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Post by kally on Nov 13, 2005 18:37:47 GMT -5
I am an educational consultant and have had my own business about ten years.
Anyone else?
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Post by NikkiT723 on Nov 14, 2005 7:10:50 GMT -5
I'm sort of self-employed, but I don't really own a business. I am a freelance court reporter. I am an independent contractor that works pretty much with two agencies exclusively. I can work when I want, take off when I want and don't have to answer to anyone, really, except to meet my deadlines. So I guess that would put me in this category?
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Post by lawyergal on Nov 15, 2005 6:18:47 GMT -5
I'm a lawyer & solo practitioner. I work mostly out of a home office with no support staff. I've been doing it for a little over two years, and have been out of law school for about 4 1/2 years. It's great for keeping expenses down, but a little isolating, and the kitchen and other distractions of being at home can be tough. Still, I love being my own boss, having the control to practice the kind of law I want, take the cases I want, etc.
Rebecca
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Post by NikkiT723 on Nov 15, 2005 6:31:33 GMT -5
Yes, Rebecca, it *is* very isolating working at home. I am very thankful for these message boards. They keep me sane.
I get out of the house to take depositions three to four days a week, but I'm with different people in different places every day, so I have no real relationship with any of them.
And I deal with the distractions at home also. It's really not easy to work at home, but it definitely has its perks. I don't think I could do the 9-5 thing with a boss and time clocks and rules ever again.
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Post by shirllg on Nov 15, 2005 9:37:05 GMT -5
I do work about half time for weight watchers, but the other half I work at home in a studio we built in our garage. I am a potter (make bowls, mugs etc.) I've been at it for over 30 years. My work is beautiful and I sell it to galleries and at a studio sale every December.
Shirley
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Post by pookie on Nov 15, 2005 10:19:28 GMT -5
shirl, do you have photos of your work online? I'd love to see it!
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Post by rachel1608 on Nov 16, 2005 4:07:15 GMT -5
Shirl, that sounds like a blast. I'd love to see pictures of your work. I love coffee mugs!
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Post by doodypearl on Nov 18, 2005 23:27:29 GMT -5
I have owned a Flower Shop for 10 years.
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Post by shirllg on Nov 20, 2005 8:59:47 GMT -5
my son will get some photos up in a few weeks...
Shirley
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Post by Carly on Jan 10, 2006 9:01:41 GMT -5
Hi, I am Carly, I go by divaofdiet on the WW boards. I've been self employed for about 24 years! I owned a beauty salon in my home (legal) for 20 years and I free lance at a retirement home one day a week. The hardest part for me too is the isolation. Even at the retirement home I am not considered an employee so i don't get the "perks". WW boards are so nice because I can stay OP and meet up with friends. Nice to meet you all  |
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Post by KimB on Mar 27, 2006 11:18:30 GMT -5
I've been self-employed for 6 years now. I'm a freelance Web developer.
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Post by susiesunshyn on Nov 20, 2006 6:40:53 GMT -5
I am the manager for our Band 'Pickin' and Grinnin'. www.PickinAndGrinnin.netMy husband and I have a comedy, variety show with clog dancing. It is part-time. I also create and maintain websites. I am currently looking into working for Weight Watchers and becoming a certified personal trainer. In my down time I go to the gym and visit my grandkids. |
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