Took a part-time retail job during a slow stretch and it messed up my focus

Back in February when work was dead, I started stocking shelves at a grocery store near my apartment in Columbus. The extra $300 a week helped with bills, but after 8 weeks I realized I wasn't doing any of my own projects after those shifts. My brain was too tired to pitch new work or even update my portfolio. Has anyone else tried a side gig like that and found it hurt more than helped?

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mason.drew3d ago

Think about what that extra $300 a week cost you in lost momentum on your own business. It's hard to see it in the moment, but grinding a side gig can actually set you back more than it helps if it's draining your mental gas for the work that actually pays your bills. Sometimes saying no to short-term cash is the smarter move if it means you're still sharp for the bigger opportunities.

ben_fisher3d ago

Aint it possible that 300 bucks a week could be the difference between keeping the lights on or giving up on your business entirely?

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dianawilson1d ago

That $300 might be what keeps the whole dream alive though.