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Side Hustles
I’ve been a side-hustler since the age of 17 when I first opened my Etsy shop. Ever since then, I have tried using a number of different websites to make money on the side, and my “businesses” have gone through some major developments. I am a big believer in side hustles. For me, they are a way to make money from the comfort of my home, on my own time, and in a way that I enjoy. There are so many options out there, and like I said, I have tried a lot of them. I believe there is a side hustle (or multiple side hustles) for everyone no matter what your skills are, if you’re working part time, full time, or not working. I want to share my experience with some of the different side hustles I have found success with.
By Reese Marie8 years ago in Journal
Interview Time
So the good news is you have landed the big interview. Kudos to you. Seriously, give yourself a pat on the back or a round of applause, because this is a big first step. Even more so if it is at a company or job you are stoked to work for. Now you have prepared your resume (hopefully), practiced common interview questions, and checked out the company's website. You have literally done all the homework you could and then some. There is nothing left for you to do but nail the interview. You got this. You are ready to shine.
By Katelyn Lott8 years ago in Journal
How to Survive in Fashion Retail
I started working in a women's clothing shop last year and can now say that the smallest things hack me off or cheer me up, some of which I had no idea even existed. Working in a high street fashion store teaches you about the latest styles as well as allows you to develop your personal skills with customers and co-workers. If you're thinking of taking your first job in fashion retail, here are some simple but hopefully helpful tips to consider:
By Gracey Grossmann8 years ago in Journal
The Author Avoidant
I sit down in front of my computer with every intention of writing out another 3,000 words for this week. That's the goal—get my 3,000 words written and move on with life. I already have a draft of how the story goes, I know what the next steps are, but I can't take them. I sit here, staring at the screen for what feels like an hour and hardly even touch the keyboard, save to smash my fingers into keys producing gibberish.
By Caleb Sherman8 years ago in Journal
Ways to Get Better at Working Under Pressure
Oftentimes life seems like an endless series of stressful situations, particularly at work. Work is hard — if it wasn’t, we probably wouldn’t get paid. Sitting on the beach isn’t very stressful, thus we rarely get paid to do it, unless you’re a lifeguard, and then you’re getting paid to make sure everyone who’d been lying on the beach, then decided to jump into the water, makes it back to the beach (which is probably pretty stressful). Working under pressure is tough, and always necessary, unfortunately, but there are a few ways to get better at working under pressure.
By David Porter8 years ago in Journal
Work Life, Flu Life
Ah, it's flu season. The time of year where every other person is wearing a doctor's mask in public and you're left wondering whether they are sick, or they're trying to stay healthy. Either way, I avoid them at all costs. Being currently sick myself, I thought I would share some thoughts on having the flu while in school or when you have to work.
By Megan Palmer8 years ago in Journal
Who Are We?
As the human race we are people; as people we have many different expectations to fulfill. Those expectations are our occupations. Whether we may or may not be paid for our occupation like most, it is still considered an occupation. We can be doctors, construction workers, cashiers, and teachers; or we can be labeled as mothers, and fathers, brothers, and sisters. The list is endless. We were all put here to do something. We weren’t created for the heck of it. As the human race we are important.
By Allison B.8 years ago in Journal
Oh, to Have a Stable Income
I want to start this off by saying this article is not intended to guilt trip you. I do not need your sympathy, I merely ask you to see things from my point of view, and get a new perspective on what it's like to be an artist, especially as someone who doesn't have another source of income and is currently unable to work. Thank you for taking the time to read this.
By Carson Lucas8 years ago in Journal
A Fresh Start
I moved out of my parents' house at seventeen—a week before my senior year of high school. It was an intense situation as it was, but to be completely honest, I had never truly been happy there. Moving out was almost like the shift that I never knew I really needed until I manifested it.
By percy grace8 years ago in Journal
