As I write this, I am on vacation. And I’m not just working for GRS while on my break. I’m posting on social media for six other clients, and writing freelance pieces for two other websites.
So when I say I am on vacation, I really mean that I am working in a house that is not my own, with a lovely view of a beach. Since being laid off from my traditional full time job three years ago, I have fashioned a working life that involves working for multiple entities, doing multiple tasks.
Staying Afloat When Prospects are Slim
My most stable employer provides 25 hours a week (but it’s also the lowest paying). The rest range anywhere from 3 to 10 hours a week, depending on what’s happening and what’s needed. Some of the work is seasonal. Some clients pop up for a few hours’ work and then disappear for months.