What are the downsides of making money online?

15 years ago

There is no money in it. We're in a global depression and the economy is going to crash. Why are you talking about making money in such a time like this? Don't you see what is happening around you?

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AdrianaJordan 15 years ago

I disagree, if you follow a good health regimen and take care of yourself first, you're not going to suffer health problems. I am on the computer all day..but the first thing I do when I get up in the morning is have a good breakfast and exercise for at least 45 minutes, I do a 4 mile walk CD every morning.

I limit myself to two hour blocks of time on the computer, then I might go outside and do gardening for an hour or walk around the block for an hour.

Being on the computer is totally addicting, but if you set yourself a strict schedule and stick to it, it works.

The only downside I can see is if you can't control your "working" time, or set your priorities, can't adhere to a strict schedule and don't take care of yourself...i.e. diet, exercise..and quality time with family/friends.
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- myob 15 years ago
  
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  There is no money in it. We're in a global depression and the economy is going to crash. Why are you talking about making money in such a time like this? Don't you see what is happening around you?
  
  Originally Posted by ccmusicman
  
  Bahaha....last week alone I made more money online than I ever did working 4 months at a J.O.B.
  
  I think this is the funniest statement I ever heard.
  
  Rob
  
  Thanks Rob.
  
  LOL! This was intended as a little tongue in cheek. Just don't tell anyone how much you make, or you will be attacked viciously by the doom sayers in this forum. People are whining and complaining about how bad the economy is, then blast anyone who rises above a certain preconceived level of success.
  
  The major downside of making money online for me is socializing with "brick and mortar" slave earners who hate their jobs, but won't do anything about it when offered an opportunity many of us enjoy here.
  
  I "work" about two hours a day, and the other downside is hanging over my belt. I'm well on my way to becoming the proverbial big, fat, capitalistic pig.
  
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ThomM

15 years ago

Originally Posted by myob

There is no money in it. We're in a global depression and the economy is going to crash. Why are you talking about making money in such a time like this? Don't you see what is happening around you?

LMAO

Sarcasm will get you everywhere my friend

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ShayB 15 years ago

The money is fantastic!

But my butt is definitely getting bigger....

I need to take more exercise breaks....
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- ThomM 15 years ago
  
  Originally Posted by Shay60654
  
  The money is fantastic!
  
  But my butt is definitely getting bigger....
  
  I need to take more exercise breaks....
  
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  ShayB 15 years ago
  
  Originally Posted by ThomM
  
  YouTube - Queen Fat Bottom Girls
  
  hehehehe....Hubby says that there is just more of me to love....
  
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Kay King 15 years ago

sit in front of the monitor for something like 2-3 hours straight.

Don't over exert yourself

If you work a JOB - you work usually 8 hrs a day. You take breaks, get exercise and eat a balanced diet.

No different working online for yourself - except sometimes you work 10-12 hrs or more rather than 8.

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Li Weng

15 years ago

Originally Posted by espacecadet

Li, only two to three hours straight in front of the computer? I spend an average of 7 to 8 hours straight five days a week online! Not always trying to make money, sometimes I goof off, play Asteroids or something just to defrag my mind!

Yeah, about 2-3 hours straight in a block. I usually spend around 6hrs but mixed up with listening to music and doing a bit of general surfing online, taking it very easy. I'm trying to cut it down though. Like do 1 hours online, and then go outdoors for some time before going on the computer again.

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somn

15 years ago

Unless and until you established your self with the minimum amount I know we are really working very hard. Because of my addiction to computer and internet I have fat tummy now and hence shifted to morning exercise.

Downside of this is -

You do not want to left it even you are earning very good (as you expect if you work more you will get more) and if you are not earning than you are giving more and more time to it.

So ultimately there is some break on growth ... physically and mentaly. You can get over from it if you can manage a strong daily schedule.

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Mike Wright 15 years ago

TAX !!!!!!!!!!!!
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- Rob Perks 15 years ago
  
  Don't pay it. It's illegal any ways.
  
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valerieSONORA

15 years ago

If you're making money, then there's NO disadvantage, are you kidding?

As for sitting so long since you don't have a boss, you can get up and start doing jumping jacks or aerobics or dancing anytime you want. If you had to sit in an office all day in a regular job you couldn't do that.

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gdwebs

15 years ago

There's always money in everything!

The bad thing is when you think you made $50 in a day as a passive income when really it took you a month of link building!

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valerieSONORA

15 years ago

I think when you've been on the computer for 3 hrs straight get up and do belly dancing

Good exercise.

I can just picture space man and hey sal doing that now

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ShayB

15 years ago

Originally Posted by annoyedgirl

I think when you've been on the computer for 3 hrs straight get up and do belly dancing

Good exercise.

I can just picture space man and hey sal doing that now

Belly dancing?

We have already had one earthquake in Charleston. I don't want to cause another one....

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ShayB

15 years ago

Originally Posted by espacecadet

Oh, no. No, no, no! Trust me, you do NOT want to see me bellydance! It is just wrong in so many ways.

Shay, you just need one of those computers that gets power from a stationary bicycle, that's all. No pedal, no Warrior Forum.

We can bellydance together! That would be an awesome YouTube video...

I think the bicycle computer idea is a good one.

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valerieSONORA 15 years ago

Originally Posted by Shay60654

We can bellydance together! That would be an awesome YouTube video...

I think the bicycle computer idea is a good one.

Ha, that would probably become the most watched video online and you two would be instant celebrities.
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- ShayB 15 years ago
  
  Originally Posted by annoyedgirl
  
  Ha, that would probably become the most watched video online and you two would be instant celebrities.
  
  Join us! Revel in our newfound celebrity!
  
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- ShayB 15 years ago
  
  Originally Posted by annoyedgirl
  
  Ha, that would probably become the most watched video online and you two would be instant celebrities.
  
  Okay, I have a confession to make.
  
  I had my $300 day because I sold my belly dancing videos. :p
  
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Bishop81

15 years ago

My only downside is that I'm also a programmer for my job so I work on the computer all day. I'm thinking carpal tunnel should set in sometime in the next couple years.

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jacktackett

15 years ago

Fame and Fortune and everything that goes with them, I thank you all......

but I'd go with Taxes too....

and bad customers - send 'em to your competitors!

but luckily the good does far outstrip any and all bads!

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Ron Kerr

15 years ago

I find that the biggest problem I have from making money online is wondering how to spend it all.

That $1.51 from Adsense today is giving me a headache, not to mention the women who won't leave me alone now they know I am a big-time internet marketer.

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WebSlicers

15 years ago

For me, the downside is you get to eat a bit too much than when you are in an office. McDonald's is always just a phone call away and the crisps are always just around the corner of your home office! :rolleyes:

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ShayB

15 years ago

Originally Posted by WebSlicers

For me, the downside is you get to eat a bit too much than when you are in an office. McDonald's is always just a phone call away and the crisps are always just around the corner of your home office! :rolleyes:

Yes! And the refrigerator is always calling me.....

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MaskedMarketer

15 years ago

Originally Posted by Kay King

Don't over exert yourself

If you work a JOB - you work usually 8 hrs a day. You take breaks, get exercise and eat a balanced diet.

No different working online for yourself - except sometimes you work 10-12 hrs or more rather than 8.

kay

Some online business require 14 hours a day with small rewards...

Other online businesses require only a "4 hour work week"- with very, very, high paying rewards.

don't let your self- limiting beliefs hold you back from developing a business that runs with out you...

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