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Here's to another day at a soul-crushing office job.

Now listen, I try not to be a negative person. Nothing can be gained with that attitude. But as much as I love the people I work with, I once again have the itch for something new (less than a year after taking this job). I've longed to work for myself and travel - the problem is, I don't know what type of work I could do. Have you ever had a self employment idea? Would it travel well?

NicThePoet 7 Apr 16
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Flight attendant? That's not working for yourself, but ...

Absolutely not. I do not like other humans enough to tolerate catering to them either on the ground OR in the sky.

@WickedNicki Now I know why we broke up last week!

@phil21 It also may explain why I'm perpetually (and happily) single!

@WickedNicki Happy is the key word, WickNick. Nothing else matters. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

@phil21 I'll take all the thoughts and prayers I can get. Thanks!

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Got any aviation experiance?

None, but it sounds fun.

@WickedNicki not really but not bad cash if you can get into it.

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Working for yourself is a big risk, with a never ending bounty of rewards as well as challenges. MY father worked for himself, and was able to support us very well growing up. My brother essentially contracts himself out to companies (independant contractor). He makes excellent money, but is rarely home (which he hates - he's missing his kids as they grow).

Personally, I work in a cubicle farm by day, and run my own small business on the side - having been a single father for most of my kids lives, I couldn't take the risk on just working for myself.

I say find something you love doing, and start it on the side - see if you can make a living off of it. If you can get enough sustainable business, go for it. If not - well, that's why you start it part time to begin with.

Good luck!

Thank you!

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A friend I have recently had a meeting with some local public tv heads (he works for the state education department). I suggested that next time he pitch's them a travel show based on his love of history and metal. Maybe try something like that. The worst that can happen is they say no.

That's really cool. I hope he goes for it!

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I worked on a couple of cruise ships. It was pretty awesome. Every once in a while I dream about running away from everything and going back.

Remi Level 7 Apr 16, 2018

That sounds like a good idea!

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If you know how to speak any foreign languages... You're not exactly working for yourself but you could probably get a job as a translator in another country?

Sadly, I am not proficient enough in a foreign language for that. Otherwise it is a great idea!

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YTravel agent

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Do you actually have any idea about what you want, high class call girl sounds good to me ?

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Inventer.

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Got it! Truck Driver!!

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Maybe a Real Estate License is for you.

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Gee Nicki... an airline stewardess, but that really sucks now days. I don't know! Never wanted to work for myself. I can take it easy working for somebody else.

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Self employment isn't all its cracked up to be. Been there and done that. No benefits, nobody to cover for you if you get sick or just want to get away. You can never "leave it at the office". You basically have to live and breathe your work. I recommend a solid job that you can tolerate that pays the bills. Try and focus on the redeeming qualities of it, almost all jobs have at least one, lol. Live simply and save money for travel. Explore your passions and creativity in a side business on Etsy or something similar (for me it's teaching a few yoga classes every week).

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Not sure what you presently do career wise, but how about considering a career in cyber security?

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Yes art but I don't travel well lol

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