Comments on: How Do People Handle Several Different Jobs? http://www.moneyrelationship.com/life/how-do-people-handle-several-different-jobs/ Eliminate Debt, Enjoy Life Wed, 08 Feb 2012 06:34:04 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Carnival of Personal Finance#196: Music Editionhttp://www.moneyrelationship.com/life/how-do-people-handle-several-different-jobs/#comment-1103 Carnival of Personal Finance#196: Music Edition Mon, 16 Mar 2009 18:29:18 +0000 http://www.moneyrelationship.com/?p=931#comment-1103 [...] How Do People Handle Several Different Jobs? Your Money Relationship wonders. [...] [...] How Do People Handle Several Different Jobs? Your Money Relationship wonders. [...]

]]> By: Kate Kashmanhttp://www.moneyrelationship.com/life/how-do-people-handle-several-different-jobs/#comment-1099 Kate Kashman Mon, 16 Mar 2009 13:37:17 +0000 http://www.moneyrelationship.com/?p=931#comment-1099 Ah, the blogger's dilemma (not that it doesn't apply to bloggers as well, of course.) I agree that envisioning your goal will probably help you managing things better. Is this a temporary, or are you trying to keep things together financially while you look for a full-time job. Many of us are so terrible at letting go of things, whether it be stuff, people, or jobs. Without knowing a lot more, I would look seriously at the sales job - are other people making sales? If so, is it that it isn't your thing, or just a coincidence? If they aren't making sales either, maybe this isn't a good use of 5 hours of your day. I've been there myself (and I'm there right now, but in a different way: wife, mom, author, family member/friend, household CFO, main cleaning lady, swim league person, ....). I actually found it easier when I had three real jobs for the same reason that you mentioned: motivation. I'm sure you'll muddle through this, even if it means making some changes. At least H&R Block probably won't be this busy for too much longer :) Ah, the blogger’s dilemma (not that it doesn’t apply to bloggers as well, of course.)

I agree that envisioning your goal will probably help you managing things better. Is this a temporary, or are you trying to keep things together financially while you look for a full-time job. Many of us are so terrible at letting go of things, whether it be stuff, people, or jobs.

Without knowing a lot more, I would look seriously at the sales job – are other people making sales? If so, is it that it isn’t your thing, or just a coincidence? If they aren’t making sales either, maybe this isn’t a good use of 5 hours of your day.

I’ve been there myself (and I’m there right now, but in a different way: wife, mom, author, family member/friend, household CFO, main cleaning lady, swim league person, ….). I actually found it easier when I had three real jobs for the same reason that you mentioned: motivation.

I’m sure you’ll muddle through this, even if it means making some changes. At least H&R Block probably won’t be this busy for too much longer :)

]]> By: Michael Harrhttp://www.moneyrelationship.com/life/how-do-people-handle-several-different-jobs/#comment-1060 Michael Harr Fri, 13 Mar 2009 16:07:43 +0000 http://www.moneyrelationship.com/?p=931#comment-1060 I know exactly where you are right now and mentally, it's a difficult place. A couple of items that helped me with productivity was (1) installing Cool Timer so I could stay focused on the task at hand and have a countdown clock to ensure a high level of productivity and (2) taking one full day off per week. Big picture, the book, The Power of Focus, has helped me by clarifying my roles and goals. As an example, my roles and goals are: 1. Husband 2. Father 3. Founder of DitoAdvisor.com 4. Full Time Student 5. One post-a-day blogger 6. Friend ... .. . Next to each of these I have my ultimate purpose and this drives my activities each week. I try to hang out with the wife a few hours each week, never miss homework or dinner with the kids, spend most of my day on building DitoAdvisor.com, do what I can with my college work, post once each day on my blog, and spend a little time with friends about every other week-I drink a healthy amount of Miller High Life to unwind. You already have a number of roles and goals even before you list your professional interests. Remembering these is important to maintaining focus and moving your life forward. But before you can tackle all of your challenges, you MUST have proper rest. When things are going haywire, slow it down and take some time to recoup. After all, rest is where productivity begins. I know exactly where you are right now and mentally, it’s a difficult place. A couple of items that helped me with productivity was (1) installing Cool Timer so I could stay focused on the task at hand and have a countdown clock to ensure a high level of productivity and (2) taking one full day off per week. Big picture, the book, The Power of Focus, has helped me by clarifying my roles and goals. As an example, my roles and goals are:

