Diaries of a Temp, Chapter 27: Recipe for Disaster?

I wouldn’t say I’m an expert cook.

Combine my lack of knowledge with my lack of resources and you get chicken on the Foreman. If you’re lucky.

But don’t get me wrong, if the moment calls for it, I can whip up some pretty tasty dishes with the best of ‘em. All I really need is a good recipe.

Which got me thinking. What is the recipe for being underemployed? What essential ingredients go into this new category of freelancing/odd-jobbing/part-timing that so many of us are now under?

I think I have the answer. Enjoy.

Best served chill. And with low expectations.

• 1 Measure of 9-5 hatred
• 1 Large cluster of “whatever happens, happens”
• 1/4 cup of willingness to get paid less
• A pinch of uncertainty 
• 4 quarts of freedom
• 16 oz. of Blue Moon
• A dash of fear
•  of 3 Tablespoons of Odd Jobs
• 1 clove of excitement
• Mix in inability to buy fun things
• Add more time in your underwear
• Garnish with parental disapproval for not using your college degree
• Serves 1, almost.

Tasty!

LR

For more of LR’s musings, hack into the web and check out her blog. Doy.

Did I miss anything? What is your recipe for underemployment or unemployment?