Or so I'm finding out.
I gotta admit, I've been missing my work and my elderly friends, but I know I can't do those 10 or twelve hour shifts anymore. That's just too much for me these days.
I'm a well-known, (and unapologetically self-proclaimed good, compassionate, knowledgable, and reliable elder care professional. LOTS of my friends turn to me for advice with their own parent's situation(s), they ask me what they should look for in a caregiver, what kinds of questions they should ask potential caregivers, and which agencies to avoid. Other friends recommend me to people who ask them for advice. I've acquired the label of a caregiving expert, with my published articles on the subject making me even more impressive looking. So, I guess it's my fault that I can never retire. But it's okay, because I was just talking to the Holy Spirit the other day, telling Him how I wish I could do something to help with our expenses during this crazy inflation we're in, especially now that I'm feeling better, but I said, "you'll have to drop jobs in my lap, Holy Spirit, because I'm not actively searching for a job. I will only take what you send me, and, if nothing comes my way, that will be my answer. Oh, and one more thing, I can't do long hours anymore."
And this is what happened. I ended up speaking to two potential new clients on the same day, and I will be meeting with both families soon to see what we can work. I repeat, two potential clients on the same day and both of them live fairly close-by, one of them very close to my house. They are both looking for someone to come in for short shifts, just a few days a week. Is that amazing, or what?! This opportunity is exactly what I need, and I will work to help them in any way I can. I will no longer have to cry after seeing the total cost of my groceries each week, because this old gal will be bringing home the bacon once again! Not pounds and pounds of bacon, but a little bacon goes a long way, if you mince it up and add it in! That's what I'll be doing, mincing up my income to make it go a little further (by continuing my yard sale adventures (i.e. frugal treasure hunting for birthday and Christmas gifts for the family!) I'm excited already, about making new friends, and being useful again.
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