In our little town, there are "Now Hiring!" flags flying from many business. My sad discovery has been (so far) the flags are only just that: "virtue signaling" flags to generate numbers for the state or the EEOC. It's a bad joke. Any non-traditional worker that shows up to apply will be left twisting in the wind like one of the flags. Too many of the 'business' organizations here are willing to work their 'good horses' to death - and they only hire when one of their overworked people has to give it up.
I KNOW there are good employers here, somewhere; the community itself is very special in many ways. I'll continue trying to find one mom & pop shop or company that's not playing statistical games and honestly wants to put working people to work. God STILL provides.
Consider putting out handwritten signs offering your services. Most of the people I know and talk to would prefer to hire the little guy to do what they need.
I bring my cars and small engine repairs to a neighbor. It's closer than any commercial shop and the government doesn't get to intrude on the transaction. He has enough business to open a commercial shop but chooses to work out of his own backyard. Additionally, I get better service and better prices.
We need to build our own separate economy, free of the government cabal.
YES! Whole-heartedly agreed! Even combining several small, occasional or part-time gigs. Non-traditional worker? Seek non-traditional work. Such is the path I've followed to this point. Will I be operating a snow-thrower this season? We'll see. THANKS, cryofreeze!
I truly hope you strike out on your own. It's more rewarding in every sense.
Quick start marketing: find the parallel contractors. If you are snow-throwing then make sure every landscaper, paver, side walk contractor, and any other services you can think of have your business card. Text them, email, or walk up and put a card in their hands. Some of them wish they knew a reliable snow guy to recommend to their clients. Some of them will hire you to sub-contract.
Treat every contractor and customer the way you wish others treated you and your business will flourish.
In our little town, there are "Now Hiring!" flags flying from many business. My sad discovery has been (so far) the flags are only just that: "virtue signaling" flags to generate numbers for the state or the EEOC. It's a bad joke. Any non-traditional worker that shows up to apply will be left twisting in the wind like one of the flags. Too many of the 'business' organizations here are willing to work their 'good horses' to death - and they only hire when one of their overworked people has to give it up.
I KNOW there are good employers here, somewhere; the community itself is very special in many ways. I'll continue trying to find one mom & pop shop or company that's not playing statistical games and honestly wants to put working people to work. God STILL provides.
Consider putting out handwritten signs offering your services. Most of the people I know and talk to would prefer to hire the little guy to do what they need.
I bring my cars and small engine repairs to a neighbor. It's closer than any commercial shop and the government doesn't get to intrude on the transaction. He has enough business to open a commercial shop but chooses to work out of his own backyard. Additionally, I get better service and better prices.
We need to build our own separate economy, free of the government cabal.
YES! Whole-heartedly agreed! Even combining several small, occasional or part-time gigs. Non-traditional worker? Seek non-traditional work. Such is the path I've followed to this point. Will I be operating a snow-thrower this season? We'll see. THANKS, cryofreeze!
I truly hope you strike out on your own. It's more rewarding in every sense.
Quick start marketing: find the parallel contractors. If you are snow-throwing then make sure every landscaper, paver, side walk contractor, and any other services you can think of have your business card. Text them, email, or walk up and put a card in their hands. Some of them wish they knew a reliable snow guy to recommend to their clients. Some of them will hire you to sub-contract.
Treat every contractor and customer the way you wish others treated you and your business will flourish.
Wow! YES! You've done this before! LOL! THANK YOU!
Is there anything that we can trust? Good grief. Wonder if the business owners are getting paid for this.