Those who work weather it be full-time, Part-time, or On-call know that there are many opportunities that one may look to get. Some of us may go out and apply for just about any kind of job at a desperate time of financial need.
I have for one been there. It brings me back to my first job, yet it was off the books it taught me the value of a dollar and hard work.
I was 12 years old and unlike many kids who were selling lemonade on the corner I took my grandfathers lawnmower and went door to door asking people in my grandparent's neighborhood if they would want there lawn mowed.
I started off the first summer charging $5 a lawn, and till this day I still recall my first lawn I mowed. The grass was taller then the six foot tall fence boards, and it took me four hours to get everything cut down.
I went on with many different jobs through out the years. Doing a paper route, concrete work, working at Taco Bell, being a Uber driver, to armed security just to name a few. One thing I am sure of, is that I was motivated to find a job I liked, and once I did I wanted to stick with it. Upon going through different jobs as I got older I found myself looking for different things in jobs. Things like health benefits, paid days off, etc...
I think that many people who don't have allot to worry about such as families, people who are younger get caught up in some jobs that may pay a good wage, or even pay under the table.
Now that I'm older with a family the job to get is not the job that I necessarily the job I would want to have.
Having that under the table job that pays at the end of each night in cash does not help me save for retirement, put money in my 401k, assist in getting me paid days off, or help with health benefits.
I'm thankful for my job I have now, it provides me with a bi-weekly check, health benefits, and a contribution to my retirement.
In the long run my advise would be to anyone looking for a job is to stay away from the quick money making jobs, and look for something that will help you long-term. That will more then likely be the Job To Have, Not The Job To Get
