Cant win... need help
So at only 35yrs old I have afib and have had 4 cardio ablations in the lat 2 years. I had an amazing job that I loved and was great at! The pay was also amazing. Unfortunately it stayed between 100 to 140 degrees with high humidity at all times. I was forced by my doctor to quit.... she said quit or die were my options. I was hysterical and cried for about 2 months. Now I'm working at a place I really enjoy and see myself having a real future at, my bosses are blown away by my work ethic. I learn every station in less than a day, never miss and never late. The problem is I was barely getting bills paid due to this job paying 7$ less an hour, then I get a garnishment for medical bills, not to mention this being the slow season at my new job so hours have been cut to less than 30 a week... I am completely desperate for advice or help on how I can find side work or even a second job that will work around the schedule of my current job. I don't want to lose this job because in 2 years I'll be back to making 18$ an hour if not more. However if I lose my house and vehicle in the process what would the point be? Any advice or help is greatly appreciated. I have lots of experience in several different areas, and I take pride in working twice as hard as the next guy. I actually enjoy hard labor, it gives me a sense of accomplishment. Thank you for letting me vent.
I am so sorry Richard Gordon that you were forced to leave a job that you loved due to your health limitations, but it sounds like it was pretty serious and for the best! If you are looking for a side gig I have a few I can recommend where you can make your own schedule : ) I think this will help a lot as it wouldn't interfere with your current role.
Check out some gigs you can land NOW and start earning some money
• [Instacart] (https://careers.instacart.com/openings/) (shop and deliver groceries) Great for people who like structure, organization, and those little details. You can also make tips!
• [Rover] (https://www.rover.com/become-a-sitter/?ref=header) (get paid to play with dogs) Perfect for those who love animals! Not a dog person? No worries, you can also pick and choose which types of pets you would like to work with. Learn how to make the most money with your Rover experience [here] (https://www.thesimpledollar.com/how-to-make-money-dog-sitting-through-rover/) in this article.
• [Doordash] (https://www.doordash.com/dasher/signup/) (food delivery) Bring home the bacon for yourself and for others in this role where you can make over $10 an hour delivering food from local restaurants.
• [Lyft] (https://www.lyft.com/driver) (driver) Love to drive? You can get paid for it! New drivers have options to earn some really great cash bonuses. Set your own hours and drive when YOU want to! No car? No problem you can also rent one from Lyft's rental program. Find out more info [here] (https://help.lyft.com/hc/en-us/sections/360000293648-Express-Drive-Rental-Car-Program)
• [Amazon Flex] (https://flex.amazon.com/?) (package delivery) Set your own hours and use your own vehicle to deliver packages for Amazon. You can make upwards of $18-25 per hour!
Wishing you the best of luck with your job search!