Jackie of all trades, master of some.

In case you hadn't heard, the economy is swirling the bowl. To combat that, entrepreneurs are recognizing that you have to be flexible to make things work. For me, the writing has been on the wall for a long time. My epiphany came in the form of a health insurance plan.

It was not fun to write a big fat check every month to pay for our family's health insurance. As a self employed person I was paying through the nose for a policy that made sense for our family, but that policy was far from cheap. I swear I was tempted to make an appointment with our doctors and dentist daily just to sit in the exam room and talk about the weather or eat my lunch just so I would feel like I was actually getting my money's worth from that ugly premium. It wasn't until my friend (who happens to be my dentist) hipped me to the game. He started working part-time... for an airline! When he told me I said "Oh, that's great! Can you hand me that phone book? Because the last thing I want fishing around in my mouth is a less than full-time dentist!". He quickly schooled me on the real deal. He was able to work early mornings so it didn't interfere with his practice, he and his family got free travel and he had FULL BENEFITS!!! I heard the sweet sound of wind chimes, harps playing and birds singing when he got to that last part. Sign me up...

I have been working for that same airline for several years now. It was no small feat to remain seamless to my clients while rushing out of the door to punch in on a time clock. Sidebar: Did I mention prior to this I hadn't worked an hourly job since that fateful summer as a teen, 25+ years ago at The Great Hotdog Experience when my best friend and I got fired for leaving all of the condiments out all night?...sorry I digress. I would be less than honest if I didn't tell you there are days I am just plain tired. But it is well worth it. I have incredible flexibility to work my business, travel at will and it is a complete departure from my day to day. All of this while not only making a few dollars but saving a ton on what I used to have to pay for out-of-pocket. Oh and on top of the obvious benefits I anticipated, there was an unexpected benefit as well...I really, really LIKE my jobs!

What is your side hustle?