Hey there – I need your help!
I'm an independent musician and my ideal job allows me to earn enough while dedicating as much time as possible to my music. Aren't we all looking for something that lets us pursue our passion?
I got laid off 3 months ago, and the only job I've managed to find is working as a German-speaking Market Research Telephone interviewer. This might sound like hell to some, but I'm actually fine with it for three main reasons:
- Hardly anyone ever accepts the survey, so most of the day is spent just calling people, occasionally reading out a script, and then calling the next person. I’m confident on the phone, get paid hourly, and I've made a good first impression.
- This job allows me to do my own music work on the side for most of the 8-hour shift, which is great. I'm trying to be productive without burning out.
- It's remote. This is crucial for me as I want to work from home as much as I can.
The problem? The pay is very low, only £10.42 an hour. So, I have two questions:
- Is it possible to have two of these jobs running at the same time? The job is so easy, I think I could be earning double that way. But, I'm unsure if it's feasible, contractually or workload-wise.
- If you think it's a bad idea, what other remote jobs can you think of that are similarly easy and could be done concurrently with this job? I'm already doing my music and job hunting on the side, so why not do paid work that's also easy?
If this strategy doesn't work out, I'll eventually get a proper full-time job, as I've been applying for months. I just want the least amount of responsibility possible
What are your thoughts or experiences with managing multiple remote jobs, or can you suggest any other easy alternatives? I appreciate your input!
TL;DR: Independent musician seeks advice on potentially juggling two low-responsibility, remote jobs or other easy alternatives to maximise income while also focussing on music.