Have you been able to quit your REAL job for and ONLINE job?

United States
December 3, 2008 1:49pm CST
Have you ever dreamed of quiting your real job for an online job. One that don't require you work 40+ hours every week just to get a decent pay check. I have but unfortunatly I am at this time not able to. If you have been able to live out that dream please tell us how. I know there are lots of mylotters that would love to hear your secrets if you have any.
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@JoeBrat (77)
• United States
3 Dec 08
Takes money to live out this dream. There is no easy way to make money online with no money. In fact if you don't know what you are doing there is no way period. Most the ebooks and sites offering you knowledge to make good money online are true. They did make good money but they don't tell you they are selling you old knowledge. See if you get in on something in the begining there is a chance to make huge chunks of change but if you get in late your looking at pennies on the dollar. I currently make a few bucks a day online but no matter waht I ever make I will never quit my real job. I think it is important to have a garenteed income. As far as the less than 40 hours a week I don't see that happening either. When I made $70k in one year just online it was very hard work. 12 to 14 hour days everyday. Sorry to say there is no get rich quick program out there. Take Care,
• United States
3 Dec 08
Oh I am not looking to get rich. I just honestly want more time with my children. They grow so fast. I am glad for my 40+hour job as well but like most I am always looking for bigger and better. Well good luck and maybe someday we can all be rich.
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@zenguy (15)
4 Dec 08
The thing it, it's just like the guy above said - if you want to make serious money online, it's going to take serious time. Unfortunately, it doesn't always make sense to think about spending more free time at home by working online.
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• Canada
3 Dec 08
Honestly What I plan on doing once I get certified is to do photography on the side. I know it's not entirely 'online' but what I also do is I sell my prints online. I usually get orders over 100$ or more each person that buys my prints. THe point is to get your name out there for anything you choose to do. For me though I didn't have to 'shell' out any amount of money. I got a site for free (free hosting) took my camera and started taking photos. the only thing that cost me about anything was PHotoshop which was well worth it in the end. If you live in a big town you'd be surprised how many people are looking for the crafting experience etc. I hope to do weddings on the weekend and rake in 2000 a week. that's right 2000 a week. which is generous cost to the customer. So for something that started out as a hobby could end up helping us put our unborn children to school. Now if you get really good at something I'll still use photography. What I could always do if I didn't want to work is take up photography. If you got really good you'd have 3 days a week booked up for weddings. each at about 1000 per wedding. now if you think about it 3000 a week (again if you've come to semi master the skill) that's 12000 a month. Crazy to think of it that way. if you got into this you could end up having that time for your kids during the weeks and maybe even weekends by saying you only do 2 weddings a weekend then you still have that time with them. Then when they're at school you spend that time fixing up the photos. Again this is an example of how a hobbie could turn into something in your favor.
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• United States
3 Dec 08
Wow that's just amazing I have never looked at it like that. Good luck to you and all you do.
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• United States
4 Dec 08
Where did you sell your orints online Amanda? That sounds interesting. Can you share it to us please.;-) You seem to be doing good in photography with the load of bookings you got there. I love photography too but I still need to harness the skill.
• Canada
3 Dec 08
Thank you I think it's a lot less stressful and may end up being something that I do in the near future. If it takes off and I notice I'm booked solid for a year then I may end up just going with that job. If I can be self employed and make 2 grand a weekend I'm happy as pie. And think of it this way you get paid right away none of this nonsense of it only being per month. That's why I'm going to wait for business to take off first before thinking about making any rash movements then I still know i have a steady income/job. However I could tough it out for a few years and just do both but I don't know. For me it's about the money (sounds bad) but I don't have kids yet and I'd love to be able to save up for my children and their future you know. I mean even doing just 2 weddings a weekend allows me to have 8000 a month basically which is more than what I make now lol. . Also know that I have a good chunk of change that will allow me to retire at a decent age and have enough in the bank to sustain our life while still doing photography. Take a peek at my profile if you like my photography website is on there. I'm just starting out though and will be getting an SLR for christmas from my family as I told them that's the only thing I want. That and accessories. It will help me out more than cloths. etc. Many thanks for your kind words.
