Since the "recession" when money became scarce and people were told to brace themselves or tighten their belts I have noticed that the number of vendors in the market place have tripled; it may be more. People have resorted to supplementing their income (those who have a steady income) by becoming merchants either from the back of their motor vehicle or via Facebook. I cant count how many of my contacts have created a page dedicated to their side job of make up artistry, clothes, jewellery and shoe sale. But what has forced us to become overnight entrepreneurs?
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What have you been doing for survival?
People who I've spoken to say they have resorted to some drastic measures to make the dollar stretch. Strategies like,
not turning on lights until the last moment when the sun goes down, unplugging all appliances, changing to energy saving light bulbs, re-using water used to wash dishes or the car to water lawns. While these strategies will reduce energy consumption and promote a "go-green" lifestyle, the utility bills are still high. The simple fact is the dollar just wont stretch therefore the need to supplement the household income.
We all have our means of survival including those that do not have a steady income, for a moment if it has not yet happened to you, imagine yourself without a job and the bills are piling up and you and your family have to eat. What would you do to survive from day to day? The street vendor or young man at the stop light wiping wind shields have this reality daily. They have to do what they can to survive; unfortunately sometimes this exacts in illegal activities but what are their alternatives.
Living in the city requires a certain stealth and cunning in order to survive, many of us seem to be getting by while others are serious experts. Where do you fit in?
People who I've spoken to say they have resorted to some drastic measures to make the dollar stretch. Strategies like,
not turning on lights until the last moment when the sun goes down, unplugging all appliances, changing to energy saving light bulbs, re-using water used to wash dishes or the car to water lawns. While these strategies will reduce energy consumption and promote a "go-green" lifestyle, the utility bills are still high. The simple fact is the dollar just wont stretch therefore the need to supplement the household income.We all have our means of survival including those that do not have a steady income, for a moment if it has not yet happened to you, imagine yourself without a job and the bills are piling up and you and your family have to eat. What would you do to survive from day to day? The street vendor or young man at the stop light wiping wind shields have this reality daily. They have to do what they can to survive; unfortunately sometimes this exacts in illegal activities but what are their alternatives.
Living in the city requires a certain stealth and cunning in order to survive, many of us seem to be getting by while others are serious experts. Where do you fit in?
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