I feel a bit hypocritical here Because I do have a part-time job right now. But I'm not relying on it, The same way many others do. I make enough without it to survive. But I'm using my job as a personal gym to lose weight, And the extra cash is nice.
So many people think that their life will be set, If they get the job they want. They will just work there until they retire, and they'll be set for life. The sad truth of all of this though, Is it's rapidly becoming a bad and risky choice to live like this.
Income Diversification
When you have your one income source, Your job. You rely on that job to pay all your bills. I don't care how much the job is paying you. This is risky behavior.
If the company you work for goes out of business Or has layoffs. You'll be in big trouble. Or heck even just cuts your hours.
You need to diversify your income. They say that the average millionaire has seven sources of reliable income. This is why it's important to have something on the side that can back you up if needed. And I don't want to hear "my company won't go out of business." Sure big companies like Walmart, UPS, etc. Might not go out of business TOMORROW. But it's certainly possible down the road if they can't adjust to the rapidly changing market. I mean, Look at companies like Blockbuster and Hostess. (They came back, But still).
The Company Doesn't Care About YOU
This can be a hard one to swallow especially when you love and respect your job.
When I quit UPS. They replaced me. Even though I was one of the fastest people, They still were able to replace me with a couple people.
While we like to think that the company truly cares about us as people. It's often they don't. Your supervisor or boss may care, If you are lucky. But at the end of the day, You need to take care of yourself. Because if you don't. The company won't do it for you.
They OWN ALL OF YOUR TIME
I don't care if it's a part-time or a full-time job, They own you. And your time. Don't believe me?
I only work 20-25 hours a week at my job, But guess what?
If I wanted to go on a week-long vacation starting tomorrow, I probably wouldn't be "allowed" to.
If I wanted to change my sleep schedule and sleep at night like a normal person. Again, I'd have to "ask for permission" to change shifts so I can do that.
Even when I'm not at work, My job still OWNS my time in a way. I can't go to the movies at 7:00 P.m. Because I'd be late for work. I can't drink during the week. Otherwise, I'd go to work drunk.
Sure these may sound like extreme examples. But even things such as being mentally or physically exhausted when you are AWAY from work, aren't compensated in any way, And that is how they control you more.
I'm not saying you should be petty about how you work, But this is to emphasize the power that a job can have over your life, Making it tough to diversify.
Less Opportunities
When we are owned by a company, We are offered fewer opportunities, because we aren't out seeking them.
Sure, Some companies open doors to other opportunities and can help beef up our resumes. But sometimes being out and about and doing random things outside of your daily routine really helps you gain those much-needed opportunities.
We underestimate how much a job can affect our entire lives. And it's really important to look at our jobs and ask ourselves if it's worth our time. Life is short, Don't stay at a job that isn't going to help you grow as a person.
Hey @kaylinart why do you need any other job. You got a well paying full-time job right steeming to your fans, and I am sure it is satisfying too :D
True
It's true :) And I love Steemit.
I work at my other job because I have a lot of friends there, It's also a great workout. I won't work there forever though, I can leave anytime.
Which is why we are lucky to have so many more ways of making money these days thanks to technology. Though in the older days, it wouldn't have been as easy to lose a job as they were generally all ones needing people and the companies were reputable or needed to provide the public with their products and services.
But making any sort of money is all good money and you're right about needing many different sources of income, securing in the stability.
Agreed. Technology when put into better use can be an enabler to level the playing field -- providing income to those who find it difficult to do so back then.
You shouldn't feel hypocritical you know, someone eventually had to say it. You're entirely right especially the part where you said "the own all of your time in particular", my last job (presently I don't have a job) came with a promise that I wouldn't have to work all the time (a trick!) I ended up working more than I bargained for, because I was always called to travel for facility inspections etc and the worst thing is there would be no prior information, so deep inside me, I would have to be ready for that call even when I didn't really know when it was coming, it affected a lot of things about my life, it limited my thinking and I couldn't even make personal plans like giving out appointments to see my family. Everything became a maybe because I was never sure when that call would come in. I mean I don't have a job at the moment, things are not really the way I'd like it to be, but I feel free, that pressure and uncertainty was sure eating me away gradually. I really wish no one would have to go through that, but that goes a long way to show THE stress and difficulties we go through just to try and make life work, funny thing is some jobs end up increasing the problem we were trying to solve in the first place.
This sums it up for me entirely and I totally agree:
Wow! That sounds terrible having to travel without notice. At that point, You truly are working all the time.
