Hustling In My 60s To Pay Bills After Main Job Loss

[@Famous.badge.14]

NEVER be ashamed of honest work. I don’t care what it is . I am proud of you doing what ever it takes to earn an honest living for your family. You are a great example for your family.

[@themartinblairproject]

I appreciate that so much. Thank you 🙏😃❤️

[@Famous.badge.14]

You should consider a live KZbin to answer questions and speak directly to your audience

[@buckzee289]

My heart breaks for you Martin. It's so cold and you shouldn't have to do this. I hope things get better for you. You seem like a really good guy. Take care.

[@MeMyself-y5n]

I am 68 and still working in the southern US, altho I do get social security benefits. Glad to see that you are still out there and doing the best that you can. Good luck and many blessings.

[@laurijohnson7754]

I like your enthusiasm.

[@themartinblairproject]

Thank you 🙏

[@HaveMercy1964-u8w]

Honest work is always good work. Keep pushing along. I did door dash and instacart for a few years . Happy Sunday💜🎉

[@themartinblairproject]

That's awesome. Thank you. I have instacart too but haven’t done it yet.

[@jjcaron72]

Dang, at 6:06 for a second there I thought you went into Tim Hortons to take a leak 😂 heard a zipper there.

[@Marvellous1-f4q]

Hi Martin, Happy New Year! I just finished watching and liking your videos posted today. I love your resilience and great attitude. As my grandfather would say, "They can't keep a good man down."😊

[@themartinblairproject]

Thank you so much for your support and encouragement ❤️🙏😃

[@ingridbond3432]

what a way to start the new year

[@themartinblairproject]

Ha ha yup 😂

[@AllenHarris-u5o]

Canada as cold as it looks.

[@Lynda-qp3lm]

Well done on another great vlog Martin and for staying so positive. Much love from Scotland x

[@themartinblairproject]

Thanks so much. I love Scotland. I’d love to spend a few months there ❤️🙏😃

[@mimisam18]

I work FT for one company, work for a homecare agency PT, and clean houses on the wknds. I'm 67 yo, not as strong anymore, but still going strong. I have to be honest. I truly enjoy any time off I can get. I hope to work until I'm 70. I really enjoy your channel. Its all real stuff ppl need to hear and know. Might I say you're doing God's work😊 Thank you!

[@themartinblairproject]

Thank you so much for your kind and encouraging words. I’m so humbled and appreciative ❤️😃🙏

[@TheOldwinger]

Hey Martin I have to add my two cents as I have viewed several of your videos and I can definitely relate to some of your challenges as you lurch into retirement. I am a former flatlander from Winnipeg and now reside in the lower mainland in Surrey BC. My first advice to you is forget entirely your past expertise in the Health and Safety world. That train has sailed and you need to move on. I don't know what your strengths are but food delivery always rates kinda low on the pay scale. I know it's easy but compensation is poor and erratic. Also you are competing with much younger people for the trips. As for me while I raised my family I was forced to do my own household and mechanical repairs and learned a number of skills along the way. Those skills allowed me to do well paying handyman jobs after I retired and right now I work for an animal hospital as a part time maintenance person for pretty decent money. So my message is: try to find something that plays to your strengths. You're obviously a people person so why not go in that direction? Just my thoughts, good luck on your journey.

[@tonykennedy1615]

Good for you. I delivered food at a restaurant when I was younger and it was good work. I enjoyed it.

[@ComputerPete]

Gettin after it and getting jobs done well. I appreciate the vids!

[@themartinblairproject]

Thank you so much ❤️😃🙏

[@MelissaLuvsHens]

Wow that would freak me out, you're so calm. Glad you're okay and it doesn't upset you too much. I love your upbeat videos!

[@themartinblairproject]

Ha ha thank you Melissa. The only thing that startled me was the stun grenade blast 💥 near my window. I wasn’t expecting that. I didn’t show the first 10 seconds of the video as I video recorded it vertically but it was the most dramatic as the police were yelling at the suspect and threatening to sh**t. All ended well though 😃🙏

[@ferretapocalypse]

Wait till your car starts breaking down. It’s inevitable.

[@themartinblairproject]

Sure. Thanks for the encouraging words 🤔

[@MrXanderii]

Happy new year Martin. There is nothing wrong honest work. I had many jobs including driving a cab back in the eighties at nights when i was 19 in Montreal. Oh boy , do i have some wild stories. I learned so much from that job 😅

[@ddellwo]

It always blows me away how there are so many folks who are so lazy they are willing to pay people to go get them food…….😂

[@tn18977]

Yeah it adds such a ridiculous amount of cost to the food. Some people are just horrible with money.

[@melissadixon3152]

Thank you for sharing!

[@josedamiaoleandro]

Congratulation for one more video, I liked it a lot.

[@themartinblairproject]

Yayyy I’m so happy you liked it Jose. Nice to see you back again. Thank you for your continued support ❤️😃🙏

[@Rita-ic9tv]

Good video 👍

[@themartinblairproject]

Glad you enjoyed it. That makes me happy 😃

[@DividendGod]

Thanks for this video, love it

[@themartinblairproject]

Glad you enjoyed it! That makes me happy 😃🙏❤️

[@DividendGod]

@themartinblairproject hope you make more videos like this in the future

[@themartinblairproject]

@ I certainly can 😃

[@themartinblairproject]

@ I certainly will if you enjoy it 😃🙏

[@DividendGod]

@@themartinblairproject I definitely do enjoy it, keep up the good work

[@BronsonWally]

Very good sir !!

