Apparently,
I'm working.
A 40-day experiment in making a living one weird job at a time.
Hiring out for odd jobs, unusual requests, and whatever work makes sense
(while raising money for the Chicago Marathon and Ronald McDonald House).
Housekeeping
Dog walking & pet care
Grocery shopping & errands
Babysitting & nanny-share
Farm chores
(yep, I'll help with those)
Virtual assistance
I'm working for two causes. One, to make a living 'cause ... you gotta eat. 🤷♀️ And two, to raise money for the Chicago Marathon and
the Ronald McDonald House.
The race starts in ...
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How can you help?
Hire me.
👇
Jobs I can or will do
(so far)
Organize (your junk drawer, your closet, your pantry)
Fold the mountain of laundry
Change the sheets on every bed
Pack or unpack for/from your move
Pack or unpack your suitcase
Babysit your kids, your pets, or your house
Wrap the presents (way ahead of time)
Take away your donation pile
Return your returns
Run your errands
Prep the food
Cook the food
Grocery shop
Wash the car (with basic detailing)
Walk the dog(s)
Be mother’s helper
Handle school/activity pickups/drop-offs
Organize (the playroom, the basement, the garage, the whole house)
Wait for a vendor or service provider
Water the plants or the garden
Elder care/companionship and assistance
Submit your job applications
Handle data entry
Do the filing
Interview applicants
Provide admin assistance
Research projects
Handle appointment scheduling
Handle cold calls
Clean up your inbox
Create procedures/systems/projects
Be your virtual assistant
Respond to your mother’s (or mother-in-law's) texts
Break up with your boyfriend
Something I miss? So long as it's not x-rated or illegal, I'm game to hear it and possibly help.
Day 1
DoorDash
Day 1: DoorDashing
[Add day's recap and results here]
Day 2
DoorDash
Day 2: DoorDashing
[Add day's recap and results here]
Housekeeping
I'm happy to help you:
✔️ Organize
✔️ Clean
✔️ Pack or unpack for a move
✔️ Take away your donation pile
✔️ Meal-prep and cook
✔️ Water your plants or garden
Pet care
I'm happy to help you:
✔️ Walk your dog
✔️ Take your dog to the vet
✔️ Pet-sit
✔️ Scoop the poop
Grocery shopping & errands
I'm happy to help you:
✔️ Grocery shopping
✔️ Taking your dog to the vet
✔️ Gift shopping
✔️ Dropping off your donation pile
✔️ Returning items
✔️ Picking up dinner
✔️ Running your errands
✔️ Being mother’s helper
✔️ Handling kid pickups/drop-offs
Farm chores
I'm happy to help you:
✔️ Feed animals
✔️ Scoop the poop
✔️ Water plants and gardens
✔️ Interview applicants
✔️ Watch over things while you're away
Virtual assistance
I'm happy to help you:
✔️ Submit your job applications
✔️ Handle data entry
✔️ Do the filing
✔️ Interview applicants
✔️ Provide admin assistance
✔️ Research projects
✔️ Handle appointment scheduling
✔️ Handle cold calls
✔️ Clean up your inbox
✔️ Create procedures/systems/projects
✔️ Be your virtual assistant
✔️ Respond to your mother’s (or mother-in-law's) texts
✔️ Break up with your boyfriend
The rules
(Subject to change)RULE #1
Jobs are booked in 4-hour blocks.$100 gets you 4 hours of my time. If your actual job takes less than 4 hours, we'll agree on backup tasks ahead of time so I have something useful to do with the remaining time.RULE #2
The first 30 minutes of driving are included.I work within 30 minutes of my home base. Beyond that, it's $2.50 per additional mile to cover the time, gas, and wear and tear.RULE #3
Nothing x-rated or illegal.Sorry, bro. While I'll do a lot of things, I will not deliver your drugs, and I'm not available for "special services."
Build your job burger
| 🍔 Basic job burger, $100 |
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| 4 hrs of my time + up to 30 min of driving |
| 🥬 Extra time |
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| Need more than 4 hrs? Add another 4-hr block. |
| 🍅 Extra miles |
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| More than 30 min away? $2.50 per extra mile. |
| 🧀 Extra weirdness |
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| Lots of kids? Lots of dogs? Heavy lifting? Special equipment? A particularly complicated situation? That costs extra. |
Frequently asked questions
🤔 What is Apparently, I’m working?
Apparently, I’m working is a flexible, on-demand service for the stuff you need done but don't necessarily have the time, energy, inclination, or extra pair of hands to do yourself.That might mean walking your dog, picking up groceries, organizing your pantry, helping with a move, shuttling the kids around, handling admin work, or something else entirely.If it’s useful, legal, and reasonably doable, I'll probably do it.
🤔 What kinds of jobs do you do?
A lot of things.Some examples include:✔️ Housekeeping and organizing
✔️ Packing and unpacking
✔️ Meal prep and cooking
✔️ Grocery shopping and errands
✔️ Dog walking and pet care
✔️ Babysitting and nanny-share help
✔️ Farm chores
✔️ Plant and garden care
✔️ Car washing
✔️ Gift shopping
✔️ Returns and pickups
✔️ Mother’s helper tasks
✔️ Appointment scheduling
✔️ Data entry and filing
✔️ Job application help
✔️ Applicant interviews
✔️ Research projects
✔️ Administrative assistance
✔️ Virtual assistance
✔️ Creating procedures and systems
✔️ And probably some things we haven't thought of yetThere is a more complete list of jobs I can or will do (so far) on the jobs page.
🤔 I have a job that isn't on your list. Can I ask anyway?
Ask away!The list is not meant to be an exhaustive catalog of every possible thing I can do. Submit a job request and describe what you need.I'll let you know if it's something I can take on.
🤔 How much does it cost?
The basic job is $100 for a 4-hour block, which includes up to 30 minutes of driving.If you need more than four hours, you can add another 4-hour block.If the job is more than 30 minutes away, additional mileage applies.There may also be an additional charge for unusually complicated jobs, special equipment, or other unusual circumstances.
🤔 Do I have to pay $100 if my job only takes an hour?
Yes, jobs are booked in 4-hour blocks. If the actual job takes less than four hours, we'll agree on useful backup tasks ahead of time so the rest of your block doesn't go to waste.For example, if you book me for four hours to organize your pantry and we're finished in two, I move on to another task we've already agreed on.
🤔 What if I need more than four hours?
No problem. Add another 4-hour block.
🤔 What if I don't know exactly how long the job will take?
Give me your best estimate of what you need done. We'll figure out the appropriate amount of time and agree on backup tasks if necessary.
🤔 What counts as a backup task?
Anything useful that we've agreed on ahead of time.For example, if you book me for four hours to help around your house, your backup tasks might include organizing a closet, folding laundry, watering plants, or another task from your job request.The point is to make sure there is something productive to do if your primary task takes less time than expected.
🤔 How far will you travel?
The first 30 minutes of driving are included. Beyond that, there's an additional mileage charge of $2.50 per mile to account for the additional time, gas, and wear and tear. As far as limits on travel, it depends on the job, but generally, I limit my service area to a 1-hour radius of 38401. Submit a job request with the details, and I can let you know if it's something I'm willing to do.
🤔 Do I have to be home while you're working?
Not necessarily, but it depends on the job. Some jobs can be completed while you're away; others may require you to be present. We'll work that out when we discuss your request.