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• Philippines
3 Dec 08
I know earning online is very hard because you can't find a real good earn at home site. I wouldn't want to quit my job for an online job. I am earning much on my current job to raise my 5 kids, pay bills and lessen our debts. Online earnings are just something additional to help me out with. I am open for it as a second job.
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• United States
3 Dec 08
That's a great way to look at it. I just wish I had more time to spend with my daughter as she grows so fast. I am sure you can relate with 5. Well good luck hope you makes lots of money and happy mylotting.
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• Philippines
3 Dec 08
Thanks and good luck to as well. Take care!
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@Verity (851)
3 Dec 08
If I have my real job, definitely I will not quit just for online job unless that online job pays the same or more than what I earned from my real job. The problem with online job, your earning is not fixed. Online job is only an additional means to alleviate your economy. Just a matter of earning extra income. So, don't quit your job if you have one because online job earns penny than real job besides it takes for you to a long process to find that legitimate earning sites otherwise you will be trapped by scams. It will be a different story if you do really need to quit your real job because of some very valid reasons where you could no longer bear with it especially when it is already detrimental to your health or life. So, you will be forced to divert from online job while looking for another real job.
@Verity (851)
3 Dec 08
Yes, Autumnrose. We are just trying to determine its consequences and prefer which is the appropriate. Thanks!
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• United States
3 Dec 08
You are so right. I would never dream of quiting my Real job unless I made the same every week or more and it was a for sure thing. Regular payments or paychecks. I need money coming in at all times. I was just wondering if any one was able to do it.
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• United States
3 Dec 08
Here in the internet you can earn money but just a little extra money, you cant live with your earning online there are so little and sometimes internet its no a secure way because you can see a lot of scam sites, if you want to earn a little money i just recommend you here in my lot be an active member and you can get your minium of $10 dollars per month!!! Neobux its a nice place and safe and wfhhq are nice places to earn just a little extra money!! well have a nice day and a very good week ;) see you soon and bye bye.
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• United States
3 Dec 08
I am members of those sites and do make a decent amount but like everyone I am looking for more. I am planning a trip to Disney Land and I am looking for ways to ofset the cost. Every little penny helps and counts on our budget as well. Thank for your response and happy mylotting.
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• Philippines
4 Dec 08
Yes! Actually,its not a total home based online job. I am working in a very stable company here in the Philippines when a very big offer in Malaysia came . . . its an job i got online where I can do the same work I have here in the Philippines. I filed my resignation and proceed with my online malaysia job. The company in malaysia paid everything for me. . . thank GOD!
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• United States
5 Dec 08
You are so lucky. Seems like most every one works very hard for little or no pay.
@prasanta (1948)
• India
3 Dec 08
I did not quit my real job really for online job. I was asked quit and do this once really.
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• United States
3 Dec 08
Good for you. I cant afford to quit my real job and to be honest I enjoy the extra income working online allows. Especially since its my time and gets done when I feel like. It. Good luck and happy mylotting.
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@cher913 (25782)
• Canada
3 Dec 08
i did that for awhile about 5 years ago and i made a decent wage (although my hubby was still working). i was writing and got $10- for 500 words and managed to crank out several articles a day, but now you are lucky to get a dollar for that amount of words.
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• United States
3 Dec 08
When it comes to making money online I have learned that timing is everything. Well good luck and thanks so much for your response.
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@ladynetz (968)
• Canada
4 Dec 08
For half a year now, I'm trying very hard to make money online, but I'm sorry to say, no money made. I would love to hear from someone that really made something. The photography seems a good idea, but then, you have to work in a big city where your work is needed.And have to have relations. But, it is doable, why not...
