Today I put in my 2 weeks notice on a job that makes me unhappy. I’m transitioning back to my pre-covid job in the entertainment industry (pays meh but I love it). When the pandemic shut down the world, I was told to find another job and that my position would be there when thisContinue reading “Coronavirus and the Empty Calendar Episode 9: The Rise of Gigs”
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Coronavirus and the Empty Calendar Episode 8: The Last Route
Today is my last time running my route. I am really going to miss the dogs on my route more than anything. When I say that this is my “last route”, I mean that I’ll be coming back on an as needed basis. I usually get between Christmas and New Years off at my normalContinue reading “Coronavirus and the Empty Calendar Episode 8: The Last Route”
Coronavirus and the Empty Calendar Episode 6: Return of the Driver
Starting on Friday I’m no longer working at the grocery store on 3rd shift. I’ll go straight from my last shift into my first shift driving for Fedex within an hour of finishing the previous job. I’m back on the day shift baby! Usually I’d dread doing a repetitive job like delivery, but after havingContinue reading “Coronavirus and the Empty Calendar Episode 6: Return of the Driver”
Coronavirus and the Empty Calendar Episode 5: 3rd Shift Strikes back
After 2 weeks of working 3rd shift stocking shelves, grocery stores have slowed down and things are starting to stay in stock. Which means one thing. My hours got cut in half. Luckily I have 2 recruiters for separate trucking companies trying to get me on board. I have a phone interview on Tuesday afternoonContinue reading “Coronavirus and the Empty Calendar Episode 5: 3rd Shift Strikes back”
Coronavirus and the Empty Calendar Episode 4: A New Cycle
Switching over to 3rd shift was a rough change to make so abruptly. The first day, I felt a huge shock to my system. My body was fighting me as I worked from 10:00pm until 6:00am. I wanted to sleep so badly, but I had to work. The next day I had a hard timeContinue reading “Coronavirus and the Empty Calendar Episode 4: A New Cycle”
Coronavirus and the Empty Calendar Episode III: Revenge of the 3rd Shift
Yesterday I started my new job stocking shelves at a grocery store. The swing to 3rd shift definitely was not easy. And my old man knees were definitley barking by the end of the night. I found that there is something so relaxing about doing a physical job that you don’t need a ton ofContinue reading “Coronavirus and the Empty Calendar Episode III: Revenge of the 3rd Shift”
Coronavirus and the Empty Calendar Episode 2: Attack of the Dow Jones
People are freaking out everywhere about Toilet paper, milk, germs, and the market. I see opportunity. Once I know that I can afford to live before the stimulus checks start flying, I’m going to jump at several opportunities. The stock market is on sale, for some reason people aren’t buying Oreos. The world is myContinue reading “Coronavirus and the Empty Calendar Episode 2: Attack of the Dow Jones”
Finding the Positive in the Coronavirus Climate
Seeing that my schedule has cleared up and I now have nights and weekends free, I either need to find a new hobby, or work towards creating a side hustle. Like most people I have always dreamed of starting a side hustle and I have always gotten excited when I hear about a new idea,Continue reading “Finding the Positive in the Coronavirus Climate”
End of Week Review 3/13/20
Man this week has been all over the place. The market has dropped, attempted a come back and dropped again. Luckily I got paid and did a freelance gig to help me, but I still think there is more to come with the drops. my employers has deemed a spending freeze and I’m doing theContinue reading “End of Week Review 3/13/20”
Coronavirus & the Empty Calendar Episode 1: The Phantom Gigs
Today I was driving to Minnesota to see the Vegas Golden Knights take on the Minnesota Wild (I’m a Winnipeg Jets fan that has a friend who is a Knights fan). Half way to St. Paul, I get the call that the NHL has followed the NBA in Suspending all games until such a timeContinue reading “Coronavirus & the Empty Calendar Episode 1: The Phantom Gigs”
Personal Fixer Upper 