When online money is not enough

Malaysia
July 13, 2010 2:07pm CST
I am 30 next year, still unable to support myself. I am a graduate and all my friends already making money to buy house and getting married. I feel like a loser because when online money is not enough I usually ask from my parents who is already 52. My questions are do you ask money from someone? and; how to earn more?
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29 responses
@HADDOWZ (1469)
14 Jul 10
hello wongchoiyee, You are still very young so I would not worry too much about not earning alot of money. Some things just take time to build and if you keep working hard at them then they eventually will. Money is not everything in life, but it's always nice to have. Keep working hard and you will reap the rewards soon enough.
• India
14 Jul 10
you should be serious then to make money online.i really wish you good luck.make as many as from here mylot.
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@gabs8513 (48686)
• United Kingdom
14 Jul 10
Are you not able to get a part time Job? Online earnings are not enough unless you go through the proper forces and find legit Online Jobs I wish you luck with that and hope you will be able to sort it all out soon
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• Australia
14 Jul 10
Good luck in being able to support yourself...I would suggest on top of what you are already doing, maybe looking at getting a part-time or full-time job...you can also join as many legit paying sites as you can be & active on a daily basis on them...there are also places that pay for you writing like triond, xomba & helium...there are online surveys which pay & also freelance sites like freelancer, mturk, microworkers & webeserve...there are also sites like someone mentioned like fiverr...there is another site similar where you offer to do things for $10. Good luck in your endeavours.
@bubulizzz (508)
• Latvia
13 Jul 10
Have you ever tried to do some not online job? I don't know what is situation with employment in your place, but in my country it's very hard to get job. But you must try. Think about that what you would like to do - if you like communicate with people you could work in social sphere, if you like to fix everything you could work as mechanic, finishing work specialist or woodworker. If you more like to work with computer then you could work as administrator or data operator. About earnings online - more money you could get with article writings on helium, triond and other similar paces. Also you can try to sell some stuff on Ebay, or make some original things and sell them on Etsy. I hope you will take all your strengths and will overtake your peers! Good luck!
• Latvia
13 Jul 10
Very interesting information! Is this site accept international members?
• United States
13 Jul 10
In addition to what you said about finding things that you're good at, I actually found a site called Fiverr. You can post gigs you'll do for $5. So, if you know something you're good at, you can post that you'll do it on Fiverr for $5.00 and see how many people take you up on your offer!
• United States
13 Jul 10
I'm not too sure. I ended up not using my account because I wasn't sure what to post! Go take a look and see for yourself!
• United States
13 Jul 10
I have been earning online a very long time. The amount you earn online is totally up to you. The more research, time, and effort you put in...the more you will get back...it really is just that simple
• United States
13 Jul 10
I agree with you, Arlene. I realized that the more time I spend online, the more I make. It's like any job. The longer the hours you work, the more money you get paid. You just have to keep at it!
• Malaysia
13 Jul 10
Do you really confident that you will get paid after a lot of effort? What if the site turns out to be a scam?
• United States
13 Jul 10
@Stephanie...It is HOW you spend your online hours...not how many hours @wongchoiyee...I have a long list of legit programs that have been paying me for years..plus all the newer ones that I join that are paying...so yes I am confident. And if the occasional site turns scam it is no big deal...that is just one site. I put my focus on the paying programs...not the ones that fail.
@chiyosan (30184)
• Philippines
14 Jul 10
I think you need to find a job. a stable one. You see, i have mylot, and other typing jobs, but they are my sideline. money from the internet will never be really enough. they are too small and unless you have your online website that generates an income as a typical normal day job in the office, you will always be lacking in cash.
• United States
14 Jul 10
That isn't true though. You can earn a great deal of money online if you go to the right places. I have been making a living from online writing sites for over two years now. I am not saying that it is always easy, but so far, it has provided me with enough money to stay home to work. I support myself this way. The biggest drawback is not having health benefits. That is something that you seriously have to look into and consider when deciding to work for yourself.
@yugasini (12836)
• Anantapur, India
15 Jul 10
hi wongchoiyee, that is common when we does not have money,when we need money for any purpose to buy a vehicle,house,furniture,travel,hospital for everything if we does not have money,we have to ask parents ,relatives or friends,it is better that you are erning and planning to buy a house and marriage,but i am 58 i could not segregate any money in my life,no bank deposits or no house or sites,that is my position now,now i have to ask my sons if any more expenses incurred by me,have nice day
• Malaysia
15 Jul 10
Don't worry as I am also worrying at the same time. I will pray for you as good things will come for everyone of us!
