Comments on: MYO Patchwork Full-Time Job

By: a tour through by blogroll: all the M-s : plonkee money

a tour through by blogroll: all the M-s : plonkee money — Sun, 25 Nov 2007 20:43:12 +0000

[...] myo patchwork full-time job – you know, there are a lot of people that I know who would probably be happier (and possibly wealthier) with this type of employment pattern [...]

By: mrsmicah

mrsmicah — Tue, 13 Nov 2007 12:09:48 +0000

That’s an interesting idea, Raymond. I’ll have to figure out whether I can spend that much time in a store without wanting to buy something (probably yes) and then whether I think it’s ok to be attracting people to stores—or just making them look like they’re doing well. And pick up a copy of the Express to look for the ad.

By: Money Blue Book

Money Blue Book — Tue, 13 Nov 2007 06:47:08 +0000

Since the holiday season is approaching have you thought about working as a part time “fake shopper”. I’ve seen many ads in the Express and the Washington Post for hired shoppers during the holidays. Their job is to wander around certain stores to help the store keep up the appearance of being filled with shoppers, to encourage other shoppers to enter.

I’m not joking about this…it’s true! The pay is pretty good too…like $25 per hour or something

By: FrugalBabe

FrugalBabe — Tue, 13 Nov 2007 00:40:59 +0000

I love your plans for working full-time by adding together a bunch of different jobs. I’ve been working part-time at a library and part time at our insurance agency for three years, and I love having two different things to focus on. Keeps life interesting. Good luck to you!!

By: mrsmicah

mrsmicah — Tue, 13 Nov 2007 00:39:40 +0000

Thanks everyone!

Sorry Christine, though it’s a really cool piece. It’d make a nice journal cover. Herm…

Thanks, Dawn. I’m hoping that the balance of creativity and work will help get the bills paid and make life better.

If you’d pay for my plane tickets, Mananda, then I’d be happy to give the fwuffy lessons. He’d be so cute! (I don’t think I could teach piano here, though, since we don’t have one. I could teach violin, however.)

I didn’t get overdue fines at my old job either, dong. I hope it’s the same here.

Thanks, SD and Laura. The woman I interviewed with for the screening job was impressed by my idea (I shared it since she asked whether I was planning to leave for a full-time position or stay there for a while). So it’s actually had a positive effect on my employment so far.

By: Laura

Laura — Mon, 12 Nov 2007 20:35:35 +0000

I’m glad you have a detailed game plan. The library job sounds like a good deal with its hours, job, and pay. I hope you get it.

By: dong

dong — Mon, 12 Nov 2007 20:26:15 +0000

I worked at a library throughout high school. I only got paid $5.50 an hour but I liked the library, plus I never had to pay any overdue fine I don’t think I would’ve read as much as I did if I didn’t work there.

By: Amanda R.

Amanda R. — Mon, 12 Nov 2007 19:51:05 +0000

Well, you shouldn’t have to worry about the number of babies; I think the whole country is in a baby boom (so says my friend Chuck) and not just my church.

Also, if you’d like to give Nathan piano lessons in a few years, that’d be great! (Although the commute might be difficult….)

Hope you and Mr. Micah are doing well!

By: SavingDiva

SavingDiva — Mon, 12 Nov 2007 16:25:12 +0000

I’m glad to hear that you’re not settling in a postion just because of the money. It’s great that you’re diversifying your income. Good luck with all of your endeavors!

By: dawn

dawn — Mon, 12 Nov 2007 05:08:23 +0000

It’s great you are finding jobs that make you happy. And I like the fact you are pursuing your creative talents more fully. Personal creative fulfillment sounds like something that would be very good for you! It’ll work … just keep the faith