Last weekend our Craigslist refrigerator died. We were so proud of the thing. It was only $75! The perfect size for the Airstream! And we could even spruce up the dents with a DIY project! But on Saturday night it started leaking and by Sunday morning everything in our fridge was warm.
We threw out our perishables and we knew we’d have to buy a new fridge with a warranty. 3/4 size fridges are hard to come by on Craigslist and we couldn’t afford another lemon. We were grumpy all day. It feels as if every time we try to save money, bam! something happens and our teensie savings are whisked away into working appliances or dental procedures.
As much as I budget and roll my change and squirrel away any extra pennies, it seems like we just don’t get anywhere. I’ve been reading quite a few rich-people-secrets books and blogs lately. (Ugh, yes, I’ve become that person.) The common, unfun advice is: get a second job. Ok, so the majority encourage you to become an entrepreneur on the side, but let’s be real, it’s a second job.
I’ve been reluctant to take on a second job because I value my free time. I value the time I get to put into this blog. And as an introvert, I feel that I need that time to relax and recuperate so I can be a functional (nice) human being.
Do you think the Rich Dad, Poor Dads of the world are right? Do we all need second jobs? Is it a reality of our economy? What is your best money saving/money making tip? I need answers, people!
Let me know your thoughts in the comments.
love,
melanie
Probably. But if that’s true I think such a truth would be symptomatic of a larger societal dysfunction. That just doesn’t feel healthy.
If someone is just super into the idea of a second job, then fine. Do it and be blessed.
But if you just need something extra financially but you need your time and autonomy to remain intact? Maybe go read this bit on passive income:
Essentially, I’d say if you are having just piddling on the internet time, or time that you are knitting, or time that you’re writing or painting….Just find ways to turn those into small revenue trickles. Over time, it’s a few dollars here and there that you’d otherwise not have that has potential to grow but doesn’t have to take over your life or what you value in it. 🙂
I think the problem with passive income is unless you have the money to invest in up front, it can be time-consuming. I don’t really have (or don’t feel like I have) that much extra time in the day. I’ve done the Etsy thing before and it is super time consuming. It’s not the easy income some people think it is. I also have this blog that doesn’t make money either 🙂 I just feel I need something more instantly financially rewarding.