The Dignity of Labor Journal

By Jessica Ayyoub

In the labor world, it’s easy to believe that pushing harder means you’re doing better. Long hours, sore hands, no days off — that’s the story many of us have lived. But the truth i...

By Jessica Ayyoub

Your mind is your most powerful tool — and the most vulnerable. Every thought you entertain shapes how you feel, how you act, and ultimately, how your business and life unfold. Yet,...

Boundaries Are Your Best Business Tool

By Jessica Ayyoub

In this industry, most people are taught to just “say yes” — to every client, every job, every request. But saying yes to everything is the f...

Raise Your Rates Without Guilt: A Guide for Laborers Who Deserve More

If you've been in the labor industry for any amount of time — cleaning homes, hauling materials, doing repetitive physical work f...

How to Spot and Handle Toxic Clients Before They Drain You

In the labor industry—especially in residential cleaning, trades, or service roles—there’s one type of stress that gets overlooked far too o...

💼 Know Your Worth: Why Labourers Deserve More Respect and Better Pay

Published: July 2025
By: Jessica Ayyoub, True Solutions Coaching

Too often, people in physical labor jobs—cleaners, movers, pai...