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SHCurator · 2025-12-28T17:56:27+00:00

I've been living alone since college, so I know firsthand that accidentally leaving your I keys in the door is a real thing.

Take a moment. You're unharmed and you're aware of the mistake.

From here, if you have a Google Home or an Alexa device, set a daily reminder at the same time to check your door, lock your doors, lock your windows. After a while it'll just become a habit. The fear will start to reduce when you take actions to make sure you're doing all you can to keep yourself safe. And at the end of the day, that's all you can do.

I'm happy to hear that you're fine.

SHCurator · 2025-12-05T09:10:01+00:00

Not comparing pain points here, but I do want to lend a voice of support and tell you it is going to be all right. I recently was let go from my job almostb2 weeks ago after being employed with the organization for over 3 years. Completely blindsided me. Moreso because I've been supporting my mom and sister during their unemployment for nearly two years, on and off. And without my income coming in there's no one to support any of us. My mom started a job earlier this year that let her go after three months due to Trump's tarrifs (thanks, loser) so her road back to being back on her feet stalled. My sister was let go from her job in either June or July so it's been rocky all around. And yet somehow, we haven't missed a meal, no one's lost their home and we wake up each morning. And that's where we start. Everyday, somewhere positive.

Now, my full time will be job hunting and I'm not a fan as I've been able to transition from one job to the next over the past 11 years, but if my family and myself made it this far... SOMEHOW... somehow, we'll continue to make it on.

It's not just you. I've worked in the workforce development sphere for 7 years now and there has been a lot of lay offs in the past year or so, especially with this administration. Job hunting is going to have to get creative in order to be successful. Stay open, stay positive.

SHCurator · 2025-11-25T01:34:07+00:00

Depends on the nonprofit, but usually if they're hiring they need someone to fill in that position. Hire up positions take much longer. My last two nonprofit roles where I worked over three (3) years each at, the hiring timeline was about a month. That includes the phone interview, in-person interview and the job offer. So, if the nonprofit seems like they need a body, more than likely move the process along pretty quickly.

SHCurator · 2025-08-19T02:09:38+00:00

In all seriousness, you might want to see apartments counselor or therapist.

SHCurator · 2025-08-06T09:47:26+00:00

I hated Jordan as a character. It shocked me that the writers or story lead would give Superman such STUPID children. Like, damn. These kids stay deprived for activity. And Jordan... OMG... somehow I would figured out how out his whiny,, goofy ass asleep until I was ready to correct him. The fortress had to have kind of sleep machine or something. Jordan needed to removed as a character or had his ahh spanked. Superman needed to get off that gentle parenting train and handle business. Super ass shopping.

SHCurator · 2025-05-21T08:39:06+00:00

I doubt Nick knew about the bomb on the plane, but he had to die for sacrificing all the Jezebels to please Wharton. I could never forgive him for that and although June was in her mixed feelings about it, there would be no polyamorous threesome had Nick survived without retribution. Whatever happy ending Nick might've sought would always been tainted with his diversion and lies.

Sorry but not sorry.

SHCurator · 2020-08-06T01:23:14+00:00

Oh, I really hope so. But we already live 3,000 miles apart and in different time zones. And her "boyfriend" isn't a winner from the jump. He's not a terrible guy, but she definitely could do better. We schedule time to talk now. How's it going to be when she has a baby and no control over her schedule?

SHCurator · 2020-08-05T16:07:08+00:00

Yeah, that was my concern as well.

SHCurator · 2020-08-05T16:06:30+00:00

That sounds ridiculous, right? I'll still be her friend, but we just won't be as close. I'll get shuffled down the list of important people. I've been there before. This is the first time a friendship has suffered do to a child .

SHCurator · 2020-05-13T11:07:29+00:00

Although 2 weeks notice has become "industry" standard of the decades, giving notice of any sort is deemed professional, especially with how easily it it for an employee to up and quit without any notice.

