Comments on: Chronic Illness and self employment. A Day At The Beach?

By: Jeffrey

Jeffrey — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 19:03:01 +0000

Very nice information. Thanks for this.

By: Tayna U.

Tayna U. — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 16:21:41 +0000

Keep up the good work, I love to see people working on things with passion.

By: GL Hoffman

GL Hoffman — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 12:27:27 +0000

Nice post, Rosalind. Anytime I get mentioned in the same sentence with Pam and you, I am having a great day.
To those who wonder if it is for them or not, consider that now is the best time ever to give it a go. Plus one can do it on the side, nights, weekends, whenever. The risk does not have to be so great.
Great post. Keep up the good work.
GL HOFFMAN

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uberVU - social comments — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 20:30:26 +0000

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By: Rosalind

Rosalind — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 21:00:43 +0000

I’m a believer in “believing” but I also know that reality can get in the way. Keep looking for that mastermind group or invest in a coach who can steer you toward achieving your goals. Sometimes we have to stretch to make it happen! Let me know how you do with this !

By: Charlene

Charlene — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 19:44:04 +0000

Rosalind: business-wise my revenue for this year is no where near what I had hoped, but I have created a plan to change things to meet my goal for next year. My ultimate goal is to be the main support for my husband and myself. It is doable.

I’m in search of another mastermind group because the first one is on the verge of disappearing – two members are looking for employment elsewhere, which drags down the discussions. Until a few weeks ago, the group was essential in my keeping on track and I know me too well – without a group to bounce ideas and such off of, I will not be motivated to make the changes necessary for a more successful 2010.

By: RosalindJoffe

RosalindJoffe — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 19:37:01 +0000

Christina – This post isn’t about whether you’re doing it for the money or not -in fact, though, Tupperware client is a self supporting single mom. Career is a tricky word – what does it mean? I think people who opt for self employment, whatever the reason, have to think about the financial aspects — but there are others that get lost in the mix and that’s why THIS post.

By: RosalindJoffe

RosalindJoffe — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 19:32:38 +0000

Charlene-I’ve used master mind teams also to help me grow my business and my skills. You might not have been the most motivated entrepreneur out there but you show great honesty in recognizing and growing from that! How is it going?

By: Christina Gombar

Christina Gombar — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 18:56:51 +0000

OK — Here is the key point. Does your client actually support herself — meaing, pay her rent, health bills, food, etc. from a Tupperware career? Or is this just supplemental money to a husband or parent’s steady paycheck, or to supplement some other source of income?

If you’re husband is a doctor or investment banker (or your wife) — then it’s probably a great option for you. I think we always have to stress — who is really paying the bills? Is this play money or real money? There are lots of women out there in the chronic illness community with coaching or supplement selling businesses, or making under $100 a month from Internet clicks. To me, that’s having an interest in life, and trying to have a career — but if it ain’t self and other-supporting– that’s not really a career. Better than sitting around watching TV, or just blogging about your ailments on some web site — but it shouldn’t be confused with real work.

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