Over the years, the cost-of-living has increased significantly. With that said, many people have been struggling to put food on the table. Just recently, a 38-year-old engineer has revealed that he’s been working as a part time cleaner to earn some extra income.
38yo engineer doubles as a part-time cleaner to earn extra income
According to local newspaper Harian Metro, 38-year-old Raja Mohd Zulfadli Raja Abd Ghani is currently an engineer who manages an engineering team at a company. On his free time, the hardworking engineer also works as a part-time cleaner for the past 4 years. Sharing how he started his part-time hustle, he mentioned that it was during the midst of the Movement Control Order (MCO).
Source: Harian Metro
“I was working from home then and I had a lot of free time”, he mentioned, adding that his friend had suggested him to start cleaning services.
Dabbling into the industry, Raja Mohd Zulfadli started offering small scale services like house cleaning, car cushion cleaning, and mattress cleaning. As time passes, he became more active and started out commercial cleaning services. On top of that, the hardworking man shared that he carries out his cleaning job every Monday to Thursday after he is done with his day job.
“Occasionally, I would offer my services during the weekend if there’s a demand for it”, he said.
Source: Harian Metro
“I just want to earn an honest income”
When asked if he feels tired, having to juggle both jobs at the same time, he mentioned that he doesn’t feel tired and takes it as a form of exercise. Working alone, he revealed that if he comes across a job that he can’t complete without assistance, he would then approach his neighbors who are also offering cleaning services.
Source: Harian Metro
Believing that there’s no reason for him to feel ashamed of his side hustle, he mentioned that he is only trying to earn an honest living, adding that he loves what he is doing. With his positive outlook, he mentioned that no one has judged him or looked down on him for being a part-time cleaner despite not knowing that he’s an engineer.
Keep up the good work, sir, we’re glad to see you being able to utilize your time well and earning an honest living.
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