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@taripres (1499)
• United States
4 Dec 08
I was actually fired from my job over a year ago, and I'm totally thankful, in a sense! I was tired of working 60 - 70 hr weeks and traveling all that distance to and from! I would leave around 6:30 in the morning and sometimes wouldn't get in til 10 or 11 pm! I worked 7 days a week most times and worked alone! When they let me go, I was happy and worried at the same time! I got to see my son much more often! Now I work at home doing stuff I never thought I'd do, never heard of and can make anywhere from $25 to $200 per day, depending! I actually posted this as a site evaluation job on a freelance site! Now if u or anyone truly want to earn money quickly, pm me and/or respond to this post and I'll get u going! I pay directly to Paypal upon completion. This is honest, and it's free! There is a small amount of money involved, under $5, but my pay doubles that! If u evaluate all 3 sites, I pay $35 directly to you to Paypal! If interested, PM me and I'll get u started! Taripre$
• India
4 Dec 08
I would definately like to know a little more about this because I was working for the last 18 years and had to leave the job for looking after my son. I am trying to do something sitting at home so that I can use the for earning a reasonable amount of money. Please let me know exactly what is to be done. Happy mylotting.
@coolsree (509)
• India
4 Dec 08
I have also aded u as friend. Pls let me also know what & how it will be done.Expecting your message
• India
4 Dec 08
Hi there, I would be interested in knowing more.. Can you message me.. I have sent you a friend request...
5 Dec 08
No never been able to. I had quit a job last year but that was because of personal reasons, but not because of real job online. I am still thinking what to do in order to have a real income online then if I can have a sufficient to live on I would quit my job. I am still trying to find a way how can I earn online that is enough to live on, I am amazed of how people make a lot of money online but they won't tell the secrets though!
@laladida (151)
• United States
4 Dec 08
Its hard to earn money online but if you have a knack for it, go ahead. I only stick to Mylot because its a good way to make friends.
• India
4 Dec 08
No i never think like that is a online job that effective i can expect it to be it can just add extra bucks for our income there may be some people who earn lacks of bucks from online jobs this may not happen for all
@niclos (20)
• United States
7 Dec 08
I've been working online as my job since 2005. It's possible and easy to do if you're willing to do phone work, otherwise, it's not as easy.
@coolsree (509)
• India
4 Dec 08
I am not ready to quit my job unless the online job is guaranteed & is from a reputed company because you will never know when it is going to end you will be on streets. So I prefer to be careful. I am also been trying to make some money online a littel bit succeeded but most of them are scam just wasting time & so on. But expecting for the best.
@SangsTurks (1444)
• India
4 Dec 08
I dont think online jobs are as reliable as real 8-9 hours job. And i could never quit my real job for an online one. it is way to risky to do that, what if your online work does not support you financially? Everybody shold think twice before making such a drastic decission
@katemeow (847)
• Singapore
4 Dec 08
i quit my real job and decided to concentrate on my online work. I used to make a good amount of money with my online work but ever since the recession, the company has gone under :( I still get a lot of online work but i am now hoping to get a real day job to augment my earnings. i think during tough times like these, we should try to make as much as we can.
• India
4 Dec 08
No way. I don't think anybody can only rely on online jobs. Most of the online jobs earn only 100 or even 200 dollars which is not enough to lead a good life. But i have read in some of the magazines that some are earning even 500 to 800 dollar by taking online tuitions. I am not much sure about this.
@pmspratik (202)
• Nepal
4 Dec 08
Well If you ask me anyone would love to work from home. But well most online jobs are scams and if they arent, they dont pay much. Bu wellit takes a very hard work to earn money online as you got to fiind the right online job. But guess a real jobs is much better hehe, it help you to get socialized and you dont hang out on the monitor all day.
@joystick7 (728)
• India
4 Dec 08
I did not quit my real job for online job but as of now I dont have a real job so I am trying to earn bucks online..