I had to make a hard decision- to either quit my job and just do part time at the barn, or continue with the school. Unfortunately- even with our dual income it just would not be a wise decision.
Yeah none of those would work. I am not looking to make huge bucks- I do not with the job I have now. But at the end of the day I do have to pay my bills, which can be really costly at times, and I have to pay for gas to get there and back everyday. 10$ an hour is my normal rate of pay. Our min wage is higher- but because it is a farm they can pay less.
It is never easy - I've got friends in the corporate world who sit on offices and go to meetings and send a million emails a day, and make a ton of money.
But I can't. I would die. My soul would shrivel up.
I've worked at barns making pennies an hour.
Now I work a couple hours but it's all my way. I run the barn and pretty much tell the owner what needs to be done (usually after I've done it). I also have a decent pet sitting gig - where I get to hang out with a bunch of different animals, and even do training services.
I'm a show groom for one nice lady and that's a fun job. I'm her Show Mom - but she's 40 years my senior
I wish I could work with animals full time. But vet med is NOT for me. And the barn could offer me more hours, but not enough to justify driving 40 minutes one way to get there.
The animals in my care all know what manners are and what's expected of them. The cat and I are sitting on the front porch, and he knows he's not allowed off or he will be sent inside.
I find socializing and with animals easier - they say what they mean. And get over it. For the most part.
There was a whole uproar on social media because of trail riders leaving horse manure on the road. And how if dog people can't do it why can horse people. Umm because hay and grass are so much less gross than dog and cat 💩
I also am a stable hand- but is very very part time right now. But that will never be my main job, not much stability there and the money made is poor.
Baseball drama: The coaches son tried taking away the girls water, simply because he wanted it. Second a parent brought "candy salad" as a after practice snack
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Warming, with Sleet and Heavy Icing
