Well I didn’t get the PT job. They wanted someone who could work the full-time position. And of course, I can’t do it right now. I have a FT job already plus I was only looking for a PT anyways. So ok that kinda stinks I didn’t get the job. But it’s ok. I believe everything happens for a reason.
This morning me and some pregnant girls from the neighborhood went to a huge baby garage sale event. There were a bunch of stuff but they were so expensive–for a garage sale. All name brands items though–which I could careless for baby wear. I mean, seriously, do they need to wear brand name items? Don’t think so. They wouldnt even remember anything. So I only got a couple pairs of shoes, 2 baby dresses, and 1 baby sweater–since my baby will be born in January. All of that cost me $37!!!!!!!!!!!!!! EXPENSIVE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I was in the mood of shopping for baby items today so I asked my husband to take me to Once Upon A Child place at the shopping center. I bought 10 onesies for $1 each. And I got almost 20 in total of baby dresses/baby clothes/sleep sacks/sweaters (for 30% discount!!!!!!!!). Then I also bought 6 baby shoes at $1.50 each. In total I spent $74.64. I got waaaaaay more stuff for double the money I spent at the garage sale this morning. So next time I need baby items, I am going to Once Upon A Child. I know I will be needed some more items but I think for now, my baby will have more than enough stuff. Oh yeah, we managed to stock up on some diapers that were on sale too.
K. Tired. Time to sew.
So I have decided to get a part-time job somewhere. I applied to this one hotel for a front desk position and I interviewed today. I personally think the interview went well. We’re not in super dire need to earn extra money but I thought if I could earn it now that would be great. It would enable us to save more for the future aka baby. The job pays $8.50 an hour. That’s not bad I guess. And if I can work at least 20 hours a week I should be able to bring in about $120 (after tax) per week and in a month that would be close to $500.
I guess most people would then ask if that is worth the time and energy. I know I’d be dead tired especially now that I am pregnant but I don’t think the job itself will be that hard and the extra money would be nice.
My husband is starting his PT job in the evening in October. Usually he brings in between $400 – $450/month from that job. So if we both get extra PT jobs then we should be able to bring in almost $1000/month. From our FT jobs, we can save about $1000 – $1500 (pretty tight)/month. With my pay cut, saving from my FT is going to be really tight but we can still save.
Today also, I reduced my retirement contribution. I have been saving 12% of my pay + 3% from company = 15%. But in 2 weeks, that would decrease to a total of 9% only. Almost half.
I dont know if I want to stay with my company or not after the baby is born. I really dont want to. I dont. I hate my current job so much. It is depressing. I want to find a way so I can still support my family. I have been praying so that Lord would help me.
So I have been doing more activities on my etsy shop now than in the past and I don’t know why sales have not been that great yet. Sure there are one or two days here and there where I didn’t list anything on my etsy shop but overall, I have been doing it almost everyday now.
There’d be days when I sold stuff almost everyday and then dead for days. I want to sell at least one thing a day!!! Why is this so hard to achieve?
I need to make my shop a successful one. I want it to be able to support me and the baby one day. I want to be able to quit my day job so I can stay at home with my baby.
Each day I pray so that the Lord would grant me my request.
It’s Sunday, which means I have to get some works done for my Etsy shop. I have some packaging supplies that I need to buy. So far I have estimated the cost would be about $125 (address labels, shipping labels, reseable bags, stickers). I want to order these today so I can get them arrived between Wednesday and Thursday this coming week. Then my goal is to have some of them ready on that Saturday.
After I get my paycheck next week, I would like to place some fabric orders as well. I am estimating to spend between $200 – 300. I have my list ready. I just need to wait until my paycheck next week.
Speaking of paycheck. I haven’t reduced my retirement contribution yet. It is still at 12% + 3% from my company. I want to see how much I am getting (net) on my new paycheck. If it is too small, then I can probably reduce the retirement contribution rate–althought I really try not to do this. I am assuming I’d be getting about $1300 net for the new paycheck. The old one was $1700 per paycheck.
With the new business, I hope to be able to bring in some more cash. I also plan on offering my items to retail stores /gift shops around town. Keep my fingers crossed. I need to make my website looks more attractive. To actually have some nice items on there. All handmade by me.
Ok. I need to get ready for church. Time for comfort and pray.
