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It is impossible to quantify what is a good use of their time without knowing them. Also not everyone does things in the pursuit of money. I sell eggs and could easily ask 5$ a dozen with the demand I have. Instead I only ask 4$ and have lots of clients I only charge 2$ and some I just give eggs to when I have extra. These are people with no money or means. I don’t expect to ever get anything from these people but every once in a while ‘oh my car breaks down and guess who has the knowledge or tool I need the guy I have been giving eggs’. I know the world will eat you up and take all you have but I personally “invest” my time and effort into a few of the things I enjoy even if the reward is low. These researchers now have an excellent start to a resume which is always a good thing.

[saagarjha]

> I sell eggs

Is this like an actual side business you run? Can you tell us more?

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Well after covid started and the stores ran out of a lot of food I decided to get some chickens again. I have had a maximum of 6 in the past but decided to increase the flock since 6 birds is pretty much the same effort as 30 birds. I now have 33 in total and at this point in their life get one egg a day. They average something like 300+ eggs a year. I have sold enough to buy an automatic egg washer and now mainly worry about selling enough to cover feed costs. I do it because chickens are very therapeutic and I find them relaxing to be around. I have young kids so they are also learning the value of food and can eat all the eggs they want. So I wouldn’t really call it much of a business it is more of a hobby that I reap little reward other then my eggs and to help out a few others near me. I think if I ramped up to a few hundred birds I could make a bit of money but at the small size it keeps me from getting overwhelmed with too much work and I can just share my harvest with those around me. I have learned that making money is nice but I also get a great deal reward from helping others in need.