Now that we have a baby, we’re working on a smaller budget, which means less luxury items around here. Not that we were very “luxurious” before the baby, but now we’re even less so. Funny story about one “luxury” item in particular, a new television:
When Jaime told me she was pregnant, I immediately started thinking about how we’d be able to afford this. My first realization: our new HDTV wasn’t going to happen. The extra funny thing is that we always said we’d get new kitchen cabinets and a big screen TV before having babies. Later it became a treadmill and a TV. We got the treadmill, then she got pregnant, and I never got my TV. Now, when we can’t really afford it, our TV is starting to die and we’ll need to buy a new one soon.
So here’s the deal. I’m going to start looking for “freelance” stuff to raise money for a TV. Specifically, I’m going to advertise some sort of computer services on Craigslist and see what happens. I’m not looking for a ton of stuff to do, and it probably won’t start for a couple months once we’re over the initial learning curve of being a family, but I’m looking for help now about what to advertise.
If you were going to hire me to help with something on your computer, what would it be? Some things I’m thinking about are teaching software skills (Word, Excel, etc.), Spyware/Virus Removal and Antivirus/Antispyware software installed or basic typesetting (like building a resume, portfolio, etc.) I’m not looking for anyone here to hire me, just ideas for what you think others might need help with in the technical realm. Leave your suggestions in the comments or email me directly if you prefer.
Trouble shooting, upgrading, initial set up……
I glad the Baby looks like your lovely wife…… It’s more than a hair thing.
Did you ever think about using your calling to do some Christian phychology or be a counselor?
We had a neighbor way back when who did a lot of great work in this area, in fact several friends.
I think you would be great at it.
Bruce
Thanks for the confidence, Bruce, but I’ve always felt like I’m terrible at counseling thing. I’m too much of a “fixer” for the job I think. Just ask Jaime. 🙂
We got our TV after our tax return the first year we had our son. Same kinda thing as you – it started dying and really couldn’t wait much longer.
You may be VERY surprised at your return this year. It’s amazing how much adding a little tax deduction to the family helps!
You could do some local pulpit supply. Of course, it might be hard to miss Sundays at FT.