Do you all work full time on your IM business?

15 years ago

I'm in 2nd year university and plan to be making a full-time income by the time I graduate (end of 4th year). I also plan to have a job because I don't think it's right to go through life without ever having been part of the mainstream workforce. If I can find a job that I like, I would definitely stay there and do IM part time, but good jobs are hard to find I guess.

Currently, I'm ever so slowly building my IM business when I'm not at school or my PT job.

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Jacie

15 years ago

Originally Posted by CurtisN

I also plan to have a job because I don't think it's right to go through life without ever having been part of the mainstream workforce. If I can find a job that I like, I would definitely stay there and do IM part time, but good jobs are hard to find I guess.

Yeah.. I think good jobs are hard to find too.. hmmm.. why don't you think it's right to go through life without being part of the mainstream workforce? Is it because you want the experience?

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CurtisN

15 years ago

Originally Posted by Jacie

Yeah.. I think good jobs are hard to find too.. hmmm.. why don't you think it's right to go through life without being part of the mainstream workforce? Is it because you want the experience?

Experience, plus there's a huge social aspect when you're at a job that you just can't get anywhere else. I'd be missing great opportunities to meet people I wouldn't otherwise meet and perhaps even do things, go places I wouldn't otherwise have an opportunity to go to or do.

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jacksonlin

15 years ago

Originally Posted by CurtisN

Experience, plus there's a huge social aspect when you're at a job that you just can't get anywhere else. I'd be missing great opportunities to meet people I wouldn't otherwise meet and perhaps even do things, go places I wouldn't otherwise have an opportunity to go to or do.

I just graduated 6 months ago and I have been working for 5 years throughout my degree. I'm 24.

The people you meet aren't that great. Most of them hate their jobs and are just at social events to kiss the bosses ass to get a raise/promotion whatever. 100% of them all wish they could just do what we do! Do not much at all and get some cash for it!

Why don't you hang out with fellow internet marketers? At least they won't think you're drug dealing because they wonder where you get so much money doing "nothing" from.

I have 2 great degrees - but they don't mean anything because they are just a ticket to get a J O B. Why do you want to join the rat race when all the rats are dreaming how to get the hell out of it? You are living it my friend!

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clmarketer 15 years ago

I've been working full time at my IM business since 1997. I can't imagine ever going back to the "mainstream" workforce now.
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- Mikeman 15 years ago
  
  I'm currently working a job while doing IM at the same time, probably won't be doing it much longer, but it's good to have job experience as another card in your deck.
  
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thebrokenbox 15 years ago

Originally Posted by imontie

I'm only 16 so I am still in high school. I usually work on IM late nights or on weekends.

I'm with him, except I'm almost 17, but I do it part time after school and on the weekends when I don't work at my part time job. Although during the winter I hardly work so it gives me plenty of time to actually get stuff done
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- Zaizen 15 years ago
  
  Im a FULL TIME work on my IM business that is focus on designing 3 years ago. after grad, i dont look back and not try to follow a conventional work 9-5 day job.
  
  u know i love what im doing now. when u love what u doing, money will come more easier. im taking risk 3 years back and now that risk paid off
  
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digitalproductreporter

15 years ago

I work "full time" in my IM business.

although I'm not sure "full time" is the right term.

I work "on my time" now

Past few days was spent away from the confuser mostly.

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Shannon Herod

15 years ago

I have been full-time, meaning I make all of my income online since October 29, 2008.

But, before I went full-time I still worked full-time. I would easily put 40 hours into my job and 40 hours in my business

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kaden

15 years ago

I currently own my own construction business and since the business is slow I am putting more and more time into this. I hope it gets to the point I don't have to worry about the next job to come around and just do it for fun, cause I really enjoy it.

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AndyCamden

15 years ago

I own a dating company, Enlightenment Dating, and I am usually working on that during the day and then dedicating 4 hrs at night to my online ventures.

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nicholasb

15 years ago

if you can call 4 hours a day full time, I have been full time for over a year.

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Teresa Coppes

15 years ago

I work an at home job which tends to have a lot of downtime. Since the beginning of the year I am actively pursuing "full time" but already put in 20-40hrs per week.

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ryon1

15 years ago

I work part-time. I'm currently in my 2nd year of my undergrads. It's tough to manage the time between assignment and IM.

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CurtisN 15 years ago

Originally Posted by ryon1

I work part-time. I'm currently in my 2nd year of my undergrads. It's tough to manage the time between assignment and IM.