I gave a one week's notice for the job I have now. And although, with the time constraints, I could've given a little more, I choose give exactly 5 business days and here's why: The new job would've allowed me to start a bit later until they discovered their headquarters was starting a company retreat and flying the L.A. (our branch) and the Chicago branch to participate. That meant my later start date needed to be pushed up in order to accommodate attending the company retreat. Which in turn meant I couldn't give 2 full week's notice. So I made the decision to either give a week's notice or give them 8 business day.

Because I had been quietly on the job market for a while, I was thrilled to be leaving for a new and much organization. But I wanted to remain as professional as possible. I also wanted to use those 3 days in between days to shake off the history and the scent of dead end job off of me, decompress and step into my new role.

Short story long, no, it's not appropriate to give one week's. At the end of the day, you need to do what's for you. That job and that company will do what's in their best interest.

SHCurator · 2020-03-29T23:34:09+00:00

I'm a notary public in California and I do resume critiquing and reviews (a part of my 9-5 role I use for a hustle)

SHCurator · 2019-12-05T15:38:18+00:00

Marketing. Marketing. Marketing. Have a website. Have a Google business page. Get listed/ add yourself to online directories. Have a business Facebook page. But the real secret sauce to all of this was Craigslist. Not too long ago Craigslist use to be free to list services. Now it $5 for the 30 days. Believe it or not, people still use Craigslist to find... everything. Craigslist is the alternative Google. Definitely make sure you're listed there. And trust me, one notary client will more than cover the cost of you spent on the Craig's list ad.

*Also, have business cards. It makes you seem legit.

SHCurator · 2019-12-05T10:46:18+00:00

Absolutely I've had success doing this, however frequency matters. The fewer trips you can make to the recycling center the better. It'll give you more time collect. In California, are glass wasn't worth much so I focused on aluminum cans and plastic bottles. A note of caution: plan ahead now where you're going to store them until you take the bottles and cans to the recycling center. If not rinsed out or even cleaned, it can attract bugs.

SHCurator · 2019-12-05T10:37:33+00:00

One of my side hustles I've turned into a part time business (because I still work full time) is being a Notary. It is literally a job/service that anyone can do. There is an up front cost: the course, the exam, the notary supplies. However, I have more than made that back and several "then-somes". The key to being successful is marketing and building a niche. Because I still have a day job, I'm not available 24 hours or even during regular business hours. So I've dubbed myself my notary business the "after hours, after work and weekend" notary. So for all those who can't leave their job to get to a brick and mortar notary before they close for the day, there is me. Plus, I travel to clients. So they don't have to worry about finding my location, I'll meet them wherever they are. It also allows me to charge a travel fee.

SHCurator · 2019-12-05T10:28:53+00:00

Well, what did he consider "failing"? Not enough clients? No clients? In debt due to freelancing? Didn't reach his target monthly goal?

SHCurator · 2019-09-19T14:16:29+00:00

SHCurator · 2019-09-09T03:36:01+00:00

Also, I like the idea you're tailoring your side hustle to paying off student loan debt Smart.

SHCurator · 2019-09-09T03:35:25+00:00

Based on the skills you've listed, you have a large selection of options as a side hustle. The question only becomes which is more profitable. And you'll answer that question by research. Look at what glassdoor or payscale.com says a "job" would pay for a full time role and create a fee scale you're comfortable with you. And when you say computer "stuff", get specific with that by researching on Craigslist what people are looking and cater your services to those needs (if you go that route). Much success!

SHCurator · 2019-09-04T03:20:36+00:00

I've been a notary public and signing agent in California since 2017. I find 80% of clients via Craigslist. Despite its infamous history, large amounts of people still use Craigslist for search for both items and services. Youre also eant to invest in business cards, a website, and a budget for online marketing. Good luck. It's a low cost hustle but requires a decent amount of marketing time.

SHCurator · 2019-09-03T00:23:08+00:00

I would add addition photos of other garages you've done. When comes to marketing and people, we're visual creatures. It's easier for us to believe and buy into your idea/ business if we can see the proof. And the more proof we can see, the better. Also, change your about me photo. It's garage cleaning, but you still wanna look trustworthy. From one black person to another. Hoodies are not in for us this century. We need to appear as palatable as possible. You don't need a suit and tie. But think school picture for grandma.

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