In 2008, fresh off a nasty divorce and still a lowly nonprofit worker, I realized my eyes were bigger than my wallet when it came to shopping and dining out. So I did what any early-20s woman would do – I found a second job. I was lucky to find a job as a concierge at a high end apartment building in downtown Minneapolis. My shifts were Saturdays and Sundays and consisted of 8 hours of greeting residents, signing out packages and dry cleaning, and a whole lot of watching Netflix on the computer. It was a marvelous way to make some extra cash.
But alas, as my paycheck got a bit bigger, and my household income grew due to marriage, my time “moonlighting” didn’t seem so important, and I gave up my cushy concierge gig to spend more time with family and friends.
In today’s economy, though, we might all sometimes think about getting a second job – but how do you do it? What do you choose? The CV Store Blog posted about “The Hidden Benefits of Moonlighting.” I agree wholeheartedly with most of these points, and how innovative – I never thought of getting a second job that doubled as a workout!
Have you ever had a second job? Would you do it again? Are you thinking about doing this supplement your income now? Tell us what you think!
About the Author: Marcy Twete
Marcy Twete is the Founder and CEO of Career Girl Network and the author of the book “You Know Everybody! A Career Girl’s Guide to Building a Network That Works.” At Career Girl Network, Marcy provides women with information, resources, and networking to empower them in their careers and to advance the work of women in business as a whole. Prior to launching Career Girl Network, Marcy worked in numerous nonprofit organizations and as a consultant in the field of nonprofit fundraising, marketing, and community relations. Marcy is a graduate of the College of St. Benedict in St. Joseph, Minnesota, and a native of rural North Dakota. She is the Vice Chair of the Chicago Board of Directors for Step Up Women’s Network in Chicago and a member of the Advisory Board for Girls on the Run Twin Cities, and is dedicated to advancing the work of organizations that move the needle for women and girls worldwide.
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