I used to work at a brewery in San Diego, potentially the best brewery in the city and absolutely one of the most famous. I had a side gig working event bartending for my friend and I made solid money. My wife and I had thought about buying a house for years but San Diego was too expensive.
Enter: Washington .
The houses were cheaper, we loved the area, all we needed was more money. I got a job in sales for a major cruise line and we could suddenly afford a mortgage. A year later we moved into our house and things were good.
The market has shifted. I suddenly don't sell enough cruises and my job is at risk. I don't think I'll have my job in six months and finding a new job has been such a struggle. I'm so sick of corporate but I can't lose my house. I feel so trapped.
All I want to do is make and serve beer but there is no money in that. I'm so sick of sales but it may be my only hope. I just want a simple life but I don't know if that even exists.