Many people are getting an extra day off today. Thanks to the 4th of July falling on the weekend, many people have a Monday holiday. Of course, if you’re a gig worker or self-employed like me, there is no day off. Monday is my busiest day of the week, and some things can’t wait until…
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I experienced a bit of down time over the weekend. And it wasn’t enjoyable down time. I really hate when I’m under the weather, especially when it comes on my time…
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It’s still hard to believe that I’ve been out of radio for over a decade. People still ask me what I do for a living. The easiest answer, I’m a middle man…
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Many of my friends are on vacation right now. I wish that I could join them, but that’s not happening. For me, it’s truly my choice to work or take time off…
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There are no sick days when you’re self-employed. I’ve been fighting this cold for a week now and I’m trying to get as much work done as I can. But all my body wants to do is sleep. Of course, I’ve tried to explain that to my body but I don’t think my body cares…
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When you work for yourself, you love being busy. But when you’re just an employee just working for someone else you live for those days when you’re not busy. The toughest thing to do when working for yourself is doing those mundance chores that are just busy work…
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People often say that being your own boss allows you to work whenever you want. And while that may be true for some, I’ve never been able to do that. Whenever a client needs something I have a choice; do it and get paid, or don’t do it and hope that want to work with…
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I always feel some extra stress this time of year. Even though the calendar says it’s the 18th, it’s actually tax day. And that causes a lot of stress. I think everyone who’s self employed feels extra stress during tax time. We have to be focused on money and taxes all year…
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Even at my age, I still find myself learning. Especially when it comes to…
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It’s the holidays, and it’s time to party! But when you’re self-employed the office Christmas party has a whole different feel…
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