Self-Employed

**bobcat24** · 09-17-2006, 03:25 PM

So since we had the "what do you do thread," I wanted to see if anyone is self-employed, owns a business, invests, etc. What do you do? Reason I'm asking is looking to do this myself. I have some ideas but want to hear some more.

**98 bird or prey** · 09-17-2006, 04:34 PM

I own 1/2 of a auto repair shop in Florida. Worked as a mechanic for 15 years, Got tired of the BS of the dealership. My home and toys were paid off, and I knew I could get a job if I had to. So I started the shop with a co-worker and $12,000.00 , almost 5 years ago. we now have 2 guys working for us. I would have made more money if I had stayed. It sucks PAYING to learn, I was going on 10 years as a Master Chrysler/ASE tech. Just got tired of working for the man.

Even so Its MUCH more fun to be the man..

**Sarge** · 09-17-2006, 06:20 PM

Started telephone company at 24....sold it to SWB at 33....Started a technology company based on a few of my patents I developed in the 70's....and that has grown into 6 companies that are involved in Insurance/Technology/Finance.....too stupid to have anybody hire me....so I have to work for myself

Took a job as a Mod on a LS1 web forum. Racking up the billable hours....no paycheck as of yet.
Ed sez it's in the mail.....

**bobcat24** · 09-17-2006, 07:28 PM

Originally Posted by 98 bird or prey

. Just got tired of working for the man.

Even so Its MUCH more fun to be the man..

Yeah, I'm 19, been working for someone, and tired of working for someone. I'm to ambitious to work for someone my whole life. I want to be my own boss

**nosfed** · 09-17-2006, 08:49 PM

Originally was a stock broker with multiple licenses. Worked for 3 large firms in NY and retired at 28 years old. Got bored and at 29 went back to work but don't want to say what I am doing now. I work for the fun of it more then for the money.

**third_shift|studios** · 09-18-2006, 05:17 AM

went to college for 4 years and achieved a b.s. in communication + multimedia design. Started my career working for an ad. agency doing web and print design and now I have started my own agency; couldn't stand working by someone elses' rules [dress code, hours, etc.]

**bobcat24** · 09-18-2006, 07:48 PM

so knowing what you know now, would you hve done anything differant? differant career field, differant degree, etc.?

**GatorSS** · 09-18-2006, 09:53 PM

professor ... to ... can man

**hotrodd** · 09-18-2006, 09:59 PM

Originally Posted by bobcat24

so knowing what you know now, would you hve done anything differant? differant career field, differant degree, etc.?

Here's what I would have done different. I wouldn't have wasted my time in college getting a degree in something I hated. (aerospace engineering)

My present career path is much more enjoyable, although I have burned too many brain cells over the last 15 years or so.

Here's the thing, No matter what you do, do something that makes you happy.

Oh, and try your hardest to avoid working for the man.

It blows sacrificing your life to build up a company that YOU will never reap the rewards from.

**ramrod** · 09-18-2006, 10:03 PM

I own 19 dump trucks, and some other heavy industrial road construction equipment. I have been doing it for 2 years now, and thinking of buying some idustrial property soon. I just sighned a contract for 10 years will see how it does. I am union, to protect my men from our down-falls in our economy, and we all get along fine. I think I am a pretty easy going boss.

I work hard to play hard one day like Sarge.. I have a degree, but I can wipe my ass with it. If I had it my way I would of still been in The Army.

**third_shift|studios** · 09-19-2006, 05:16 AM

Originally Posted by ramrod

I own 19 dump trucks, and some other heavy industrial road construction equipment. I have been doing it for 2 years now, and thinking of buying some idustrial property soon. I just sighned a contract for 10 years will see how it does. I am union, to protect my men from our down-falls in our economy, and we all get along fine. I think I am a pretty easy going boss.

I work hard to play hard one day like Sarge.. I have a degree, but I can wipe my ass with it. If I had it my way I would of still been in The Army.

this guy gets to play with tonka trucks for big kids! that's AWESOME!

**Firehawk1120** · 09-19-2006, 01:34 PM

I'm a realtor.

**cujo** · 09-20-2006, 03:47 AM

Originally Posted by bobcat24

Yeah, I'm 19, been working for someone, and tired of working for someone. I'm to ambitious to work for someone my whole life. I want to be my own boss

I know what you mean, I dont know if I want to work for my dad till he retires...i was thinking about going the broker/investor road.

**johnd** · 09-20-2006, 10:16 AM

I sold it 8 years ago but I started a sound company and expanded to sound and lighting doing regional (mostly) acts for 20+ years. Got out of it when it quit being fun anymore. That is a hellishly competitive business. I made more money then but I have more stomach lining now. Health insurance for small companies is a bitch too.

**ramrod** · 09-20-2006, 10:20 AM

Originally Posted by johnd

I sold it 8 years ago but I started a sound company and expanded to sound and lighting doing regional (mostly) acts for 20+ years. Got out of it when it quit being fun anymore. That is a hellishly competitive business. I made more money then but I have more stomach lining now. Health insurance for small companies is a bitch too.

I hear ya! I had to take a week off cause the stress is unreal at times! God bless you thou .

**bobcat24** · 09-20-2006, 04:13 PM

seems like we have some smart people here

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