Shitty Job problems - make the job you hate work for you

So I have a friend who, like me, moved from home to seek a better life and opportunities.  He started his own, home-based business, and was doing alright for a while until the bills started piling up.  He got a shitty job that basically slaved him out and only paid minimum wage, so he quit.  Now he's considering moving back home because the money is running out.  He figures he can go back home, try his business there, work part-time, and save up to eventually move out again.  The problem is that he really doesn't want to go back home.  He loves it here.  And also he doesn't want to work a shitty job but feels that's his only option without a degree.

Being that I've worked many jobs, and many of them shitty jobs, I gave him some words of wisdom. I first asked him, "Would you rather work a shitty job here or back home"?  He didn't really have to think hard about that one.  It was clear he'd rather be here, so he chose to find a job here.  Now to tackle a "shitty" job versus a "decent" job.  Since he has no choice but to get a job, he would rather get something that wasn't so bad.  The problem is clear, and one that I've dealt with my whole professional life.  We are entrepreneurs with dreams and goals of owning our own businesses.  No matter what job we work, it will always be just another job.  So I told him, any job you get is just a job; something to pay the bills and possibly help you save up.

How can you make a job you hate work for you?

2013 wrap-up

Hello all!  We are 46 days away from the New Year!  2013 was filled with many blessings and transformations.  I share in a previous post how I took a leap of faith and turned my life right-side up.  16 days from today will mark my 1 year anniversary since changing my life and moving here to San Diego.  I don't know yet how I'm going to celebrate but I will keep you posted!

Once November started I felt my energy shifting into "hibernation" mode.  I was feeling kind of stuck and indecisive.  Once the time changed, it just felt like the darkness was lingering longer and I am such a sun worshiper that it makes me a little sad.  It's so easy to put yourself into a pit of fear and despair; so easy for me to do to myself.  But thankfully I have some great resources to help me stay focused on my goals.  I always turn back to my Magical Manifestor notes and training for guidance.  I am also working with Laura Yamin of Joyful Shimmy on a 21-day "fear detox".  She's such an inspiration, overall great listener and extremely supportive.  I highly recommend working with her.  I recently also began following one of the people from my MM class, Martine Holston, who wrote this powerful post on taking action when it seems like you have no control over a situation.  It really hit home because sometimes it's so hard for me to make a decision, especially when it's something that worries me.

My job responsibilities will be winding down soon, so I'll have more ME time to focus on my goals.  I am 100% focused and dedicated to "getting it done" as Shaun T would say!

Re-cap on my status:

Earn some cash for the Holidays on Craigslist

Hello all! The Holidays are rapidly approaching; there will be plenty of available gigs to help you get some great presents for yourself and your loved ones.  This can be a very stressful time, especially if you're unemployed. Don't lose hope though!  I wanted to write a very quick post announcing my new e-book!
To give you a little background, I've been working gigs on Craigslist since my college days.  "Gigs", or short-term jobs, can be real life savers when you're running low on funds.  A lot of people have asked me for guidance regarding gigs, so I decided to write a quick, detailed guide for finding the best gigs on Craigslist.

AVAILABLE NOW via Amazon! Especially made for Kindle which you can download the app for FREE if you don’t have one. You can read on your computer, phone, or tablet.

By the way, have you checked out my FREE E-BOOK? It's called "Greens on the Side" and will help you get started with your weight loss goals in just 5 easy steps.  Check it out!