I dont want a real job but...

stevo · 02-21-06, 10:16 PM

As mentioned in another thread, I asked what you all do when times are tough in your business.

I have been experiencing this on and off for the past couple of months. Some weeks I won't earn a cent if there is no work for me, other weeks I can earn very average money and once in a while I will get very good money.

I very much dislike "real" jobs, working for someone else.
But I fear I may have to resort to this if I can not have constant income from my own business.

If you were me, would you put more effort/promotion into your business at risk of still not earning more, or would you go out and get a job?

Super Mod · 02-21-06, 10:51 PM

Why can't you do both at once? I think that there are enough hours in the day that you could have time for your online businesses and time to do a 40 hour a week job. If you need the money to live now then you might have to consider getting a "real" job.

stevo · 02-22-06, 02:24 AM

Thats true

Or even a part time job could do it.

I used to do that - work all day then come home and work on the business.
But after spending 8-9 hours on the computer at work, it's the last thing you feel like doing when you get home at night

Trish · 02-22-06, 03:09 AM

I work a part-time job right now to have some spending money, but I'm a girl and I like to shop.

I think it's smart to get a job if you need the money and are not making enough on the Web. You should still work on the Web during your spare time, though.

anne · 02-25-06, 06:16 AM

If you were working a part time job it wouldn't be 8-9 hours work on the computer, so it would be easier to stay motivated.

Its better to try to get a part time job to keep yourself afloat than end up in trouble and have to take a full time job later on.

anteater · 02-26-06, 10:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by anne

If you were working a part time job it wouldn't be 8-9 hours work on the computer, so it would be easier to stay motivated.

Its better to try to get a part time job to keep yourself afloat than end up in trouble and have to take a full time job later on.

I agree.
And keep your spending down, dont buy unneeded items.

I do this by not buying clothes on a regular basis, or anything else that I dont really need.

stevo · 02-27-06, 04:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by anne

If you were working a part time job it wouldn't be 8-9 hours work on the computer, so it would be easier to stay motivated.

Its better to try to get a part time job to keep yourself afloat than end up in trouble and have to take a full time job later on.

I dont have a problem with motivation, and I spend 11 hours on the computer per day

I have a mortgage now.. thats motivation enough for me.

SophMedia · 03-03-06, 10:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stevo

As mentioned in another thread, I asked what you all do when times are tough in your business.

I have been experiencing this on and off for the past couple of months. Some weeks I won't earn a cent if there is no work for me, other weeks I can earn very average money and once in a while I will get very good money.

I very much dislike "real" jobs, working for someone else.
But I fear I may have to resort to this if I can not have constant income from my own business.

If you were me, would you put more effort/promotion into your business at risk of still not earning more, or would you go out and get a job?

There was a good like 4 month span (here recently) where I did freelance work for myself, basically up and quit my job. It started to go great but when I was working 80 hours a week and not making much (like you said) I started to get tired of it. Right towards the end I got to the point where I could barely afford any food from the grocery store. At that point a new job opened up (a great opprotunity) and I got my bills caught up. That was about 3 months ago, put in my two weeks earlier this week, and doors have been opening up all over the place.

I think it's a great motivating point to put yourself at that point where you need to jam stuff out just to survive, but of course this might not work if other people are relying on you.

stevo · 03-03-06, 09:25 PM

Great point SophMedia, once you know what it feels like to be almost rock bottom, and to do it tough, you gain this extra strength to pull yourself out of it.

I've been feeling extra motivated lately, knowing that if I work smart (and not necessarily too hard), I can get somewhere.

Dactyl · 03-04-06, 04:03 AM

I would get a part time job if I see potential in doing whatever I do.