Nice, me too. 2nd year undergrad I mean, not the workload...lol. I'm lucky enough to have far too much time because of a light workload. It's tough to stay focused sometimes when you're juggling homework, social life, gaming, reading all the interesting threads on this forum...and so on

It's funny how with IM, the term "full time" kind of loses its meaning. It traditionally means 9-5 (or variations) Mon-Fri. Does full time IM mean you've quit your job? Or does it mean you're doing it 9-5? It means all kinds of different things for people and I think that's the beauty of this industry. You get to set your own hours, amongst other benefits.
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Paul Buckley

15 years ago

I make a full-time living from the internet.

For me, that means I'm not on anyone elses payroll.

It doesn't mean I don't have a boss. I'm self-employed. My boss is a horrible slave driver but he's handsome as the devil

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bombdiggity

15 years ago

I don't have a regular job, I'm not in college, and I have no family to take care of...

What else is there to do?

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lina08

15 years ago

I'm a professional, working fulltime, but I have a daughter who is on the autistic spectrum and would so love to be a SAHM and spend more time with her and her therapies which is working so well now for her

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Christie Love

15 years ago

Currently, yes. I work as a full-time internet marketer.

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Jessica Lynn

15 years ago

With 3 kids there's no way I could work full time hours, but luckily - since I run a business - I don't need to

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Mayfair Pearl

15 years ago

hi there,

i tend to work mostly at night when i come after work. i'm a night person so this suits me. i try not to stay up to late as i find it difficult to sleep as my mind is buzzing. so just a couple of hours in the evening, and quite a bit at the weekend

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Ian Jackson 15 years ago

Part time IM at present; though my potential redundancy may force my hand.

I wasn't planning on doing IM full time for another couple of years yet, OR until my online income matched my post-tax f/time income. What I have to consider is that if I were to be applying my skill set in "mainstream" industry, then I'd have to settle for something IRO of a 50% salary reduction

Still, an extra 45 hours a week concentrating on IM would be useful!
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TheInternetWorkshop

15 years ago

Call me crazy, but...

This is all I do to earn income, but should 10-20 hours a week REALLY count as full-time?

I don't think I could ever go back to working for someone else. Either I'd go postal or some poor over-paid, under-qualified schmuck would end up with a keyboard shoved in a place it was never meant to go...

Have a prosperous new year all!

CID

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LeeMasterson 15 years ago

I have a degree in Economics and another one in Finance as well as a Graduate Diploma in Journalism on top of those. I don't use any of those bits of paper that tell me what I should be doing. I work full time at home on my online business.

Well... that is if you can call 4-5 hours a day full time

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- Alminc 15 years ago
  
  I am a full-time chemist and part-time webmaster/marketer.
  
  I work online about 20 hours a week and make some extra
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  Jim Hallmark 15 years ago
  
  I spilit my time equally between my IM business and a part time alternative healthcare practice. Although IM is far more lucratvie I am very passionate about both of them which makes for a nice life.
  
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TLTheLiberator

15 years ago

Been full time for about 3 years so I can not treat my business as a hobby.

I advise that anyone earn the same amount of money with their net business - as they do on their job - for at least a year + 30% extra to cover benefits...

... before you go full time.

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15 years ago

As of yesterday - YES.....

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ThalesMM

15 years ago

Right now yeah, but I'm getting a job now because IM is not turning out really well.. but I haven't give up, and I have no plans to give up.. I'll work in a "normal" job just to raise money to invest on my IM business. Since I don't have a penny right now to invest in anything. lol
Once I begin to work I'll only have the weekends to work on IM stuff.. because I'm also in college..

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Jacie

15 years ago

Well.. when I say full time I was actually referring to earning a living solely from your IM business and not having a job.. =)

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absbica

15 years ago

Full time job here so evenings starting around 9-10pm till about 2-3am is my "side" time

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steve m

15 years ago

I work full time on my offline bussiness And I am trying to get my im off the ground properly, but its kind of tough to get as much money as i earn off line as i do online

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ivewon

15 years ago

Been working online full time from home since 2001. It's very liberating working in your PJ's in the afternoon and being able to do spontaneous things during the day is wonderful.

It took a couple of years to gain enough traction and build the momentum to take that big leap of faith by quiting the old job.

Honestly that is when the online income really kicked in. I have always attributed it to me being able to focus a lot more time into my online ventures.

I remember my first .35 cents that I made online from the old All Advantage program. Thinking to myself, can I really make money on the internet?