Exactly! I really was working all the time come to think of it & the boss in question a sour miser, only thing he cared about was getting his job done, I still have no regrets I left really. I woke one day to realize it was more like a modern day slave situation than a job. That was the defining moment, I didn't know what I was leaving to but I knew I just had to leave for my health and peace of mind.
So very very true!!
It's honestly like being a slave or in prison. I'm so grateful for finding this community.
Exactly! Unless you love that 9 to 5 of course.
I find working on my own projects on the side is way more fulfilling than working a job for a company that doesn't need me. Hopefully one day, I'll be able to just do my own projects and not need another job.
Awesome post!
Right? I hope you get there.
I totally agree with your opinion @kaylinart, it is very good. Although I do not have a company and a regular job it does not matter to me. Because for me that we can work anywhere as long as we can make money and always can enjoy this life with what we have. To me that happiness is very simple, although we do not have much money but we can also be happy in our own way how to create happiness. Why I say so, because in my country is very difficult to find a job. I like with your second picture, where it is?
Actually, we have to do a lot of work for life, only if we work hard, we can succeed in life.
It is better to be an entrepreneur or at least self employed. There used to be three legs to the stool. Pensions, savings and social security. Well that has gone to hell. Most employers do not do pensions anymore. Most employers do not care anymore. When you have your own business you have clients. If you lose a client or two it will not kill you like loosing your job. People need to protect themselves and be creative in their thinking. Diversify. Crypto gold silver, owning a business, real estate etc. But the best investment is in people and relationships...in others but even in your higher power. That one is well worth it. Thanks my friend.
The thing is, in the past it wasn’t so easy to survive without a “normal”job.
We are lucky we are living on a technological era, with tons of options on the internet to make a living, steemit itself being s great example.
Diversifying incomes/investments is always one of the top recommendations in order to have a estable life. Of course the best way to diversify incomes is to create passive incomes sources, like mining bitcoins for example 😆
Thanks for the post. Income diversification and becoming "Free" was one of the main things that attracted me to Steemit. Even as an Architects apprentice I often find myself asking is it worth. With the changing even and technology most in my profession can't keep up. Whether is the unwillingness to adapt new methodologies or unwillingness to adapt sound business strategies it's rather sad.
I keep find myself saying working for this guy for 30-40 years to still be paying student loans and haven't experienced my own life is hard. That's basically a jail sentence. Extreme I know, but you get the point. I literally feel chained to my desk, but it shall get brighter.
I truly believe in the Steemit community. Lots of great things are happening from both a creative standpoint and an income diversification one.
I can definitely relate to a lot of points mentioned here. It's difficult working in an auditing firm (even if I'm on the consulting side). There is a heavy expectation that you devote almost 100% of your time. Giving less is frowned upon, and you suddenly become labeled as "underperformer".
Time is not ours when we work for someone
On top of this all, they don't seem to care about our welfare. In the end, it's all about the profit, and we are really seen as "resources" rather than talents, more so as human beings. It's a tough one, and most of us don't have any other options. I do believe, however, that we just need to allocate a portion of our time to search for open windows -- allowing us to breathe and see other more worthy opportunities.
Diversify income
I consider myself lucky because I found a way to earn other than my job. To be honest without income streams coming from this passive source, I will not be able to afford opening a savings account, getting a life insurance and opening investments. So, yes, to those running through the comments section, I agree with @kaylinart! We need to diversify where we get our money.
I remember thinking that my former employer cared about me caring about customers. But no, it was all about more and faster time, taking more calls, while I ignored that completely and took my time with each caller.
I was lucky at my last job in the sense that every time I was sick, I refused to go see a doctor to get a medical paper to justify my absense. I did however not entirely respect my body and go into work even when I was sick. It contributed to my burnout.
The good thing about my last job is Frank haha (my husband, it's where we met).
Jobs force you to neglect your body's needs, to rush to eat, it stresses you out. Nah, no more jobs for me. Never again. I may not have the most stable income right now, but I feel so free.
hi @kaylinart were you have been i was missing your post from long time...;-) its nice to see you are back....;-)
jobs really sucks , i work for 4.5 years andleft all my jobs and now i own my own business and why you need a job you are a very good blogger ... ;-) @adityajainxds
Yay! I'm glad you started your own business. What do you do?
Thank you.
I've been trying to post more often ehe.
That's right a job sucks! (Just Over Broke) Let's get this Steemit off the ground and everybody start earning big!
Enjoy the vote and reward!