@yugasini (12836)
• Anantapur, India
15 Jul 10
hi wongchoiyee, thanks for the response,do not worry about me,life is like that,we have to struggle in life,no one is living here with out worrying,even President of America also having some type of Worries,and even the beggar also have some type of worry,that is common in every body's life,have a nice dayh
@hamcenty (71)
• United States
14 Jul 10
Hey, I am 25 and graduated last year with no luck finding a job in my field! I got so depressed and sad. The best advice I can give you is try to stay positive and keep applying for jobs! Right now, I have a part time which took forever to get as well! I have come far though so just keep the faith!
@andy77e (5156)
• United States
15 Jul 10
I never ask anyone for money. Ever. How to earn more? Find a skill that people need, get that skill, and then find a job. What are your friends doing that earns money? (online doesn't count).
• Malaysia
15 Jul 10
They are doing accounts, programmer, and business. I feel bad as I am a secretarial graduate and have failed to work in my field. I have worked like 100 companies before I work online coz I get fed up and not able to make money like everyone else could. However, now I found that earning online is difficult and the payment is peanuts too. What should I do?
@andy77e (5156)
• United States
15 Jul 10
Sign up for mail order brides, and I'll marry you. I wish! I don't know, but you can't earn money online doing this. You have to provide a service people need, and are willing to pay for. I would keep look for another job in something you can do.
• India
29 Jul 10
On-line earning is not easy as it sounds. It is very attractive and addictive but does not pay you enough. At least initially, you need to have another source of income to support yourself. Why not do some odd jobs which will supplement your on-line income. Asking from your parents is OK, but at your age, you should actually be looking after yourself and in fact, even look after their expenses. Come on, buck up. You just seem to be lazy looking for easier way to earn. Do not hesitate to do physically challenging work. It pays you more.
@vathsala30 (3732)
• India
14 Jul 10
Hi wongchoiyee I can feel your pain for unable to make enough money for yourself. do not worry. Day will come when you will earn enough money with your talent and that time yo not only support yourself but your parents too.
• India
14 Jul 10
if you earn some money is you use your skill and earn on line earning
• India
14 Jul 10
a detailed discussion on the main on line earning some dession is helps , if you use better option is networking
@hestylim (1210)
• Indonesia
14 Jul 10
Hi Wong, Well, I also looking for an online making money site that can make me earn quite money so that I can support my living. I think I never know the trick to do online money making yet. I work in a company. But the payment seems not enough. So I am looking for alternatives. So that I will be able to work from home, and make my living. Good luck
@de_toya (2429)
• Indonesia
14 Jul 10
I never ask money form any else. I have main job and my salary is enough for my family for a month. Earning online is my way to make extra money only. I can't earn descent money from online. My online earning even don't enough for pay my internet billing. I suggest you to get offline job if you don't know how to earn online. I think earn offline is much easier than online since online earning need investment in the beginning, at least, you have to invest your time. I mean, you couldn't earn anything in the beginning. Just think about offline job. Good luck!
• India
14 Jul 10
online earning is most comfort idea is earning ,if some hard work few hours do work we earn satfied payment
@Shellyann36 (11385)
• United States
14 Jul 10
My online earnings come in spurts I am afraid. I have gotten jobs doing customer service work online via VOIP but I am finding it harder to do those kinds of jobs because of a 9 month old and a 2 year old in the background. I am trying to build up my downlines in my PT sites as well as earning here on MyLot and other places. I also participate in surveys online as well. Don't feel bad, almost everyone is struggling to find work and make money. Good luck with all of your ventures.
@Canellita (12029)
• United States
14 Jul 10
If online money is your only source for income you will never be able to support yourself unless you are selling products or providing some kind of service. It is better to look for a good paying job that is not online.
@lexx87 (1707)
• Mexico
14 Jul 10
cheer up , start to invest money in something too, the life is hard but stop complaining , i know what do u mean but try to get money for other way too, not just online, or just work hard online.
@balaman (146)
• India
14 Jul 10
I feel the real pinch you are under going, many a time things failed and to my family was difficult. Borrow money from very close friends doing well, return to them after a couple of months. Its a free interest money so i return on date as i did promise them. To earn money i work extra odd jobs, like electrical wiring, repair domeatic articles, netlon for windows etc. I never trust working and waiting for online money, that will come on camels back, by that time the creditor will ask for your life. Have a good day mylotting
14 Jul 10
I never ask money from someone espicially my parents.when I graduated frome school,and looked for my first job ,I think, i am independence. I have two jobs:part-time one and full-time one. so I am very busy every day. tag independence two jobs
• Philippines
14 Jul 10
You are not alone. i also ask money from my parents from time to time. have you considered working offline? if you cant find work, why not start a business? try reading robert kiyosaki books, lots of ideas there. very inspiring! i remember something about using other people's money...