I liked that I had my own time to teach myself in addition to working on building generational wealth and getting my foot in the door of business.
What I wish was different
I had done more and not been so hesistant and procrasionated so much.
Advice
That starting is the hardest part. Take that leap of faith and just do it.
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Tutor
August 2018 • Seattle, WA
What I liked
Flexibility, self-determined schedule and pay
What I wish was different
More clients
Advice
Discuss a lesson plan and get to know student’s needs within first session so that future sessions with student are guided.
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Handyman
July - September 2018 • Keene, NY
What I liked
Working my own hours gave me the responsibility of managing my own time which was a challenge I thought positively influenced my sense of independant time management.
What I wish was different
Advice
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Landscaper
May - August 2018 • Germantown, MD
What I liked
Flexibility
What I wish was different
My scheduling process.
Advice
Be super friendly and outgoing, don't be afraid to advertise your service.
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In Home Care
May 2017 • Fortuna, CA
What I liked
All of it
What I wish was different
Nothing
Advice
Write everything down
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Building Carpenter
May - August 2018 • Washington, ME
What I liked
What I wish was different
Advice
Hard work ethic is all about you get goodness out if you put goodness in. Try your hardest and own up to your mistakes. God will bless you.
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Nanny
June 2012 • Pensacola, FL
What I liked
The family I work for is like a second family. The kids are like my own.
What I wish was different
I wish I would have received the raise I asked for
Advice
Patience.
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Baby Sitter
May - August 2018 • Fort Worth, TX
What I liked
Easy, in my area, and fun.
What I wish was different
Nothing!
Advice
Always be prepared to do things like playiny with dolls when baby sitting!
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Photographer
May 2018 • Shenandoah, IA
What I liked
The creativity, people on the other side of the lens, and the fact that I have my own business.
What I wish was different
That I had more time to look up videos to improve my shooting.
Advice
To be yourself with our clients! They picked you for a reason!
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Dog walker
June - August 2018 • New York City, NY
What I liked
the flexibility
What I wish was different
Advice
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Educator
June 2018 • Gresham, OR
What I liked
The freedom to set my hours and the ability to teach the subjects I wanted.
What I wish was different
Advice
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Self employed
April - September 2018 • Muskegon, MI
What I liked
Making my own hours, and being able to enjoy myself!
What I wish was different
Worked harder to make more money
Advice
Stay motivated and never give up
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Lyft Driver
February 2018 • Lakewood, CO
What I liked
Flexible hours, working directly with customers
What I wish was different
More regularity in pickuop rates
Advice
If it gets slow, stay with it. It always picks back up.
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Independent Video Producer
May - August 2018 • Indianapolis, IN
What I liked
What I wish was different
I wish I would have found a film set to work on rather than independent, smaller video projects.
Advice
Meet as many people as you can and be nice to everyone! Your network is your greatest asset.
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Hair Stylist
October 2015 • Spring Lake, NC
What I liked
I can work my passion
What I wish was different
Nothing
Advice
Always keep learning
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Construction Laborer
May - August 2018 • Winchester, VA
What I liked
Feeling of satisfaction when a project was finished
What I wish was different
The weather was pretty intense, but that's summer for you.
Advice
Construction can be a pretty rewarding experience when all is said and done, people shouldn't look down upon manual labor as much as they do.
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Dog walker
February 2018 • Charlottesville, VA
What I liked
Working with pets and pet owners, working outdoors
What I wish was different
Advice
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Auto Mechanic
July 2014 • Las Vegas, NV
What I liked
Helping people save money and keeping good, old cars out of the scrap yard. I also like making money and keeping me occupied.
What I wish was different
Gone back to school earlier than I had
Advice
Make the decisions that are right for you at the time you need to, don't stress about what you need to be doing, ask yourself what would be best for your happiness.
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Piano Teaching
April 2018 • Beaverton, OR
What I liked
The experience of working with upcoming piano talents was both beneficial to them, and me as a music and person. They challenged me to think more and do my best.
What I wish was different
Advice
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Tutor
February 2018 • Miami, FL
What I liked
Working one on one
What I wish was different
I wish I had more resources to use.
Advice
I think it’s an experience every teacher-to-be should undertake.
