Tag Archives: Gig Economy

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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Gig Changes August 2018

Posted on August 27, 2018 by Tom Trimbath

The only constant is change. As of September 1st, my list of gigs will shift by one. The total will stay the same; but, thanks to what’s happening in a few of my other gigs, my title at the museum … Continue reading →

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Sleeping In

Posted on August 15, 2018 by Tom Trimbath

Scandalous. Which, by my typing it makes you realize it probably wasn’t that bad. Scandals are so common that even federal offenses don’t stand out. My scandal was internal. I slept in, almost until 8AM. Life in the Gig Economy … Continue reading →

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Fighting Depression

Posted on June 10, 2018 by Tom Trimbath

At various times, I’ve been cautioned not to write about this, but a string of news stories, fresh data, and conversations with friends came together for this post. It is not easy to write. Challenging taboos isn’t easy. Exposing vulnerabilities … Continue reading →

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A Day In The Gig Economy – 2018

Posted on May 23, 2018 by Tom Trimbath

I thought it was silly when I first heard a futurist predict that the next generation would have seven careers in their life. Retirement would take on a new meaning. Allow me to take this opportunity to count whether I … Continue reading →

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Little Time But Good Food

Posted on May 16, 2018 by Tom Trimbath

Hello, clients. Pardon me as I take a break to type during a busy work day in the Gig Economy. There’s plenty of work to do, but the Sun and the horizon are closing on each other, it has been … Continue reading →

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Frugal Gardening 2018

Posted on April 25, 2018 by Tom Trimbath

It’s that time of year again. Ha! That makes it sound like doing chores is something that’s planned. In the Gig Economy, chores get done when the chores can get done. The weather is warm and clear. My work schedule … Continue reading →

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A Day Off For Taxes

Posted on April 3, 2018 by Tom Trimbath

Surprise! I made about $1,000 more in 2017 than in 2016 – and paid about 15% more in income tax. So much for relaxing on the surprise of a day off. My common refrain: “Next year will be better. Right?” … Continue reading →

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Motivation In The Gig Economy

Posted on March 15, 2018 by Tom Trimbath

Original thoughts are valuable. That’s why patents exist. Many new ideas are new to the person who thought them, but a bit of research shows that someone else thought the same thing some other time and place. (Got an idea? … Continue reading →

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I Found My Sign

Posted on February 28, 2018 by Tom Trimbath

Live around creative people and never be bored – and be ready for surprises. I was surprised by a friend’s creativity that produced something fun and useful, and that is going to change. He gave me a sign, one with … Continue reading →

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