Exactly! Most jobs sadly don't pay people enough so they can survive
Thanks to Steemit and my new jewelry making hobby, there's a decent chance I can escape the confines of working for someone else on a set schedule. I like the library, but the hours are not enough to pay me what I need, and you are right about the scheduling constraints of working for someone else.
your post is very good and beanfaat for all, thanks for sharing @kaylinart if you are not busy come to my blog to look around. :)
Thank You
i think you are right. good post
Thank you
Thanks a lot for post :)) I stood between sleep and saw your post.I could not sleep without reading and now I sleep againn. :))Then maybe I hope I will wake up and I see your high vote :)) I hope Im lucky..... @kaylinart
great work :) keep going
Thank you :)
followed and upvoted :) im new to steemit its my first day here i wish if u visit my page i just made 1 post i will be so happy :)
The concept of this post was very nice . the post you choosed today inspired me to write about something its always a pleasure and nice to follow you as you provide such nice concept for youngster like us its an honor to follow and upvote your post thank you @kaylinart
Absolutely very stunning title you discussed @kaylinart. I agree totally this contents. We need to job for living and buying necessary things. Maybe can low our income for buying somethings and get extra things, settle loan installment etc... That occasion we think search some part time job. Its would be dangerous maybe. Without sleep we need to job that occasion. Its not good in be to our health. Thanks for the great post.
we have same thoughts about this.. yeah regular jobs can support our needs but if we can see it clearly, who will benefits with our hardwork? the owner of the company. they earned much but employees have few and to think we invested many efforts and spent our whole life and much time for the company. It is good that now we have many alternative to do to support our needs just like steemit :)
owenderfull post and photography thank u so much sharing the post
Millionaires have 7 sources of income? I didn’t know that! You learn something new every day.
I know what you mean about your job owning you. I live a province away from most of my family. It’s so far away, I can only visit them on my vacation. I only get 4 weeks vacation. That’s more than what most people get, but that leaves at least 48 weeks out of the year where I reach for my whiskey once my work week is over because I feel like I’ve escaped prison!!!
My time and services are too expensive for companies to afford.
Jobs do hurt us in a way because of their controlling nature but then if you want to make money, starting a small scale business is better. Even if you get paid less, it's fine but then different people have different priorities, oh well....
Business is better than Company job.
That is tough to accept when a company that you work for doesn't care.
I was always one into being an entrepreneur.
I think part time jobs are another great source for income. In my view we shouldn't depend on only one source.
If we work hard then we can get success.
That is true, always diversify your incomes.
Having a job is not necessary a good thing, I work 34 hours per week and I can barely have a couple of hours every day to dedicate to my passions.
Perfect timing. I just came back to my cabin after discussing the SAME with one of my colleagues. Thanks for endorsing it :)
Steemit has made a major difference in my life. I am retired and on a fixed income. With steemit and my online bookselling business I manage to make ends meet. The tips you shared in your post are to be taken seriously. Thanks for the good advice.
Well...I have a job. I'm sitting all day at the computer. It would be very uninteresting if I don't work like 3D artist. I have also very nice colleagues so we enjoy a lot of fun. I'm in job from 8 AM to 9 PM sometimes 10 PM. It's good because I have here my own PC so I work maybe to 6 PM and the evenings I'm working on my stuffs.
I think we all need some job which we enjoy. By the way very good post @kaylinart. I upvoted it.
It's true the companies don't care for you but you still have to work and aim to have yours too someday
I really like your post ! I agree with you that when you work for a company it can also gives you opportunities and also takes some of them. You need always to be for a lookout for new opportunities and things you like 😊
Thank you for your lovely suggestions. I hope you will join the job seekers when school ends this year. I do not want to be welcomed like a slave in a company like a human being. I will especially look for companies for this :))) I got a recommendation. thank you for being an example for informing me @kaylinart
All very true. Time is the one commodity many people under estimate. Some say that true richness is the ability to dispose of one's time as best they please. think there's some truth in that somewhere.
I love your posts. Really this one has motivated me to think of ways to not have to work for a company other than my own. I needed to read all of it no matter how hard it is to hear.
I love your point about them owning all of your time. You proved that they really own your life and hold you down from doing anything you love. It's the worst kind of slavery, when you don't know you're a slave.
It is absolutely right that if you do not get income and time in the job at all, then what does that job mean?
Snake-charmer playing with his snakes
this work is so Dangerous @kaylinart
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WOW! Scary! I could never do that job.