Have You Ever Loved a Side Hustle More Than Your Day Job?

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Discussion Overview

The thread explores participants' feelings about balancing their Pampered Chef business with their day jobs. Many share their personal experiences regarding their love for both their primary employment and their involvement with Pampered Chef, while some express mixed feelings about their day jobs.

Discussion Character

  • Anecdotal
  • Opinion-based
  • Exploratory

Main Points Raised

  • One participant, identifying as a consultant, expresses love for both Pampered Chef and their day job, noting a part-time shift in their day job due to Pampered Chef.
  • Another participant shares their experience of working for their family and enjoying both that role and selling Pampered Chef, indicating no intention to quit their day job.
  • Several users mention appreciation for the opportunities their day jobs provide, even if they sometimes feel worn out.
  • One participant reflects on their previous job as a Personal Chef, stating that Pampered Chef fits better with their current family life.
  • Another participant enjoys their role as a features page designer, highlighting the creative aspects and low stress of their job.
  • One participant, identifying as a legal secretary, expresses love for their job and a desire to eventually work in their child's school.
  • Another participant, who is an Assistant Prosecuting Attorney, enjoys their job protecting children while also engaging with Pampered Chef as a hobby.
  • One participant shares their experience of balancing a full-time job, Pampered Chef, and family responsibilities, emphasizing the importance of their part-time job for social interaction.
  • Another participant mentions enjoying their temporary job for its flexibility and networking opportunities with Pampered Chef contacts.
  • One participant expresses dissatisfaction with their job but feels trapped due to financial considerations, noting a lack of support at cluster meetings.
  • Another participant acknowledges feeling like an oddball for not wanting to quit their day job, contrasting with the majority who seem to favor leaving their jobs for Pampered Chef.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Views differ among participants regarding their feelings towards their day jobs and their involvement with Pampered Chef. Some express strong affection for both, while others feel conflicted or dissatisfied with their primary employment.

Contextual Notes

Participants share a variety of experiences, indicating a range of job types and personal circumstances that influence their perspectives on balancing Pampered Chef with their day jobs.

Who May Find This Useful

This discussion may be of interest to consultants navigating similar feelings about their day jobs and Pampered Chef involvement, particularly those who feel they are balancing multiple responsibilities.

I also love my "real" job. I work in Human Resources for a great company and have a wonderful boss. When I started with PC, my family really needed the $$$ to help us get by each month. However, I just got a raise at work that was big enough to take off the "pressure" so now the PC income is just extra..which will be nice. I'm am starting to get burned out a bit with managing a FT job, a family and a PC business. Right now, I can't see where PC would be able to replace my FT income. After April (I have 7 shows scheduled), I think I'm going to pull back a little with PC. Good thread, I'm glad to see that there are others like me.
 
I started selling PC once because of the fact that I knew I was going to "temporarily" quit my regular job, (nursing), just until we get settled into our new home...which by the way, we're still waiting. LOL But, hopefully, in just a few weeks, we'll be there...all the way in Germany! I just posted a blog on my myspace page talking about how much I thoroughly MISS working! My speciality is the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. I've worked in the NICU for over 5 yrs, and I can't imagine doing anything else. I love my profession, the challenges, the rewards, and just feeling like I'm doing my part in serving others. I've always felt called to be a nurse, ever since I was a little girl. So I know that this is what God's purpose if for my life. It's an awesome opportunity to minister to the parents, and also my fellow co-workers, and so much more. I'm not even sure if I'll be able to sell PC once I get over to Germany. For some reason, it is prohibited to direct sell any products!!:eek: I read this in the info packet regarding post information and things of that sort. I'm a little disappointed because I want to continue to sell PC, simply for the extra goodies....however its certainly not a neccessity once I go back to working as an R.N... I'm wondering if I can just continue to keep my website up and hopefully continue to get orders from friends and family on my website....so that way I'm reallly not selling or promoting on post!!! LOL anyone have any suggestions.?????

You all have a BLESSED day!!!!!
 
calebsmom0822 said:
I started selling PC once because of the fact that I knew I was going to "temporarily" quit my regular job, (nursing), just until we get settled into our new home...which by the way, we're still waiting. LOL But, hopefully, in just a few weeks, we'll be there...all the way in Germany! I just posted a blog on my myspace page talking about how much I thoroughly MISS working! My speciality is the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. I've worked in the NICU for over 5 yrs, and I can't imagine doing anything else. I love my profession, the challenges, the rewards, and just feeling like I'm doing my part in serving others. I've always felt called to be a nurse, ever since I was a little girl. So I know that this is what God's purpose if for my life. It's an awesome opportunity to minister to the parents, and also my fellow co-workers, and so much more. I'm not even sure if I'll be able to sell PC once I get over to Germany. For some reason, it is prohibited to direct sell any products!!:eek: I read this in the info packet regarding post information and things of that sort. I'm a little disappointed because I want to continue to sell PC, simply for the extra goodies....however its certainly not a neccessity once I go back to working as an R.N... I'm wondering if I can just continue to keep my website up and hopefully continue to get orders from friends and family on my website....so that way I'm reallly not selling or promoting on post!!! LOL anyone have any suggestions.?????

You all have a BLESSED day!!!!!


What part of Germany are you going to? Their is a fellow cluster mate of mine that her Dh and her are in Germnay right now .... and she is booming with her business.... I can put you in touch with her if you would like.
 
I have seen a thread about this before and she was allowed to sell, but she couldn't approach her neighbors/people on base and couldn't have people at her house for PC (like an open house). I think she could run her business out of her house, just not AT her house.
 
I love my job. I am a Medical assistant/office manager for my brother's practice. We get along very well and I learn something everyday. If I ever need to be off it is never a problem. I stayed home with my boys for 12 years and kept teachers children for several years.
 

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