Full-time dashers- I want to know your “why”….
I’ve recently got back into dashing after taking an about 5 years off.
I must say, the app has made many improvements!
Anyway, I’m wondering if there’s others out there like me that just HATE working regular 9-5 jobs and / or working for / with other people
To preface, I’m 41 (😮💨) and an artist (also married to a spouse with steady income- but I def still need to work to contribute). Since graduating with a BFA way back in 2007, I have had rent / bills to pay, so always had to work full time, which always put on a strain on my art practice. (Back “in my day,” college was expected, no questions asked - no matter how illiterate you and your parents were regarding student loans. I still treasure / value that time in my life, but the student loans are a bummer).
Fast forward….
It seems that since the pandemic, I don’t stay at one job for too long. I was at this last one for 3 years, which is decent for me post pandemic. Could also just be a flighty “artist” trait.
My job was a cook at a small family-run place (super toxic family dynamics and ridiculously low pay - like I can make the same if not more dashing even after taxes / gas. I took it I. As a passion project - big mistake). Also, restaurant work is wearing on my body foreal..
I’ve applied for other jobs, but honestly I’m kind of excited to just dash again. I can work on my own terms, have time and energy to make art as well as focus on my health (always would fall by the wayside working full time for others). Can even apply for artist residencies, which isn’t really possible if you have e a 9-5 depending on you.
I often see a diverse age range out there dashing, but I wonder how much of you are in a similar mindset as me?
OR AM I JIST A BIG FREAKING LOSER 😂