The unemployment rate is at a high right now and people are worried about keeping their jobs. But on top of this worry, they are also concerned about finding enough money to pay for the necessities. Electric, heat, credit card bills, cell phones, groceries, rent…it all costs so much money, but where can you find enough money to pay for it all?
Some people do not like their first job and can’t even imagine having to deal with a second one as well, but the truth is, many people work more than one job to supplement their primary income. It may only be on the weekends or nights, but the extra income helps people when they really need it.
Are you wondering if you too should consider a second job?
Here are some signs that might lead you in the right direction…
1. When your paycheck is deposited it never seems like enough money.
2. You only ever pay off the minimum payment on all your credit card bills.
3. You can’t seem to pay off your student loans.
4. You are constantly overdrawing from your bank account (and then having to pay big fees).
5. You want to go out to dinner/drinks and not always put it on your credit card.
6. When your paycheck comes in you already know that it won’t be enough.
7. You hate going to work every day but stay because you know you need the money.
8. You can’t afford to set aside money each paycheck to enroll in a 401(k) plan.
9. You aren’t able to go out when you want to because you don’t have the money to fill your gas tank.
10. You are constantly taking money out of savings instead of putting money in.
11. You feel like you are always asking friends/family if you can borrow some cash.
12. You just want a little bit of money to spend on yourself now and again (very important)!!
It is not uncommon to have a second job so don’t think that it is always a bad thing. Yes, it takes away from some of your free time, but if you find a job doing something you love, it might not seem so bad. If you like gardening look into your local garden center…or art, look into an art store. It isn’t always ideal to have a second job (and some of you might not even be able to do it because you need time for your kids or family, etc.) but in the end you might find yourself much happier (and less stressed about money) with the additional source of income.
Also, the signs above might not be the case for everyone. Everyone goes through life differently and has their ups and downs. You might find that you stress about some of the above but really, a second job isn’t for you. That’s fine! Everyone has their own way of dealing with different situations in life. Just know that if you do look into a second job to supplement your primary income that you aren’t the only one out there feeling the pinch right now!
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