I was going to say job but I don't want one of them. I just want the money that comes along from working so I guess my only other option is a business.
This is basically why I don't want a job. And freelance writing is OK but the pay is often both low (like $50 per article) and slow (like you get paid when it is published and that could be a month or more out). So I have settled on the need for a business. Plus I have friends who recently moved here who feel basically the way I do--getting a job is just a way to tide one over until their own business starts producing money.
Sooo...the parameters for my business are like this:
- Low to no overhead (I hate having to make enough money to cover $1000+ in expenses like rent and utilities, etc before putting any money in my pocket).
- I can work from anywhere (I will literally die if I have to work 9 to 5 in an office. Plus I want to be able to continue to travel a lot and I really like a flexible schedule where each day is different).
- A business where I can put my friends to work too so they can make money as well.
That's about it for the structure but as yet I still don't know what I want to actually
do. So coming up with what can be a money-earning yet still enjoyable business is on my agenda for the next week or so until I figure this out.
I'm with you on this. I just wish I could figure out which direction I want to go in. I really hate working a job.
ReplyDeleteI don't know if it would work for for you but one of my friends lives in Las Vegas and she is making a good bit of money walking peoples dogs while they are at work. She also is working as a freelance proofreader for one of the casinos(not sure what she does but I know its something to do with there reports)
ReplyDeleteGood luck
Walking dogs sounds like a good idea if you're not intimidated by some of them. I hire a pet sitter when I go away. She charges $15 for each visit which can be 2+ times a day depending on your pet's needs. That adds up quick! And she's busy like crazy.
ReplyDeleteAre you specialising in your writing?
ReplyDeleteI think looking at the niches that are growing is a good idea. Baked goods, perfumes - maybe online stores on those consumer niches or selling to businesses (invoices can be anything from 7 - 90 days though)
I hope you continue to write on this topic as this is the EXACT boat I am in. I'm sick of working for others and I'm very free spirited with lost of interests. I want to be able to work from anywhere and travel as I please!
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