What do you do to support yourself?

Just_G · 12-03-2009, 12:54 PM

What a great thread!

I am 4th generation in my family's oriental rug business. We sell hand knotted rugs made in India, Armenia, Pakistan, China, and Belgium. (no, there is no child labor involved like most people think.) Our product is more a luxury type thing, and not a necessity; therefore, our buisness has been scraping by the last year. I always thought I would some day inherit the business, but the way things are right now, we will be in to big of a hole to dig out of. I hope and pray that things start to turn around soon, but Pops is thinking about selling the business....which breaks my heart, but I understand. I think we are about the only family business left here in Kansas City...we are the oldest rug dealer in this town.

I also do a lot of remodel work on the side for cash. My favorite thing to do is build decks, but this time of year it is not a hot item..lol Laying tile and laminant flooring this last year has been the only thing that kept me afloat financially. However, it is my poor body that suffers...manual labor like this is a bitch, but it is all I really know. I have applied for a part time job at Lowe's, but they are not super busy this time of year.

I have cut out the gym membership (and oh boy can I tell!), and reduced a lot of things so that my bills are lower. I do keep my cable and internet because that seems to be what keeps me busy since my r/t social life has really taken a hit financially. Things are getting better slowly...which is better than not at all.

morningstar55 · 12-03-2009, 01:08 PM

what do I do to support myself... well...........
i drive a truck..... yes .. am a girl and i drive a truck......

1st off im an artist...... i do sell my art from time to time.. even spent 6 yrs learning graphic design in college......
and somehow . ended up driving a truck... not sure how it happend but it did.
its not what i really like to do .. but it pays the bills.
wish i could get home more. but for now it pays the bills.
hoping soon i can find a local job..... but im not one to up and quit my job.. without a back up..
i drive long hours sometimes ,, sometimes i dont.
I dont look for hand outs or someone to pay my way... i work hard to get what little i have.
I do how ever enjoy meeting some of the awsome members of the BF community in my travels.
i am allowed to take passangers..... i have all the comforts in here of a micro wave, fridge, tv, a comfy full size bed and i love lots of pillows soo since i have to live in here on the road doing my job i have made it very comfy in here... soo thats what I do .. lol

nytangel · 03-27-2010, 05:45 PM

I have the pleasure of working for a mid-sized dot com. Its really nice not to have to dress any particular way to go to work every day. I'm thankful for an environment that is friendly to any and all lifestyles.

Gemme · 03-27-2010, 07:53 PM

I work in hospitality and am thankful that I can pretty much work anywhere in this field. The down side is that I am not certain I want to work in this particular field any longer. I miss office environments and a part of me is beginning to get really annoying with the tiny voice in my head screeching that I should go back to school.

But for now, hospitality is it for me.

12-03-2009, 12:54 PM	#1
Just_G Senior Member How Do You Identify?: Butch, Switch, Comedian...G...whichever. Preferred Pronoun?: He....with an e! Relationship Status: I'll take kinky & twisted for $200, Alex!! Tournaments Won: 1 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: in the middle Posts: 2,281 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 874 Thanked 6,165 Times in 1,450 Posts Rep Power: 21474854	What a great thread! I am 4th generation in my family's oriental rug business. We sell hand knotted rugs made in India, Armenia, Pakistan, China, and Belgium. (no, there is no child labor involved like most people think.) Our product is more a luxury type thing, and not a necessity; therefore, our buisness has been scraping by the last year. I always thought I would some day inherit the business, but the way things are right now, we will be in to big of a hole to dig out of. I hope and pray that things start to turn around soon, but Pops is thinking about selling the business....which breaks my heart, but I understand. I think we are about the only family business left here in Kansas City...we are the oldest rug dealer in this town. I also do a lot of remodel work on the side for cash. My favorite thing to do is build decks, but this time of year it is not a hot item..lol Laying tile and laminant flooring this last year has been the only thing that kept me afloat financially. However, it is my poor body that suffers...manual labor like this is a bitch, but it is all I really know. I have applied for a part time job at Lowe's, but they are not super busy this time of year. I have cut out the gym membership (and oh boy can I tell!), and reduced a lot of things so that my bills are lower. I do keep my cable and internet because that seems to be what keeps me busy since my r/t social life has really taken a hit financially. Things are getting better slowly...which is better than not at all. __________________ Happy are those who dream and are ready to pay the price to make them come true!

12-03-2009, 01:08 PM	#2
morningstar55 Senior Member How Do You Identify?: femme,she Preferred Pronoun?: she,her, Relationship Status: very single Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: western NY Posts: 3,809 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 5,280 Thanked 4,240 Times in 1,845 Posts Rep Power: 21474855	what do I do to support myself... well........... i drive a truck..... yes .. am a girl and i drive a truck...... 1st off im an artist...... i do sell my art from time to time.. even spent 6 yrs learning graphic design in college...... and somehow . ended up driving a truck... not sure how it happend but it did. its not what i really like to do .. but it pays the bills. wish i could get home more. but for now it pays the bills. hoping soon i can find a local job..... but im not one to up and quit my job.. without a back up.. i drive long hours sometimes ,, sometimes i dont. I dont look for hand outs or someone to pay my way... i work hard to get what little i have. I do how ever enjoy meeting some of the awsome members of the BF community in my travels. i am allowed to take passangers..... i have all the comforts in here of a micro wave, fridge, tv, a comfy full size bed and i love lots of pillows soo since i have to live in here on the road doing my job i have made it very comfy in here... soo thats what I do .. lol __________________ -------------------------------------------- life is to short to wake up in the morning with regrets so love the people who treat you right, forget about the ones who dont, and believe that everything happens for a reason. If you get a chance take it... if it changes your life let it.

03-27-2010, 07:53 PM	#4
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03-27-2010, 05:45 PM	#3
nytangel Junior Member How Do You Identify?: Butch Relationship Status: in a committed relationship Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Raleigh NC Posts: 6 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 6 Thanked 7 Times in 5 Posts Rep Power: 0	I have the pleasure of working for a mid-sized dot com. Its really nice not to have to dress any particular way to go to work every day. I'm thankful for an environment that is friendly to any and all lifestyles.