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I hear an awful lot of grumbling about the lack of work. I took a walk today and stopped at a bar. Quite a few union contractors and workers frequent there. I got to talking and exchanging stories. I happened to have a bunch of my old "business cards" from when I did handy man work years ago. Anyways, I got folks who wanted their break pads/rotors replaced, oil changed, decks and siding put up... All kind of work that I have done in the past. I even had someone interested in homecare, which I did when the recession hit. Once one person found out I am a generalist with regards to the work I have done, others started asking.
What folks seemed to respond to was that I am willing to work. Quite a few said it's hard to find decent workers these days. I know the price of everything has gone up, and many of us aren't getting raises, but we still depend on our livelihoods and work ethics to get by. I don't know how others were raised but I was taught that your reputation precedes you. That is to say, your reputation tomorrow depends on the work you do today. Anything I do, I do it like I mean it Admittedly, you still, you have to sell yourself.
At any rate, I wasn't even trying to sell my services. I was just chatting with some contractors and they seemed to take a liking to my story and experience. So, after work tomorrow, I have a job assisting with a deck installment and someone might be calling about in home care for an elderly loved one. And yes, a quick break pad job that would normally cost $400 at Midas. More work than I can handle, but with today's unemployment numbers, it's good to know there is work to go around.
Maybe it's time for folks to rethink their strategies a bit. Tons of people need things done, and tons of people need work.
I hear an awful lot of grumbling about the lack of work. I took a walk today and stopped at a bar. Quite a few union contractors and workers frequent there. I got to talking and exchanging stories. I happened to have a bunch of my old "business cards" from when I did handy man work years ago. Anyways, I got folks who wanted their break pads/rotors replaced, oil changed, decks and siding put up... All kind of work that I have done in the past. I even had someone interested in homecare, which I did when the recession hit. Once one person found out I am a generalist with regards to the work I have done, others started asking.
What folks seemed to respond to was that I am willing to work. Quite a few said it's hard to find decent workers these days. I know the price of everything has gone up, and many of us aren't getting raises, but we still depend on our livelihoods and work ethics to get by. I don't know how others were raised but I was taught that your reputation precedes you. That is to say, your reputation tomorrow depends on the work you do today. Anything I do, I do it like I mean it Admittedly, you still, you have to sell yourself.
At any rate, I wasn't even trying to sell my services. I was just chatting with some contractors and they seemed to take a liking to my story and experience. So, after work tomorrow, I have a job assisting with a deck installment and someone might be calling about in home care for an elderly loved one. And yes, a quick break pad job that would normally cost $400 at Midas. More work than I can handle, but with today's unemployment numbers, it's good to know there is work to go around.
Maybe it's time for folks to rethink their strategies a bit. Tons of people need things done, and tons of people need work.
Seems like you planned that, huh? "Happened to have a bunch of my old business cards"
Yeah I think doing quality work is very important. But some of people just don't have all these extra skills to get them by.
Not at all planned. I got them free through a business card site about 4 years ago. They still had "proudly serving Metro Detroit" on them even though I moved. I got about 100 of them and always kept my wallet and work area stuffed with them. When talking, I realized I always kept a few in the wallet so it was convenient instead of having people write down my number.
Always show up prepared... Even when you're not preparing
Nice story. Maybe you can pick up some brake pads when you take a break from from working on the deck. If any of the contractors do sheet metal work maybe they'll have a brake to make the bends they need...
Nice story. Maybe you can pick up some brake pads when you take a break from from working on the deck. If any of the contractors do sheet metal work maybe they'll have a brake to make the bends they need...
Well, it should be apparent that I've dusted a few off while I was in the bar... So give me a break
You already had a job already. It is much easier to pick up jobs on the side. You did not pose the "I need a job aroma". I have done some generalizing myself back in my past and 9/10 these odd jobs pops up when it was least expected. I honestly feel if you were obligated to find work, then you would had a tougher time persuading people into utilizing your services. Who knows, I'd say it is more so when it's least expected when both parties are calm and discussing over things versus it is easy to find work.
Are you planning to keep track of all this extra earned income and pay taxes to the IRS on a quarterly basis? Don't forget to track expenses as well so you can deduct them.
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Admittedly, you still, you have to sell yourself.
