DoorDash When You’re 52 and Exhausted | Laid Off | Single Mom | Gig Work | Pet Sitting

#doordash #gigeconomy #genx DoorDash and pet sitting when you’re 52, laid off and actively job-searching for a year and a half, a single mom, and running on low energy and lower on expectations. No snow. No Instacart. Just missed turns, slow drivers, tired legs, and the quiet realization that this was not the plan. This is what gig work looks like in midlife — not motivational, not glamorous, just real. If you’re over 50, burned out, or surviving late-stage capitalism one delivery at a time (with dog leashes in your hand), you’re in the right place. 💚If you want to support the channel (or just watch me figure things out in real time), here are a few ways: 👉 My Merch: https://the-new-midlife-crisis.myshop... 👉 My Patreon: https://patreon.com/TheNewMidlifeCris... 👉 PayPal: https://www.paypal.me/serenlena 👉 CashApp: $TheNewMidlifeCrisis 👉 Venmo: @TheNewMidlifeCrisis 👉 buymeacoffee.com/thenewmidlifecrisis 🛍️ Things I Actually Use / Get Asked About: (Some links are affiliate. Same price for you.) Skincare: 👉 TirTir Milk Skin Toner: https://amzn.to/4enpx2Z 👉 Some By Mi Toner Pads: https://amzn.to/49lSZmu 👉 SimplyVital Anti-Aging Moisturizer: https://amzn.to/4tGEkKR 👉 Beauty of Joseon sunscreen (my daily—only buy from TikTok Shop; the Amazon version is a different formula): https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZT9N7Xj3hSTc... Pets: 👉 Pet grooming hammock: https://amzn.to/4d4h6Y5 👉 Cat and Dog Rechargeable Nail Grinder: https://amzn.to/4d1T9AK 👉 ChomChom Roller Pet Hair Remover: https://amzn.to/4umc5RJ Apartment / Real Life: 👉 Portable washing machine (mine is discontinued—this is the closest one I’d buy now): https://amzn.to/4ttbZqN 👉 Portable dryer: https://amzn.to/42IbVs0 👉 LUSH Houseplant Fertilizer: https://amzn.to/428ULnm 👉 Peppermint Oil Plant Protection Spray: https://amzn.to/4w9T32M 💚A few people asked about an Amazon Wishlist, so I made one. It’s a mix of everyday basics for the kids, Frances, and me, plus a few things I’m working toward for the channel… and a couple of “someday” items for the kids. Absolutely no pressure — I’m just really grateful you’re here. 👉 Amazon Wishlist: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls... 📩 Business inquiries/contact: [email protected] #DoorDash #PetSitting #GigWork #GigEconomy #LaidOffAt52 #Over50 #MidlifeCrisis #GenX #Burnout #UnemployedLife #SideHustle #DeliveryDriver #DogSitterLife #PetSitter #WorkingClass #LateStageCapitalism #RealLifeVlog #DayInTheLife #MidlifeVlog #Exhausted #TryingMyBest #SingleMomLife #Over40 #Over50Vlog #GigWorker #NoInstacart #SurvivalMode #StillTrying #NotThePlan #DarkHumor #90smusic