Welcome to the fifth and final weekly rundown of my “Adventure in Gig World” series. I have been taking you through what it’s like to be a freelancer in the NYC gig economy, explaining what I earn, what I spend, and what I do on my journey to save $4,500 by November 30th. Click HERE […]
Adventures in Gig World: The Final Rundown… Read More »
Potatoes are a wonder food. They are cheap, tasty, and can be transformed into an astounding number of delectable dishes. Gnocchi, potato pancakes, potatoes au gratin, and loaded bake potatoes are just a few spud based dishes that get my taste buds salivating. You can mash them, bake them, boil them in a stew, but
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Welcome to the fourth weekly rundown of my “Adventure in Gig World” series. I’ll be taking you through what it’s like to be a freelancer in the NYC gig economy, explaining what I earn, what I spend, and what I do on my journey to save $4,500 by November 30th. Click HERE if you missed
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In the performance world you’ll hear the phrase “If you want to see who someone really is, watch how they treat the stage hands.” In gig world, I am the stage hand of New York City. I see people’s true colors, and sometimes they aren’t pretty. I’m continually talked down to because surely lowly event staff
Adventures in Gig World: The Importance of Being Nice Read More »
Welcome to the third weekly rundown of my “Adventure in Gig World” series. I’ll be taking you through what it’s like to be a freelancer in the NYC gig economy, explaining what I earn, what I spend, and what I do on my journey to save $4,500 by November 30th. NOTE: For legal purposes I
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The New York City I lived in from March-August 2020 was empty, eerily quiet, and flat out scary. It was as if the city itself was on life support in the ER, with teams of people furiously working to revive it. I’m no MD or RN, but I jumped onto the front line and worked
“Can I See Your Vaccine?”: My Job as a Health Ambassador in NYC Read More »
If you want to be whisked away out of Manhattan, pay a visit to Chinatown. Chinese characters line the store fronts and the sidewalks are bustling with vendors selling fruits, Asian vegetables, mystery meat, knock of purses, and plenty of “Rolex” watches. Chinatown is also a frugal foodie’s dream with dozens of hole in the
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Parades in New York are nothing short from epic. There’s live music, often from big name stars, decked out floats with wild automation, all types of street performers in elaborate costumes, and everything in between. Parades mean fun, frivolity, crowds, and plenty of work opportunities for us giggers. Tips for Freelancers: Working a big event
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Welcome to the second weekly rundown of my “Adventure in Gig World” series. I’ll be taking you through what it’s like to be a freelancer in the NYC gig economy, explaining what I earn, what I spend, and what I do on my journey to save $4,500 by November 30th. Click HERE for my week
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Finding gigs on Craigslist is like mining for gold. It takes time and you’ll find a whole lot of rocks and literal filth along the way. But with the right strategy and a touch of patience, you’ll find some worthwhile gigs. Plus, you’ll learn a thing or two about just how odd people can be
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