{"id":3346,"date":"2019-12-10T09:06:14","date_gmt":"2019-12-10T13:06:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lgcassocprod.wpengine.com\/?p=3346"},"modified":"2024-04-29T08:13:39","modified_gmt":"2024-04-29T12:13:39","slug":"gig-worker-holiday-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lgcassociates.com\/es\/gig-worker-holiday-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"Gig Worker Holiday Guide for the 2019 Season"},"content":{"rendered":"

Working during the holidays can be stressful, especially for temporary workers. This is LGC’s 16th year in business, so we know a little about sharing advice with workers. That’s why we put together this gig worker holiday guide. <\/p>\n

Gig Worker Holiday Guide<\/strong><\/h5>\n

When retail and hospitality industry workers hear the phrase \u201choliday se<\/span>ason\u201d, the first thing<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>that comes to mind\u00a0<\/span>are\u00a0<\/span>the busy<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>(<\/span>and often hectic<\/span>)<\/span>\u00a0shifts<\/span>. With long hours and an influx of customers finalizing their holiday shopping, working\u00a0<\/span>at this time of year can be exciting \u2013 yet stressful.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Whether you\u2019re a full-time employee or\u00a0<\/span>just\u00a0<\/span>looking to pick up a couple extra shifts<\/span>, working the stretch between Black Friday and New\u00a0<\/span>Year’s<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>generally proves\u00a0<\/span>to be a profitable\u00a0<\/span>endeavor<\/span>.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

With<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>thousands of employees working at\u00a0<\/span>30 LGC locations around the country, we know a trick or two for\u00a0<\/span>surviving<\/span>\u00a0the holiday<\/span>s<\/span>. That’s why we put together this simple, yet effective gig worker holiday guide for making the most of the season. <\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Be mindful of your schedule<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

We understand\u00a0<\/span>the desire\u00a0<\/span>for a great\u00a0<\/span>payday<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>but<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>burning yourself out by overworking\u00a0<\/span>may lead to illness<\/span>, the inability to perform necessary job duties, or\u00a0<\/span>a shift in productivity or attitude.\u00a0<\/span>Studies<\/span>\u00a0suggest working 50 hours per week or less to ensure you\u2019re\u00a0<\/span>operating at 100%.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Maintaining a fair workload is as important as\u00a0<\/span>managing your schedule to ensure you\u2019re not\u00a0<\/span>double-booking<\/span>\u00a0gigs.\u00a0<\/span>You may lose credibility with your employer(s) if you\u00a0<\/span>must<\/span>\u00a0call off a shift due to a scheduling error. By creating a\u00a0<\/span>work\u00a0<\/span>calendar<\/span>, it\u2019ll be easier\u00a0<\/span>to keep track of your schedule.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Take care of yourself<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Another way to combat burnout is by practicing\u00a0<\/span>self-care, which is an important part of our gig worker holiday guide<\/span>.\u00a0<\/span>Often, the last person we think about during work is ourselves<\/span>; but in order to work effectively, we need to\u00a0<\/span>fully functional and feeling good<\/span>. There are a few simple\u00a0<\/span>ways to practice self-care, such as:\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n