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self

February 2020 • Rochester, NY

What I liked

Everything

What I wish was different

Good

Advice

Good
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Handman and Landscaper

May - September 2020 • Boulder, CO

What I liked

Flexible hours and handsome hourly wage

What I wish was different

More technical work, and a little less 'mindless' tasking.

Advice

Worth it, met some excellent people to have as contacts and linked in connections
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remodeling houses

June 2019 • Caldwell, ID

What I liked

Working at my own pace and working alone

What I wish was different

More funds for better product

Advice

Do your research or take proper classes before partaking in this type of work.
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Handyman

May 2015 - September 2019 • Coventry, CT

What I liked

I loved being able to meet people and work for some cool people.

What I wish was different

I wish that I worked a bit more and took less time off

Advice

Make sure that if you are working for Self, they let you make your own hours, make sure that you make a full time schedule and stick with it the whole time.
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lease operator oil field

May 2019 • Drumright, OK

What I liked

What I wish was different

Advice

I would have finished college in my earlier years instead of going back when I had a family. It makes it difficult.
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Lawn Caretaker

January 2011 • Galveston, TX

What I liked

I like mowing grass.

What I wish was different

I wish I was stronger and faster.

Advice

Sharp blades cut better than dull blades.
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Construction Carpenter

May 2019 • Atlanta, GA

What I liked

Enjoyed building homes

What I wish was different

More money

Advice

Learning is fun
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Yoga Instructor

June 2018 • Tucson, AZ

What I liked

What I wish was different

Advice

Ton of fun
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Child care provider

May 2010 • Gaylord, MN

What I liked

Working with kids.

What I wish was different

Advice

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Self employed

January 2015 • Manteca, CA

What I liked

Controlling my schedule

What I wish was different

The consistent hours

Advice

Hustling for your own business is hard
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Babysitting

May 2017 • Fairfield Township, NJ

What I liked

The kids

What I wish was different

The pay and hours

Advice

Always stay positive and patient with kids
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Babysitting

May - August 2019 • Waco, TX

What I liked

I love being able to work with kids and watch as they grow up. I love helping parents out with their daily needs. I love being a support system for the kids and taking them to activities and birthday parties and stuff.

What I wish was different

Advice

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Mobile Notary Signing Agent

October 2014 • Mesa, AZ

What I liked

I get to set my own hours and work when I want. I am not confined to one specific location, but travel all over the area.

What I wish was different

I wish there was a way to ensure that the appointments are scheduled in a way that makes them easy to drive to, but that is not always possible.

Advice

Don't set out to start your own business or become a contract employee if you aren't willing to do all the work that is takes to make sure you have business always coming in.
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Tutoring

May - August 2019 • Vienna, WV

What I liked

I was able to make my own schedule.

What I wish was different

I wouId have liked to have more clients.

Advice

Market yourself because the need for your skills are present if you look.
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Caregiver

June 2017 - August 2019 • Tucson, AZ

What I liked

The bond I made with my client.

What I wish was different

That she was not terminally ill and how she had to pass away.

Advice

Caregiving his physically, emotionally, and mentally challenging. Be prepared to grow and learn beyond your own expectations.
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Housekeeping Cleaner

January 2018 • Pocatello, ID

What I liked

The hours are flexible.

What I wish was different

I like what I do.

Advice

Do a good job every time.
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Nannying

May 2019 • Louisville, KY

What I liked

The girls I nannied

What I wish was different

Nothing!

Advice

Nannying was easy to do because of my network. I believe a good network is everything!
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Daycare Provider

June - July 2019 • Brandon, MS

What I liked

I invited the neighbor's kids to spend the summer with my kids. I charged their parents much less than the daycare that they usually attend. My kids had friends to play with and I covered my expenses for having them.

What I wish was different

I should have charged more.

Advice

Make sure you have a vehicle big enough to carry all of the kids you are going to keep. You do NOT want to be stuck inside with them all day.
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Wedding DJ

June 2018 • Tempe, AZ

What I liked

Working for myself has been profitable and liberating! I like being my own boss.

What I wish was different

I wish I'd had a mentor in the business.

Advice

If you are good at something you may be able to start your own business for it.
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