

How Do I Make Work Work for Me? (Part One)
Feb 20, 2020
Andrew Zeal, a plumber's apprentice and part-time arborist, shares his winding career journey and his quest for financial stability and job satisfaction. Heather Marold Thomason, founder of the sustainable butchery Primal Supply, discusses her bold leap into entrepreneurship and the joys and challenges of running a business outside the traditional work model. Together, they explore the evolving nature of work in the gig economy, emphasizing the importance of passion, perseverance, and personal fulfillment.
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Financial Equilibrium Defined
- Having a job you love and achieving financial equilibrium can feel impossible to have both.
- Financial equilibrium means having enough to pay bills and live without fear of the unexpected.
Andrew’s Career Journey
- Andrew's career journey included welding school, urban forestry, and starting his own tree service before becoming a plumber's apprentice.
- He values hands-on, outdoor work, but seeks more stability and financial equilibrium.
Plumbing Apprenticeship Demands
- Plumbing apprenticeship involves a five-year program including studying a large plumbing code book.
- The job is hands-on and varied, such as remodeling homes and installing systems.