Comments on: Are You Out Of Work?

By: Jenn

Jenn — Sun, 28 Jun 2009 23:19:05 +0000

I know everyones situation is different. I’ve always had my side income w/ebay and Boutique Bargains. I’m so thankful to have it, it’s saved us many times when hubbys job closed with ONE DAY notice. He was out of work for what seemed to be forever. He took a job with a huge cut in pay and now I’m even more thankful that I have multiple streams of income to have the $$ for my girls. I do work part time outside the home for the health benefits.If I could figure out a way to have health benefits without the job outside of home, I would do it! If you can manage both, I say go for it. Having a ‘gig’ at home is a blessing in disquise.

By: Staci Jansma

Staci Jansma — Sat, 27 Jun 2009 13:41:00 +0000

Very interesting post.

My choice to be a WAHM did come with a option which I was pleased to accept – my husband’s career was going to relocate us over 80+ miles from my current job. We talked about different options and decided this is the time to dig in and do what I want. Stay home with my two children, take care of them and work at home.

I started building my website the middle of May, was up by the end of May and have been working on it since. I was advised by someone who is successful that you will always be working on it. I can see that now.

I have worked with a few clients and have had continous work – so I think being in this almost 2 months full-time not bad. I know I have a long ways to go but I am here and I am ready!

By: Cory Huff

Cory Huff — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 22:24:44 +0000

Yeah, I’m still employed, but grateful for that. I’ve got things that I’m working on the side, but I’m a little too comfortable with where I’m at. Thanks for the reminder Kelly!

By: Betsy Wuebker

Betsy Wuebker — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 18:30:41 +0000

Building a business. Pink slips are so out of my realm of possibilities. What I don’t understand is why anyone collecting unemployment wouldn’t using the gift of time to start a business. My mom used to say, no one is going to come knockin’ at your door if your butt is sitting on the couch.

By: Carrie at NaturalMomsTalkRadio

Carrie at NaturalMomsTalkRadio — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 17:17:23 +0000

Every time I hear of another person who has been laid off or had their hours reduced, I am thankful for my life.

If I want to earn more money, it’s in my control.

It feels so much safer to have dozens of affiliate programs paying me, income from the sale of my products, and other streams of income coming into my account, than to rely on one source.

Just as you said

By: Amy Hass

Amy Hass — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 16:55:33 +0000

If you can manage it time-wise and family-wise, I’d do both. A steady paycheck is great but building a business is the smart way to go.

By: Leslie

Leslie — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 16:19:07 +0000

I believe that working for yourself is one of the best kinds of job security. I have been employed in many settings from a small family-owned business, two Universities, a Fortune 500 telecom and also for myself. I’ve been on both sides of the table. I’ve found that working for myself gives me the best balance. Satisfaction means more than a regular paycheck and efforts equal truer results. I am currently business building, reinventing what I do, how I do it and who I work for. I am thrilled to have you as a resource.

By: doug

doug — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 16:15:55 +0000

I was laid off from my full time online advertising sales career in January 09. Approaching the 6 month mark. I’ve been doing several things during this time 1)searching for my next fulltime gig in ad sales as I truly enjoy it, 2)freelancing/contract sales for two media companies and 3)starting to blog and write on my own. This whole situation has made me realize the importance of having several revenue streams coming in so if one goes down you at least have something else coming in, even if it’s not a lot, it’s something. I’m also in the process of utilizing my writing/creative skills to start a few blogs on interests I enjoy (sports, dogs) and hope to start selling my own advertising against them. I also found a new startup pet site YeePet.com that I’m consulting with on getting their advertising sales program going. Long story short, I think we all need to find what we enjoy and leverage that in several ways.

By: Ann

Ann — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 16:07:12 +0000

I’m doing a bit of both.

I have a part-time job which is getting more and more part-time, so I’ve been working on a new etsy shop and looking for a Plan B part-time job in my field (non-profit management/fundraising).

I’m lucky b/c my husband is the main breadwinner; we need my income in order to save and take a summer vacation, etc. but his salary gives me a safety net and that is not true for everyone.

By: Andrea McLaughlin

Andrea McLaughlin — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 15:47:38 +0000

Before you get that pink slip: My suggestion for employees AND business owners is to help market your own company. Even when it’s “not your job”, help get the word out about the company you work for. Obviously bringing in new business for your company will not only help everyone stay working but makes you a more valuable employee.
For small business owners and single entreprenuers: help market everyone around you. Sing the praises of your vendors and your customers. Send them business whenever you can.