2nd Income

I always think of that commercial with the kid in the Beamer delivering pizza.  I'm not even sure what or who that was for, as are all US commercials these days: literally nothing in the segment has to do with the actual product. 

We're needers; we're bad consumers. 

Well, maybe we're just consumers.

Well, I had to do it; not necessarily; but instead of getting dragged into the credit card debt scene that I will still inevitably jump into, willingly, or unwillingly.  Depends on how you look at it. 

I got a second job.  And, from one day of testing, to the next(now, actually), it's pointing out some obvious flaws.  But, with hope of needed repair.

I'm getting too philosophical, ie rambling a lot.  I got a job working concerts.  It's a job.  It's actually a really degrading position, and it pays no more than I was making when I was 17.  I was allured by thoughts of enjoyment for working more(?).  I mean I was right next to two big celebs(yeah!) last night.  Which by my tone, at least in my head writing this, the excitement is less than stellar.  And I don't think, if I was even seeing my favorite band or sports team, this would even be that much fun.  It's degrading having people trying to outsmart you, then failing, then calling you the asshole.

But, through it all, including a total 3 1/2 hour drive( which amounts to 3 hours of the pay I will receive) berating, and propositioning, this may be what I, personally, need. 

Back to the Beamer; so he's delivering pizza in Beamer, and here I am, driving my 2011 Saab to a 7.50/hour job.  Maybe I am the asshole :)

So, back to my dilemma at hand, several questions still arise.  Does no money and all of the above worth gaining life experience and learning to not care what others think worth the trade?  And, is a 2nd income of barely minimum wage, or of minimum wage, worth the stress and extra income?

Either way, on both questions above, the fact still remains I am now significantly above 100k in debt due to the continuing cost of education, most recently, my completion of an MBA program, which these days is about a dime a dozen.  In addition, I made an ultimately poor choice to have a car that is far above my income level, which can probably be the main reason for the necessity of a 2nd income; I just don't feel I could blame this lack of finances on having too much student debt.  But I will.  I've even thought of writing Obama; whatever that may prove.  Just about as much as this entry will.

So, now finishing this post several weeks later, I still have this position and will continue for the time being.

Life experiences aren't something I paid 100k plus for now, just something I'm getting paid 7.50/hour for.  At least I may be the one ahead now.  Comparatively speaking that is.