Creative Ways to Work

Ever wonder why so many people hate their jobs? Maybe it is because the job situation is not a right fit. Could be the work itself (a people person sitting alone in an office doing data entry 40+ hours a week), the interpersonal dynamics with co-workers and "bosses"(the daily dramas, politics, etc.), could be the environment (cubicle maze, no windows), could be you. Actually it is often a combination of these factors. Of these factors, the only one you actually control is YOU. So what way of working would be fulfilling for YOU?

For many of us, having one full time job, working 8am - late pm simply doesn't work. One client of mine said working full time in an office was like being claustophobic--she keep feeling she had to "get out!" What options do you have to the mainstream way of working? Countless...

Let's begin with the multiple streams of income model. It can look like this: Sam works part time supervising residents in a halfway house. He works 6pm - 6am two nights a week. Basically he helps the residents make the evening meal, clean the kitchen and get ready for bed. He sleeps there overnight. This 24 hour a week job provides insurance benefits for Sam and his family. In addition to this p/t job, Sam is self employed making custom cabinetry. He also teaches horseback riding on Saturdays. Sam has 3 sources of income and is able to make a good income and spend time doing work he enjoys--crafting wood, teaching kids to ride, caring for developmentally challenged adults.

Think about how you might spend your time differently if you weren't working a full time job. More stories and options to come!