I got laid off 2 years ago and had to rebuild my resume as a designer. Design jobs average from 100-500 applicants. Insane saturation, so I knew I needed to find a side hustle to help me be patient while looking for the right job.
I found that working the early shift at a coffee shop was a great help for me. It wasn’t a side hustle that took too much energy away for me, and I was able to finish my work day around 1pm.
Allowed me to slowly and methodically apply for jobs I really cared about instead of thrashing in the wind.
I’ve seen that passive income takes a tonnnn of energy and investment to really get off the ground. So it might be worth skipping that unless you’re particularly passionate about your endeavor.
Good luck! Be patient! Don’t be afraid to spend a little extra $ and buy French toast for breakfast sometimes. You’re gonna get a win.
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I graduated with a degree that i def should’ve applied to grad school with - instead I went right into the workforce and hated where I ended up so I just started to upskill and build a modest portfolio of any kind of work I was skilled at to get a job.
I for sure hit up old friends from college to help me network and find something that fit and it’s paid off - you really do have to light a fire under your own ass and look at people in a very transactional light as far as giving you resources/time/opportunity and be hopeful and perhaps delusional enough for it to work
don’t treat this as a temporary thing, don’t get lost in the sause!
Mar 26, 2024
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Getting laid off SUCKS and I’m so sorry that happened to you.
I would say find a side gig that works for you as soon as you can. I’ve loved Instacart (if you have a car) cause it’s pretty good money and totally on your own schedule. I’ve heard good things about task rabbit. Also random Craigslist event gigs or Poached gigs can be good, esp if you have food service experience. And if you’re open to it and feel comfortable, post to your IG (or any social) story saying you’re looking for work. I had followers come up through the woodwork that had some helpful random work to offer.
The best gig I think is babysitting, if it’s something you’re interested in and if you can get an in through any moms you know. You can get paid more than a lot of part time gigs and get paid through Venmo or cash so you won’t have to worry about any taxes, which feels so good.
Also you’ve probably already looked into it, but I would just triple check you still can’t get unemployment (even if it’s only $100 a week or something). I thought I wouldn’t get any bc of the way I got laid off but after scouring Reddit realized I could still get some money.
Oct 2, 2024
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as someone in the creative industry, its hard bc sometimes all i wanna do is throw myself into my passions and work so hard i get myself sick. but i’ve realized im not happiest when i work 50-60 hour work weeks (even if im fulfilled and having fun) i need the time and space for the things that fuel being creative: exercise, hiking, being with friends, playing dnd. This work is like breathing, you should try to find balance between breathing in and out. Creatives are often told that their work should become their job, but sometimes, it’s truly better for it be a side hustle or things that operate on a project to project basis.
I found it helpful to get connected with people who I admired and see what their days look like. Are they running around 24/7? are they constantly making work they actually don’t like bc it makes money? or are they dedicated to things they love and are fulfilled? or are they practically controlled by their work? Their day to day can be very similar to yours, so understanding if that would be an environment you would be happy in is very important.
I agree that volunteering is a good place to start, also gets you connected to the people who work in the industries yr interested in! Museum studies might be broad enough for you to also access some internships across a few industries which really give you great insight what working in various environments can be like for real. I will say working in an arts environment has been incredible for me, i feel truly myself and able to be who i am with very few masks on.
Oct 6, 2024
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This is the first crossroads into actual intimacy on a date. Don’t even have to say anything. If they’re cute, just look at them and enjoy the hell out of the present moment.
You’re either gonna find that moment together in pheromones and smiles or they’re gonna ask for the check.
Either way is better than telling someone how many sibilings you have
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