[@renate.s.4765]

Wow, crazy time driving today! Glad you're car wasnt involved.

[@themartinblairproject]

I know, right? That stun grenade was sure loud. I thought there was a crash 💥 😃🙏

[@kelleycrider1985]

With your past experience, have you considered starting your own consulting business? And am enjoying the ride along! 😊

[@TONYR-x8o]

I love your videos. Can you please do a video on how you got into financial hardship so soon after you got laid off at 61? Didn't save much during your years working?

[@themartinblairproject]

That’s right. I didn’t save enough. But also I withdrew money to pay down debts thinking I’d get another good paying job right away which I haven’t.

[@laurijohnson7754]

What a scare for you today! I’m glad you are safe

[@themartinblairproject]

@ Ya that stun grenade felt like my windows were going to blow out lol Thank you for your concern 🙏

[@HippieDreamsAllNight]

Glad you snagged a few orders...and managed to evade the long arm of the law! 🚔🚔🚔

[@themartinblairproject]

You and me both! 😃😂

[@inteland2734]

You’re a hard working man. I retired at 56.

[@themartinblairproject]

You must have saved well 😃

[@inteland2734]

@ I have my military pension, a Federal pension, a private pension, and soon to be Social Security. I’m not bragging, just made good decisions at the right time. I feel for those that continue to work, some into their 80’s. I help many daily with needs. I’m glad to see your healthy and in a good mood, and able/willing to work, good luck on your future endeavors to include KZbin.

[@ColdHardToronto]

Martin. Keep working hard so you can help pay for this guy's fat government pensions.

[@inteland2734]

@@ColdHardToronto The recruiter’s office was open for everyone. You must have checked on a weekend.

[@ColdHardToronto]

@@inteland2734 nah. I chose getting an actual job

[@mdayeh9712]

A video full of action! LOL 😉

[@themartinblairproject]

Oh yeah! 😃

[@AllenHarris-u5o]

Did not know firearms could still be owned in CANADA. 😮

[@serbgirl502]

Uber Eats to Swat Team??? Talk about a plot twist!!! Gig work jumpscare. ❤

[@michaelsaunders5138]

Glad to see the police getting the job done. Overworked and underpaid in my opinion.

[@themartinblairproject]

Yes they certainly are overworked 😃🙏

[@colleenisaac6647]

Gee, we don’t have stuff like this in the USA! Ha ha! 🤣 Do you just go to a “hot spot” and wait for orders?

[@themartinblairproject]

I like to wait in an area with a proven history of orders.

[@colleenisaac6647]

@ makes sense. I hope you’re real busy with orders!

[@hazell1593]

Hi Martin just wondering if you applied at Costco? I heard the pay is decent. I think Instacart would be too labour intensive. I order over $100 in groceries. I know the shopper hates to get my orders...lol...but I do tip well. Keep up the great work. Time will fly by and you will be truly retired before you know it. PS: That "take down" was pretty scary to me!! Stay safe🤗

[@themartinblairproject]

@@hazell1593 Good morning Hazell. Yes actually I applied for 4 positions at Costco but no response. Ya I’m thinking Instacart would be a lot of labour intensive work for little pay compared to delivery driving. Yes that police takedown was exciting. It was not on the news. I should have sent in my video 😆

[@dpose6525]

do you worry about wearing our you car for a low wage job?

[@themartinblairproject]

No. I don’t “worry” too much about anything. I just deal with it.

[@EndaTrading]

That's the Irish Hustle in you haha

[@themartinblairproject]

Apparently 😂

[@AllenHarris-u5o]

❤

[@RobertMesa-o9b]

Have you tried donating plasma on your spare time

[@themartinblairproject]

No. I never thought of that. I wonder if that’s a thing in Canada?

[@RobertMesa-o9b]

@themartinblairproject I don't know goggle it I know hear in California it's helped me very well

[@Martin-ei9ek]

Regards from England. Hope Mr Trump comes good for you 😊

[@mt_gox]

you don't look a day over 75

[@TRSTNO1C]

Are you in Millwoods???😂😂😂

[@themartinblairproject]

No. I’m on the northeast side of Edmonton 😃

[@maureencasey7500]

If you think if your drivers seat as your second office chair, the waiting for orders doesn’t seem like a waste of time but rather productive time to think if topics for content creation. And driving and chatting or just driving ans videoing the route and the viewers (who do not have the ability to travel) having the opportunity to see your town in essence gives double earning to the time!

[@ktravers]

That's odd Martin - I get so many orders that I have to turn them down each hour.

[@themartinblairproject]

I’m happy for you. It was very slow today.

[@FarzinBagheri-y8y]

come to Canada. We have free healthcare, democracy and alot of trees.

[@ramynovver4071]

What does Uber pay you for each order you get? I not sure how it works.

[@themartinblairproject]

Everything is different but Uber holdings pay a basic fare and the customer usually tips. Most of my orders pay between $6-$8 for 6-10 km