling very well - my house is a wreck!
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