it this a good thing or a bad thing?

not sure. It means I'm making money again and will be able to eat next year, but it is terribly dull.

Eating is a very positive result, LOL!

The fact that the food is months in the future makes it a little less motivating though

Months in the future? How often do you eat?

I'm staying with my parents right now and working to earn money to get me through the school year.

Thus today's labors earn better food for sometime around March.