To get a little extra money for the holidays, I've taken an ASM job at a (wonderfully snarky) Christmas show. I haven't ASMed in over 9 years.
I'm actually really enjoying it. Tech was a wonder, since I wasn't panicking over light, sound, SFX cues. I was just keeping track of my props and costume changes, and keeping the actor's reasonably comfortable. I certainly had plenty to do, but it wasn't nearly the usual barely controlled panic.
I can go DO things during rehearsal. If the director needs a drink tray for a prop on the bar, I can get up and go to props and PULL ONE! If a new costume piece is needed, I can go find one! Things get done!
I enjoy the challenge and stress of a usual SM job, but I just wanted to tell everyone how very much I'm enjoying my 'holiday job,' and for a short, seasonal gig, the cut in pay was more than worth the cut in stress!