How To Dodge The Office Career

by JTwisdom | Nov 18, 2023 | From the Heart | 0 comments

A career in the office isn’t ideal or indeed suitable for everyone. Some people will struggle to stay still for so long during the day or get stuck behind the desk. If this sounds all too familiar, then it’s worth pointing out that there are steps you can take to dodge the office career completely. Here are some of the options that we recommend. 

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Travel
First, you might want to think about traveling for your career. If you travel, you can have a great time exploring the world and guarantee you never feel stuck or trapped in one place. There are lots of careers that will allow you to travel. For instance, you could fly planes, or you might want to think about becoming a holiday rep. You could even become something like a ski instructor. While this is a seasonal job, there are other options that you can explore to earn money when you’re out of season. Or, you could think about travel nurse jobs. The possibilities are endless. Regarding the different travel options, we recommend that you think about cutting costs as much as possible as this will make it easier to stay profitable.

Freelance
Another way to escape the office is to find something you enjoy and do it without the restrictions you usually find in a typical business. Becoming a freelancer is all too easy, but there are challenges that you need to be aware of here. For instance, you must ensure you can earn while managing your taxes. If your taxes get out of control, then it will mean that you struggle to avoid legal penalties and other expensive fines.

Start Your Own Business
Alternatively, you could also think about starting your own business. If you start your own business, you will gain the same benefits of freelancing with the possibility of more significant profits. Be aware that you will be taking on many risks here. However, the good news to focus on is that you don’t have to run a business like this from an office location. Almost every industry you can think of can be run from home, making things much more manageable and far less stressful overall. 

Talk To Your Employer About Hybrid Work 
If you are struggling with the office environment and politics, you might want to talk to someone about hybrid working. The big benefit of hybrid working is that you won’t have to worry about issues with constantly feeling stuck in the office all day. Instead, you can work from home or other similar environments occasionally. A hybrid model usually involves working from home three times a week and twice in the office or vice versa. This will depend on the requirements laid out by your specific business. 

Active Career
Next, you might consider exploring a more active career overall. As the name suggests, a dynamic career will allow you to move around constantly throughout the day while still earning plenty of money each day. One example of a career like this would be something like a personal trainer. The benefit of working as a personal trainer is that you can work on your health and well-being while continuing to grow your business or brand. 

Become A Carer
Another option would be to work as a carer. If you are operating as a carer, you will constantly be on your feet, and one of the most significant advantages is that this will always be a very fulfilling, overall rewarding career. Don’t forget that you’ll be helping people every day, leaving you feeling like your work and life matter. 

Use Your Best Assets 
Finally, you need to focus on using the best assets available to escape the office. In other words, consider what makes you unique, not just as a person but professionally. You can then use these skills to chart a future path for your career. 

We hope this helps you understand some of the critical steps that you can take to skip the office career entirely. In doing so, you can have more freedom, and you’ll be able to explore exciting possibilities that may suit your interests and your personality far more.

Celebrating Veteran’s Day 2023

by JTwisdom | Nov 11, 2023 | From the Heart | 0 comments

Hello, Elegant Ones

November 11 is the date designated to recognize the United States Military veterans for their service to our country. For nearly 250 years, countless men and women have put on their uniforms to protect us and the freedoms that make our country great.

We attended today’s Veteran’s Day celebration at the Soldier’s Memorial Military Museum in Saint Louis, Missouri. Soldier’s Memorial Military Museum opened in 1938 to honor Saint Louis servicemembers who died in World War I. The memorial has since expanded to honor all Saint Louis men and women who paid the ultimate sacrifice while serving their country. Visitors to the war memorials can also view exhibition galleries dedicated to Saint Louis’ role in military expeditions from the Revolutionary War to today.

Soldier’s Memorial Military Museum (SAINT LOUIS, MO)

Solider’s Memorial Military Museum served as the backdrop for the Veteran’s Day celebration in Downtown Saint Louis. The day began with a 5K race, with proceeds going to St. Patrick Center’s mission of transforming lives through sustainable housing, employment, and healthcare. Veterans make up 18% of St. Patrick Center’s clients. Following the 5K race, the annual parade went through the downtown streets. The parade featured veterans groups, high school ROTC units, classic cars, and others. The day concluded with a ceremony dedicated to veterans, including POWs and MIAs.

We created a short video that highlights the day’s activities.

Because of the courageous service of these men and women, I can live in freedom in this great country. Saying THANK YOU is the least that I can do. Sometimes, these words feel inadequate. However, I let my actions show a greater appreciation – flying the flag, standing for the national anthem, shaking their hand, showing empathy for their sacrifice, and listening to their stories will go further than my ‘thank you’!