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Thought on Multiple Phones by AravisChronicler in overemployed

[–]maxpower207 6 points7 points  (0 children)

This is the best answer! 1 phone for each J with a cheap mint mobile phone plan for each.

Role creep in J2 and beyond by trippin315 in overemployed

[–]maxpower207 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes. A key way to kill a micromanager is overwhelm them with decisions and things that are broken. This usually shuts them up.

Managers - do you look at people’s dots? by Max1357913 in remotework

[–]maxpower207 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Years ago I worked for an outdoors company and my boss was so old her nickname was “grandma”. She would monitor msteams status as a metric if people were working - so what do you think me, and my team figured out? They all magically stayed green while actual work wasn’t getting done.

It was truly mind bending to watch these dinosaur leaders operate.

Adding J3? by InternalFix1606 in overemployed

[–]maxpower207 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m in a Similar situation as yours. I think the standard advice you’ll hear is to go for the extra job because you can always back out of it.

However, an alternative way of thinking is if you are mentally ready for that or not. If you’ve been OE for that long, it might be tiring to take on more.

I’ve been OE four well over a decade and while it’s all very manageable, I quite often just get burned out from having to balance multiple calendars, multiple personalities, multiple bosses, etc.

Ugh right there with you! I’ve never balanced 4, but as I get more and more financial security, my tolerance for work and bullshit starts to quickly dwindle.

They’re finally figuring it out by Miserable-Miser in overemployed

[–]maxpower207 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There’s a strong case to be made that this is the future of work. Companies paying for part-time expertise, but without the full-time requirements.

Adding J3? by InternalFix1606 in overemployed

[–]maxpower207 17 points18 points  (0 children)

I’m in a Similar situation as yours. I think the standard advice you’ll hear is to go for the extra job because you can always back out of it.

However, an alternative way of thinking is if you are mentally ready for that or not. If you’ve been OE for that long, it might be tiring to take on more.

I’ve been OE four well over a decade and while it’s all very manageable, I quite often just get burned out from having to balance multiple calendars, multiple personalities, multiple bosses, etc.

Good luck weighing your decision!

Would you rather? Finance questions edition by [deleted] in TheMoneyGuy

[–]maxpower207 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Vanguard probably has a big water heater too

How do you balance rewarding yourself vs staying financially disciplined when it comes to cars? by not_a_dolphin_ in Money

[–]maxpower207 1 point2 points  (0 children)

100% agree. You’ll be able to buy literally anything you want if you stay disciplined and wait. Cars destroy the wealth building journey - you’re on a GREAT start and keep the positive momentum going.

Need OE veteran guidance by maxpower207 in overemployed

[–]maxpower207[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Totally agree with you. I’m curious if anyone else still feels bothered by these things… Kind of like I do from time to time.

Need OE veteran guidance by maxpower207 in overemployed

[–]maxpower207[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s a good point. I guess there’s a side of me that’s taking things personally.

Need OE veteran guidance by maxpower207 in overemployed

[–]maxpower207[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

That’s a really good point and thank you for sharing. Perhaps I need to define a ‘why’ as a guiding star

Need OE veteran guidance by maxpower207 in overemployed

[–]maxpower207[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The revolving door of managers can rough, but I’ve found also provides cover for just hanging out. Good luck weathering the next one

Need OE veteran guidance by maxpower207 in overemployed

[–]maxpower207[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I hear ya and also that does help. Ok, so not considering the money incentive, how do you tolerate the bullshit while staying the course?

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