Alternatives to 9 to 5
Everyone needs to make a living but not every type of job is suitable for all. The typical 9 to 5 workday lifestyle holds little appeal for individuals who crave freedom and control over when they work. People who have infant children may also not favor the 9 to 5 workday because the mornings are when most babies are alert and discovering new joys and some parents want to spend as little time away from their children as possible. We all want different things but regardless of your likes and dislikes, the bills still need to be paid. Here are some suggestions to consider if you want to make a living outside of working in a cubicle:
Home Party Plan business
Running your own home party plan business offers you opportunities to make unlimited income and set your own hours. Companies like PartyLite and The Pampered Chef offer opportunities to start a home based business by selling their products and there are many other companies that offer the same opportunity. People who own home party plan businesses need to have a personal credit card and be at least 18 years of age to join the business. Having a higher education is helpful but is not required because your team leader in the company will train you. Party plan businesses also provide opportunities to build residual income if you decide to build a team.
Hot dog vending
If you are looking for a job where you get to socialize, get paid cash in hand and can make your own schedule, working as a hot dog vendor will provide those benefits. Hot dog vendors are free from working in cubicles but most of them do have to work outdoors. Even so, the freedom of roasting hot dogs while meeting different people every day and catching up with the regular customers makes being a hot dog vendor very appealing to people who love to cook and want their own businesses. Running a hot dog stand is not as expensive as running a restaurant and hot dog vendors need to get licenses and approval from their municipality to operate a hot dog stand.
Party clown
People who have an affinity for drama and creativity should consider building a career as a party clown who performs at children’s birthday parties and charity events. Party clowns create their own hours and set their own rates. Many people who work as clowns make enough money to sustain their lifestyle. There is no educational requirement to become a clown but there are clown training schools available for those who are interested.
Greeting cards
Over 7 billion greeting cards are exchanged each year and if you have a knack for writing poetry and creating scrapbooks then starting your own greeting card business may be the perfect avenue for you. SendOutCards.com is a website and company where you can sign up to become a distributor of your own custom made greeting cards. Send Out Cards also offers opportunities for you to build a team of other independent distributors and earn residual income from their efforts. As a Send Out Cards distributor you can work any hours you prefer while running your own business.
The 9 to 5 workday is not ideal for everyone. Unfortunately, our society presents the 9 to 5 lifestyle as being the best option. Thanks to technology there are even more job alternatives available for people who desire flexibility and freedom from the rigidity of working a typical 9 to 5 job. Happiness at your job is beneficial to your health. If you are unhappy working between the hours of 9 am to 5 pm, find a job that will meet your needs and allow you to set your own schedule.
