What do you do to support yourself?

Turino · 12-02-2009, 05:30 PM

Great stuff Bit. I try to cook one big thing a week that I can use in all different meals. Last week I threw meat in the crock pot and lots of frozen veggies , water, seasoning..cooked it..stored the meat separate and with the veggies I made ground turkey chili ...this week I am going to put sausages in it.

I am a boring cook..I cook for function not form.... everything gets minced garlic, onions and hot peppers...

I don't buy too many fresh veggies cause they go bad. I found it was a big waste. however, I do buy fresh spinach and freeze it.

The library is awesome..For those who don't have online access at home they can go there for service.

I really thought about my only spending 25 p/mo on entertainment and realized that also includes any meals out. boy..times have changed.

suebee · 12-02-2009, 06:16 PM

I am a social worker by profession, but after a major depression a few years back I went on LTD. (long-term disability) Then last summer I was operated on for a lung tumour, and though the cancer part looks really good, I didn't heal properly, so I can't do much of anything right now.

Soooooo - I'm just trying to rehab and not looking too far in the future. But I'd love to do some part-time work some time in the future. My preferences would be something in photography, writing or dog training, but I don't know if I'll ever accomplish this.

I worked part-time for a little while delivering newpapers in the country in the morning. I mean early in the morning. Like 3:30AM. But surprisingly I really liked it. The world is really quiet and beautiful at that time of the day.

So, I'm waiting to grow up and see what my next career is! It's kinda exciting!

T D · 12-02-2009, 06:23 PM

I sell on both e-bay and craigs list. I do occasional computer work for some of the folks living near my mom. I cook for my uncle, who has diabetes, M - F. I also have a small space in a local antique store. Basically between all of these things I manage to bring in a considerable amount every month. At any rate it really helps the pocketbook.

Turino · 12-03-2009, 10:25 AM

you put it out into the universe and it happens. I took the census exam and just got called this morning. Instead of going door to door, I will be working full time in the office for at least 8 weeks and possibly through April. Even though the outside positions pay higher, I am more grateful to be able to work inside when it hits 10 degrees.

The pay will be just enough to cover my household bills. I will float right above the edge. If something else comes along that is better, I will be in a better headspace to take it. Meantime I can still focus on my other two professional endeavors. Boy does this take a load off my mind.

Bit · 12-03-2009, 10:35 AM

Hey, Turino, that's wonderful! They say it's easier to get hired when you already have a job; maybe that will be true for you and this census job will lead to something better!

Oh, what you said about fresh produce? I found that to be true also, and the prices skyrocketed anyway, so mostly I buy frozen. Works great, lasts a couple months, absolutely no waste.

12-02-2009, 05:30 PM	#1
Turino Member How Do You Identify?: Guy Relationship Status: available Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: New Yawk Posts: 121 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 67 Thanked 118 Times in 37 Posts Rep Power: 1289967	Great stuff Bit. I try to cook one big thing a week that I can use in all different meals. Last week I threw meat in the crock pot and lots of frozen veggies , water, seasoning..cooked it..stored the meat separate and with the veggies I made ground turkey chili ...this week I am going to put sausages in it. I am a boring cook..I cook for function not form.... everything gets minced garlic, onions and hot peppers... I don't buy too many fresh veggies cause they go bad. I found it was a big waste. however, I do buy fresh spinach and freeze it. The library is awesome..For those who don't have online access at home they can go there for service. I really thought about my only spending 25 p/mo on entertainment and realized that also includes any meals out. boy..times have changed. __________________ Turino

12-02-2009, 06:16 PM	#2
suebee Member How Do You Identify?: TOWANDA! Preferred Pronoun?: Queen Bee Relationship Status: Good 'n married. Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Eastern Canada. But if I make a wrong turn at the lights I get stopped by a border guard. Posts: 1,499 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 2,355 Thanked 2,756 Times in 820 Posts Rep Power: 16450092	I am a social worker by profession, but after a major depression a few years back I went on LTD. (long-term disability) Then last summer I was operated on for a lung tumour, and though the cancer part looks really good, I didn't heal properly, so I can't do much of anything right now. Soooooo - I'm just trying to rehab and not looking too far in the future. But I'd love to do some part-time work some time in the future. My preferences would be something in photography, writing or dog training, but I don't know if I'll ever accomplish this. I worked part-time for a little while delivering newpapers in the country in the morning. I mean early in the morning. Like 3:30AM. But surprisingly I really liked it. The world is really quiet and beautiful at that time of the day. So, I'm waiting to grow up and see what my next career is! It's kinda exciting! __________________ "Compassion, in which all ethics must take root, can only attain its full breadth and depth if it embraces all living creatures and does not limit itself to mankind." -Albert Schweitzer

12-02-2009, 06:23 PM	#3
T D Member How Do You Identify?: Person of the trans variety Preferred Pronoun?: He, Sir, Bro, TD, Stevin Relationship Status: On occasion Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 1,165 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 1,428 Thanked 1,125 Times in 311 Posts Rep Power: 3570339	I sell on both e-bay and craigs list. I do occasional computer work for some of the folks living near my mom. I cook for my uncle, who has diabetes, M - F. I also have a small space in a local antique store. Basically between all of these things I manage to bring in a considerable amount every month. At any rate it really helps the pocketbook. __________________ “Don’t ask what the world needs. Ask what makes you come alive, and go do it. Because what the world needs is people who have come alive.”

12-03-2009, 10:25 AM	#4
Turino Member How Do You Identify?: Guy Relationship Status: available Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: New Yawk Posts: 121 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 67 Thanked 118 Times in 37 Posts Rep Power: 1289967	you put it out into the universe and it happens. I took the census exam and just got called this morning. Instead of going door to door, I will be working full time in the office for at least 8 weeks and possibly through April. Even though the outside positions pay higher, I am more grateful to be able to work inside when it hits 10 degrees. The pay will be just enough to cover my household bills. I will float right above the edge. If something else comes along that is better, I will be in a better headspace to take it. Meantime I can still focus on my other two professional endeavors. Boy does this take a load off my mind. __________________ Turino

12-03-2009, 10:35 AM	#5
Bit Senior Member How Do You Identify?: Stonefemme Relationship Status: married to Gryph Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Wichita, KS Posts: 2,177 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 1,126 Thanked 3,770 Times in 1,264 Posts Rep Power: 10778870	Hey, Turino, that's wonderful! They say it's easier to get hired when you already have a job; maybe that will be true for you and this census job will lead to something better! Oh, what you said about fresh produce? I found that to be true also, and the prices skyrocketed anyway, so mostly I buy frozen. Works great, lasts a couple months, absolutely no waste.