Tag Archives: Gig Economy

Popular Posts in 2020

Posted on January 1, 2021 by Tom Trimbath

Oh, what a year it was. Some of the topics I wrote about where: Politics, a pandemic, wildfires, storms, floods, changes in a social structure (including social media), health care, health insurance, Social Security, tea, writing, science fiction, real estate, … Continue reading →

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Cratchit Is Not Scrooge

Posted on December 22, 2020 by Tom Trimbath

Cratchit is not Scrooge. That seems like a silly thing to write. The two main characters in Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol are known well. Scrooge, of course, is the better known. He is the wealthy character that is dragged … Continue reading →

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Help With Social Security

Posted on November 20, 2020 by Tom Trimbath

This week I started signing up for Social Security. The benefits are better and not as great as I expected. The process is easier and harder than I expected. I’m not done yet; and I’m sad and glad to be … Continue reading →

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Gig Economy Training For StayHome

Posted on April 7, 2020 by Tom Trimbath

I confess. Others are having a tough time adjusting; but working from home has not been a big problem for me. #StayHome feels remarkably like a typical day in the Gig Economy prior to becoming a real estate broker. Rather … Continue reading →

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Home Workers

Posted on March 24, 2020 by Tom Trimbath

Gloves are back in style. Well, at least they’re popular. I’m in Washington State where we’re effectively on lockdown as of about 24 hours from when I post this. Lock down. Stay home. Try to get work done. Except for … Continue reading →

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Taxes And Pay

Posted on February 16, 2020 by Tom Trimbath

Death and taxes, something we all have in common – or not. Technology is working on redefining death’s schedule. More about that some other post. Taxes, well, all for one and one for all doesn’t apply as we’ve seen billion … Continue reading →

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Apologies And Choices

Posted on December 18, 2019 by Tom Trimbath

My apologies to family, friends, community – and to my self. Somehow next week is Christmas. Life in this new world has meant making apologies to old customs, habits, traditions, and expectations. That means an impressive workload means less time … Continue reading →

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Motivation And Productivity Amidst Chaos

Posted on October 24, 2019 by Tom Trimbath

The world is crazy! My job is crazy making! How do I get through this?! Should I end a sentence with three punctuation marks?!? The majority of workers deal with how to keep the work and the paychecks coming in … Continue reading →

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Better Taxes In 2019

Posted on April 14, 2019 by Tom Trimbath

Finally, good news on tax day. Every year, filing income taxes provides yet one more data point in my roller coaster ride through America’s wealth classes. This year, despite making just about the same as the last few years, I … Continue reading →

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Tom Trimbath Real Estate Broker – Year One

Posted on November 9, 2018 by Tom Trimbath

“Has it really been that long?” I heard that from several people today. November 9, 2018, my one year anniversary as a real estate broker on Whidbey Island. Welcome to yet another new view of the world we live in … Continue reading →

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