Ha ha, what a funny name to give oneself, don’t you think? I heard this on the radio last week, and it caught my attention.

Apparently, more people in the UK are working as self-employed “slashies.” It means that we no longer follow the traditional working pattern of taking one job and sticking with it.

I’m a Slashie!

We are now far more likely to have multiple jobs at any one time. For example: writer/shop worker/dog walker/child wrangler/housewife (that’s me!).

I cannot earn a regular wage as a writer because the work is too unpredictable, and I am still exploring the possibilities. So when I was offered a couple of casual jobs for a few hours a week, I took them up quite happily. It gives me a steady income and leaves time to devote to my career of choice. And I love the jobs that I do, so it’s a win-win situation.

How about you? Are you a slashie? Or do you prefer the old-fashioned single job situation?

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