The number of Americans working two jobs or more is higher than it has ever been.
It continues to be a frequent talking point among economists and activists alike.
It is important (and very doable!)
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to practice self care to avoid burnout.
But thats not the case right now, so Im just rolling with it.
Probably not as good as youd like.
It always seems like an uphill battle to build (and keep) a decent amount in savings.
But what if your car breaks down, or you have a sudden medical bill?
Statistically, women are more likely than men to work multiple part-time jobs.
Summer Tuverson of Santa Monica, California, is in a similar situation as Brandner.
She works at a doggie day care center and nannying.
There are a decent amount of similarities between taking care of dogs and children, she says.
Especially the cleaning up poop part.
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The major one is having more than one new circle of friends.
(Two work from home jobs?
Youve got this covered.)
If you bust your gas budget because youre driving all around town, your second income becomes pointless.
I felt like they would feel like I wasnt able to give them both 100%.
For a while it almost felt like I was cheating on both of them.
Be honest with your employers, and they will probably be grateful.
Remember,it is illegalfor someone to fire you for calling in sick.
Normalize Power Napping
Tuverson: I copied this from the kids I look after.
Sometimes I have similar amounts of time before I need to get going for my next job.
When I still couldnt stop yawning, I Googled some tips and started power napping between shifts.
Its been a game changer.
Tuverson says the key is napping between 10 and 20 minutes.
Set aside time toprep and prepare meals(and snacks for those 15 minute breaks!)
that are easy, cheap, and delicious.
But, I am now able to afford a mini-vacation that I would not have been able to otherwise.
Still, it is important to have other consistent things in your schedule besides just working.
For example, you could join a book group dedicated to your favorite genre.
Not only does this increase your social circle and offer an escape, but it also exercises your brain.
Any half-decent supervisor will cut you some slack when you start.
She is a contributor to The Penny Hoarder.
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