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Hey Fastlane fam. I am in need of some advice. To make a long story short, I currently work a retail job and one of the downsides of retail is that it entails erratic hours. Not being able to get a routine that I do every single day is killing me, as every day is different. I will usually rotate between a couple of regular shifts, them being:
My question to you guys is this: how can I develop routines and habits that will further my success in spite of my erratic hours? I find myself wasting unacceptable amounts of time sweating the small stuff, and not enough time working on the big picture, side-business-y stuff. I want to set up some sort of system that works with my schedule that I don’t ever have to think about, and one that ultimately results in me being able to pour 20 hours a week or more into my side business.
This would be a lot easier if I had a set 9-5 schedule at my job but that is currently not an option. I kindly ask you to not suggest talking to my boss to change my schedule, as I have already eliminated that as an option. I don’t want to say too much about my work on here, but this schedule issue is surprisingly one of the only downsides. I work part time, less than 40 hours a week. I'd say I average 33 hours a week. I get 2 off days every week, and work the other 5. But, despite this I still get benefits equivalent to a full time job, and am paid very well. This leaves me with a lot of free time, but I am currently struggling with how to best utilize it!
I could type paragraphs more about this, but as an inexperienced poster here I will let you guys have at this post as is. Please ask if you need more information from me to formulate a better reply. Be it about my job and/or life, I will try and oblige as best I can.
- 9:30am to 5:30pm (opening the store)
- 1:00pm to 8:30pm or 3:00 to 8:30pm (closing the store on weekdays)
- 1:00pm to 9:30pm or 3:00 to 9:30pm (closing the store on weekends)
- 11:00am to 6:00pm or 11:00am to 7:00pm (neither opening not closing)
My question to you guys is this: how can I develop routines and habits that will further my success in spite of my erratic hours? I find myself wasting unacceptable amounts of time sweating the small stuff, and not enough time working on the big picture, side-business-y stuff. I want to set up some sort of system that works with my schedule that I don’t ever have to think about, and one that ultimately results in me being able to pour 20 hours a week or more into my side business.
This would be a lot easier if I had a set 9-5 schedule at my job but that is currently not an option. I kindly ask you to not suggest talking to my boss to change my schedule, as I have already eliminated that as an option. I don’t want to say too much about my work on here, but this schedule issue is surprisingly one of the only downsides. I work part time, less than 40 hours a week. I'd say I average 33 hours a week. I get 2 off days every week, and work the other 5. But, despite this I still get benefits equivalent to a full time job, and am paid very well. This leaves me with a lot of free time, but I am currently struggling with how to best utilize it!
I could type paragraphs more about this, but as an inexperienced poster here I will let you guys have at this post as is. Please ask if you need more information from me to formulate a better reply. Be it about my job and/or life, I will try and oblige as best I can.
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