1. Husband
2. Father
3. Founder of DitoAdvisor.com
4. Full Time Student
5. One post-a-day blogger
6. Friend
…
..
.

Next to each of these I have my ultimate purpose and this drives my activities each week. I try to hang out with the wife a few hours each week, never miss homework or dinner with the kids, spend most of my day on building DitoAdvisor.com, do what I can with my college work, post once each day on my blog, and spend a little time with friends about every other week-I drink a healthy amount of Miller High Life to unwind. You already have a number of roles and goals even before you list your professional interests. Remembering these is important to maintaining focus and moving your life forward. But before you can tackle all of your challenges, you MUST have proper rest. When things are going haywire, slow it down and take some time to recoup. After all, rest is where productivity begins.

]]> By: Adamhttp://www.moneyrelationship.com/life/how-do-people-handle-several-different-jobs/#comment-1059 Adam Fri, 13 Mar 2009 13:18:11 +0000 http://www.moneyrelationship.com/?p=931#comment-1059 @Ben - That's great that you had people to be around. The bad thing about my jobs is that besides H&R Block, I am working from home with no one around. I think I just miss the interaction that comes with working at a traditional job. @Ben – That’s great that you had people to be around. The bad thing about my jobs is that besides H&R Block, I am working from home with no one around. I think I just miss the interaction that comes with working at a traditional job.

]]> By: Benhttp://www.moneyrelationship.com/life/how-do-people-handle-several-different-jobs/#comment-1050 Ben Thu, 12 Mar 2009 23:38:17 +0000 http://www.moneyrelationship.com/?p=931#comment-1050 After my under grad studies (2001), I was living in San Francisco during the Dot Bomb time (post 9/11). Things were rough so I went back to school in the medical field. I was working 3 jobs (1 of them an internship (non paid)). The jobs were all things I were interested in, so they didn't seem all that stressful. I was interning in a field I am still currently in, one of the paying jobs was a business my friend and I started, and the other was working for 1-800 Got Junk. The Got Junk job was awesome because I worked with people in the same situation as I who were all motivated individuals. I think the determining factor to my sanity was being around people who were passionate, having jobs that I enjoyed, and having goals to look forward to. I was working over 70-80 hours a week to make ends meet. Whew! After my under grad studies (2001), I was living in San Francisco during the Dot Bomb time (post 9/11). Things were rough so I went back to school in the medical field. I was working 3 jobs (1 of them an internship (non paid)). The jobs were all things I were interested in, so they didn’t seem all that stressful. I was interning in a field I am still currently in, one of the paying jobs was a business my friend and I started, and the other was working for 1-800 Got Junk. The Got Junk job was awesome because I worked with people in the same situation as I who were all motivated individuals. I think the determining factor to my sanity was being around people who were passionate, having jobs that I enjoyed, and having goals to look forward to. I was working over 70-80 hours a week to make ends meet. Whew!

]]> By: Adamhttp://www.moneyrelationship.com/life/how-do-people-handle-several-different-jobs/#comment-1049 Adam Thu, 12 Mar 2009 21:22:49 +0000 http://www.moneyrelationship.com/?p=931#comment-1049 @Mike - H&R Block is about 3 miles from my house. I guess my main problem is motivation right now. The work-at-home job only pays me when I make a sale and I have yet to make one. I think once I get that first sale, things may feel better. @Mike – H&R Block is about 3 miles from my house. I guess my main problem is motivation right now. The work-at-home job only pays me when I make a sale and I have yet to make one. I think once I get that first sale, things may feel better.

]]> By: Mikehttp://www.moneyrelationship.com/life/how-do-people-handle-several-different-jobs/#comment-1047 Mike Thu, 12 Mar 2009 20:43:46 +0000 http://www.moneyrelationship.com/?p=931#comment-1047 How far is H&R Block from your home? The thing that kills me about part-time jobs is the ratio of commute time to work time. If you can cluster all the work in one location or area, that would help a lot. How far is H&R Block from your home? The thing that kills me about part-time jobs is the ratio of commute time to work time. If you can cluster all the work in one location or area, that would help a lot.

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