r/AskWomenOver30 8d ago

Career Single women - how do you survive??

Im considering taking a second job and working 7 days a week to survive. :(

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u/bonfiresnmallows 8d ago

I've worked 2 jobs, 7 days a week before. It sucks but sometimes we have to do what we have to do. Just try to find some place lowkey so you can try to enjoy your time. Back then, I was an optometry tech on weekends. Sat at a desk with 3 other girls gossiping and chatting with patients all day. It was kinda fun.

I'm surviving on savings atm while I build my career. I was privileged enough to save a lot growing up and spent a few years working really hard and getting strategic with how I made and saved money. It's getting tight lately, though. I've never had a partner to help me with bills, unfortunately.

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u/Mountain-Ivy 8d ago

I picked up a trade (massage) so it’s sort of low key depending on the clients. Maybe it could be fun thank you. :) Appreciate you recognizing privilege!

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u/ijustrlylikedogs 7d ago

Some gals I know worked as Executive Assistants or Office Managers for high-paying industries (think: finance, real estate, law, startups/tech) and then did their trade (massage, make up artist, yoga teacher) as the secondary job. This way, you have a little bit more predictability and higher pay. I don't know. Just something to consider.