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1sic06e90, you should be doing something you enjoy. You can always do real estate on the side for some extra cash. Get a job modding cars or making music. |
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07-17-2006, 07:49 PM | #24 |
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Yes money isn't everything but you can't do much without in USA imo. I am currently involved in my family business but I plan to pursue a career in law because it is something I want to do (even though most lawyers here seem to hate their job)
But I agree with others for the fact that you should do something that interests you and actually enjoy waking up every morning for it
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07-17-2006, 10:45 PM | #26 | |
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I know they do, esp. Warren Buffet, he's the man!
But I think 800 million is a nice, round figure. I want to stay under 1 billion, because once you hit that, everyone and their dog knows. I wanna be under the radar. Shim: I'm already married man. I hope you're not right on that cuz you're implying divorce. And I live in Texas too, so its 50/50 on everything. edit: hope she doesn't see my contributions to the girls threads.. i'm in deep sh*t.... Quote:
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07-17-2006, 11:14 PM | #27 | |
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We often think about something will make us happy. Something new, better job, more money, more free time. The problem is we're wrong over 90 percent of the time. I love my job in radio sales. But I was just telling a friend that I've checked out for the past few weeks. I think you just need to recharge your batteries and learn to love the plateau. Meaning life's not always fun and joy. We're all too often trying to reenact what gave us pleasure and peak fun last week. When that same feeling doesn't appear we're often very disappointed. You have a great skill, so no matter what, you'll always have a job. Try and focus on how you feel when you make a good sale and you really help someone realize their dreams. In a way you're kinda a dream weaver. Making others happy. Think about what you bring to others people lives. Maybe then you'll find more satisfaction with your job. From one sales guy to another. Good luck!
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07-18-2006, 01:19 AM | #28 | |
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07-18-2006, 01:44 AM | #29 |
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I love my work 75%. The other 25% are boring things like distributors, some arrogant and stupid customers(they DO exist ), repairs, paperwork, taxes, overtime etc.(I am a jeweller)
I 've another 'dream' about living in another country(Carribean, South America) for about 5 years now. I don't think I will do that, but ok dreaming... Sometimes the boring 25% feels like 90%, sometimes like 0%. I'm not THAT materialistic but I like the good life after work. |
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my recording instructor once told us to get a career, a real job, and then start buying gears when we make enough money. since the only thing that you said you like is music, try motivating yourself in your job so you'll have money to buy music gears. professional gears are not really cheap and there's too much competition in the music industry.
maybe when you get enough gears you can start a small recording studio. (i want a personal recording studio someday) how about a part-time job in a music store?
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If music's your passion, see if you can find something in that? As others have said, recording/production, teaching, whatever you enjoy. What about sales & marketing with a record label? It could combine your sales background with your love for music.
The one thing my parents always stressed growing up, was to be happy in whatever you do. They've both been successful in their lives; my mom loves her work, my dad is miserable. There's plenty of money out there to be made. Why not find an enjoyable way of making it.
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Or, just go to Europe (e.g. Netherlands) where medical malpractice and other frivolous lawsuits are near non-extant and the pay nearly as good.
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07-18-2006, 01:14 PM | #35 | |
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But back to the original thread, it's hard finding a job you enjoy, pays well and gives you the time to actually enjoy what you've earned. Those who have it are few and can consider themselves very lucky. I chose the lowest paying specialty (pediatrics) because I really enjoy working with kids. Unfortunately, the only way to make a lot of money is to see like 40 patients a day and rush them out. It's bad for the doctor AND the patient. |
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Amen to that, can you imagine this weekend though? with the crazy high humidity...:mad: |
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I'm a firm believer that if you're not happy in your job, leave it. There are a million more careers out there that can be fulfilling, and pay at least as well. I would recommend, however, that if the new career you have in mind requires training, try to stick with the real estate until you have sufficient training to get the new career underway.
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Think about it this way . . . sure a job you're passionate about may not pay as much; however, down the road you most likely will surpass the money you would have been making. Being passionate and loving your job is what motivates people to really be successfull. . . . . just my .02 |
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