Sometimes we all need help

I was listening to a Monday morning meeting that I attend. It's early for me, so sometimes it can be really hard to be at it. It's over Zoom which helps, but still... I usually spend most of the night awake for fear of getting up late and missing it.

This morning the host talked about not being afraid to hire help.

I thought, "Well that is great to say, but when I am not even making ends meet, how can I possibly add another expense into an already broken budget?"

So I thought about it. I could cut my expenses. There are areas where I could cut. It wouldn't be ideal, but I could do it.

I could cash out my 401K. That would be less than ideal because of the penalties and taxes I would have to pay.

I could get another job, but since I already work a full-time job, a part-time job and manage four blogs along with my writing business, I'm not sure where I would fit in another job.

I could ask for a raise. But since the day job boss complains about losing money now, I am guessing that would not work. I thought about going straight commission, but the ad sales have been pretty slim lately and I cannot survive on $200 a week.

So, what to do?

I decided to talk to the host about it. I haven't done it yet, but I am going to after work today. I want to see what things I could do to maybe make more money so I can hire someone to do some of the tasks for me so that I don't have to them and I can work on the things I like to do or am better at. Perhaps someone to make my social media posts. Perhaps someone to help me with marketing.

There are many options and they wouldn't have to cost too much. Fiver, UpWork and so many others that the host talked about.

I do need help with my businesses—I am at that point where expansion can only happen if I either quit my jobs or hire someone. I am thinking "hire someone" is the option I need to explore at this point!

What do you think? Do any of you hire some help? If so, how has that worked for you? Where did you hire them from and was it cost effective?

I would love to have some ideas!

Thanks!

Karin