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ragstworiches

15 years ago

I work full time fortunately. Work time is just leisure to me, the real work is dealing with the wife. lol.

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Kat Bartone 15 years ago

I left my full time job as a high school teacher, and am now devoting my time to my IM business.

The challenge now is d-i-s-c-i-p-l-i-n-e - but that's another story for another thread.

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greatmark

15 years ago

I don't work full time, I usually work online after my college or when ever I need some urgent cash or pocket money... Online trading is quite helpful to get some quick cash

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Oscar D

15 years ago

I only started working on my IM Business last year. So far I have built 6 websites, and only two .com websites.

I work on weekends and at night because I am 17 and I am still in high school.

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babarapho

15 years ago

I work at night after my regular day job. I have some pretty websites online

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bluenose2uk

15 years ago

I only work on the night or my days off mostly. dont really have that much time with a full time job.

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Jacie

15 years ago

Wow.. I have to applaud you guys..
Where do you all actually find time to work on your IM business while having a full-time job at the same time?
I mean if you work on your IM business on weekday evenings and weekends, then are you still able to spend time with your friends and family? =)

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Shonee

15 years ago

Hey,
I work online full time.. I am absolutely in love with what I do and can not bear the thought of a 9-5 job!!

Originally Posted by Jacie

Was just wondering, which of you work full time on your Internet business and who works only at night after you come home from your office?

Is anyone a university/college fresh grad and is not planning on getting a job because you will be working full time on the Internet from home? Just curious..

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greg linck

15 years ago

Have been in every aspect of the real estate business for over thirty years. Saleman, broker, residential, commercial, industrial,leasing, development, consulting.............
This last year, the economy,(especially in the real estate business) has forced me into fulltime IM. And you know what? I love it and would not think of doing anything else.

Haven't made any money yet. But have always worked for myself and know for sure the learning curve takes determination, desire and desperation.

All of these are factors of my motivation (althought the third one is probably the most probmatic).

To all success.

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Sal Corso

15 years ago

I work full time doing IM as well as my offline business. I would never want to go back to the rat race!

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pavondunbar 15 years ago

Hi Jacie...

Before I discovered Internet Marketing I was working full time in the mortgage lending industry...

Then the real estate/mortgage crisis hit...

I still work in the industry...but only part time...

I devote half to IM and half to my "job"...

Pretty soon, I will work full time in IM and quit my mortgage job altogether...

If you decide to do that, Jacie, remember that IM is a real business, so treat it as such...

No TV...

No friends over...

Ditch the phone (unless you have prospects calling you)...

Resist the fridge, bed, and couch...

You get my picture....

Sometimes I have to go to the library to work because the "temptation" above is unbearable...

Best of luck and success to you...

Pavon
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LisaM

15 years ago

I have a full-time job and a part-time non-paying job teaching martial arts to kids. I also spend about 4 + 5 hours a day during the week and aroun 16+ hours on the weekend.

I made great progress in 2008 towards generating enough income to get the hang of things. 2009 I intend to make what I earn now so that I can hopefully go full time mid 2010

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Nspire

15 years ago

I work at this full time. I make most of my money from developing custom software applications and creating websites. I enjoy what i do.

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MouseandMice

15 years ago

Originally Posted by Jacie

Was just wondering, which of you work full time on your Internet business and who works only at night after you come home from your office?

Is anyone a university/college fresh grad and is not planning on getting a job because you will be working full time on the Internet from home? Just curious..

Well, I managed to get very lucky and my business exploded when I was almost 16... (I started when I was 14)... I went to college because I wanted to experience it, and I love learning...

Getting a job? Define it!

I can never work for someone else anymore. I just cant.

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Max Ramocsai 15 years ago

Unfortunately, I do not because I am still a senior in High School.
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Droppin Loads

15 years ago

I will be soon. Been doing this for a year now and am literally weeks away from quitting my day job. Can't WAIT!

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amentajo

15 years ago

I also work 2 part time jobs, go to college full time and work online on my lil business.

Busy life!!!

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visitmaniac

15 years ago

Full Time IM and web Site owner love it. I got laid off from my job a few months ago and made a choice either study and find a new job or.... Work for myself its a no brainier!

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kierenm

15 years ago

I was originally studying a trade as an electrical and data cabling technician- then half way through I had to drop out 'cos I got a chronic illness..

So now I work from home as a graphics designer by day (originally just a hobby), and work on IM stuff in "after hours" time.

..and I love doing both aspects of business, but I'll be doing more IM as time progresses no-doubt.

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