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in my lifetime i had only 2 jobs that i loved and the people i worked with. i have worked for myself and started businesses for my husband and much perfer to be self employed . just hope that i can manage to be self employed from here on out.
posted by
jeansaw
on February 13, 2015 at 8:28 PM
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Inside_The_Purple_Purse~Thanks for that tip but I'm past being able to afford that kiddo.
posted by
WileyJohn
on February 13, 2015 at 5:12 PM
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I'm afraid that I've never taken writing seriously. The last employment years were that of a nurse, which I enjoyed, it payed well, but it really wore me out. I used writing as a way to relax and forget about work. I can't even imagine making my living by writing.
posted by
TAPS.
on February 12, 2015 at 10:42 PM
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Best wishes.
posted by
lovelyladymonk
on February 12, 2015 at 6:13 PM
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That's really great to hear. I'm hoping to have the same kind of ongoing freedom myself. The idea of going back to a desk job at an office makes me want to puke.
posted by
Gheeghee
on February 12, 2015 at 5:38 PM
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Wiley: you know I have been working on my dog food website, I should see what I can do about some other marketing avenues...I will check out your book.
posted by
Gheeghee
on February 12, 2015 at 5:34 PM
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Bill: Amen to that my friend!
posted by
Gheeghee
on February 12, 2015 at 5:33 PM
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Kabu: Tell me about it! I can't even begin to get motivated to write about some of this crap. BLAAAHHH.
posted by
Gheeghee
on February 12, 2015 at 5:32 PM
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JimmyA...Yea, when my dog doesn't even want to come near me it's time to do some laundry. 
posted by
Gheeghee
on February 12, 2015 at 5:32 PM
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FSI you ain't kiddin, my friend!
posted by
Gheeghee
on February 12, 2015 at 5:31 PM
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CCT I've actually done that! hahaha!!!!
posted by
Gheeghee
on February 12, 2015 at 5:30 PM
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WileyJohn, I've heard that when you self publish, that you should give away at least 500 books and let word of mouth take over from there. I'm not a writer but it works in my business. I give away my time for friends and family of those that I know will refer folks to me. It still surprises me when people say wonderful things about me. It always brings me business.
posted by
Inside_The_Purple_Purse
on February 12, 2015 at 5:04 PM
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I work at home mostly myself. The freedom is wonderful. Motivatin is all on me. I had an offer recently to be an assistant manager of a chain of plant nurceries. Had I been well enough to do the job, I would had love being around people. But that would also mean that I would again be at someone elses schedule. But if I were to take a job, it would be something around plants or pets. Corp America left a horrible taste in my mouth.
I have been fortunate enough that most of the time I can do well at home. It's like riding a harley without risk of face on pavement.
posted by
Inside_The_Purple_Purse
on February 12, 2015 at 4:58 PM
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GheeGhee
A great post you wrote so let me ask you this. Have you ever thought of marketing from your own website?
I am too 'senior' to do it myself but let me ask you this. On Amazon I have a book 'Love and Sobriety' by John Wiley, if you had a website maybe you could market it off your own website better than Amazon or the other marketing guru that doesn't do anything.
Anyway, a suggestion, others may be interested and we all pay you a commission?
posted by
WileyJohn
on February 12, 2015 at 2:20 PM
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At least you can take it with you because you're already home love.
posted by
BC-A
on February 12, 2015 at 2:13 PM
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How can one write on some of those topics? Where on earth does one find info...or does one just endorse their ptoduct and hope they accept. I should try it sometime, but most only want writers in America.
posted by
Kabu
on February 12, 2015 at 11:55 AM
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I can't say I blame you. I'm sure many of us would love to 'work at home' as well, but sometimes ya gotta do what you gotta do! And when you're able to stand those paint-covered sweatpants in the corner, it may be time to change them . . .
posted by
JimmyA
on February 12, 2015 at 11:36 AM
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At times, it can be very tough to find inspiring and interesting material to write about.
posted by
FormerStudentIntern
on February 12, 2015 at 9:33 AM
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You could always sing all you need is a cap to collect the proceeds.
posted by
C_C_T
on February 12, 2015 at 6:43 AM
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