I have a job and a union membership and I contract on the side as well. My union job is on paper and the contract work is cash money. I keep my contract work going because anytime my job starts tripping I'm going to be like 
That's my security. It took a lot for me to have an employer again after 6 years on my own. I'm just here for the bonuses n benefits. I can complete my full work week in 3 days. Then contract if I want for the rest of the week.

That's my security. It took a lot for me to have an employer again after 6 years on my own. I'm just here for the bonuses n benefits. I can complete my full work week in 3 days. Then contract if I want for the rest of the week.