I quit my job because I needed flexibility to be with my kids. Now I DoorDash for about $20 an hour and create TikTok content to pay bills.

03/26/2025, 5:31 AM
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I quit my job because I needed flexibility to be with my kids. Now I DoorDash for about $20 an hour and create TikTok content to pay bills.

Courtesy of Nick Parker

This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Nick Parker. It has been edited for length and clarity.

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