LadyNeptune
@LadyNeptune
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Would you move for work...?
Posted by abcdEUIt's great pay because of the surrounding area. People with money = bigger budgets for these projects.Posted by GetMistedFor sure, there places with great pay but the expenses absolutely kill.Posted by abcdEUYeah..
Only if the money was good and the cost of living was acceptable.
Weigh the pay vs. living costs.click to expand
My whole mentality over the past year and a half was to downsize my living expenses but increase my quality of life. I'm a little afraid that I'll be doing the reverse with this move.
I'm on a lease until June, I would start the job in April, so that gives me 3 months commuting.
Posted by tizianiMy wage is dependent on me making the sale. I would need to turn out 3-4 10g projects per month to cover increased living expenses and make a profit. Which is very doable considering I'm turning over easily 7+ per month currently. I'm working for a big company and get a very small sliver of the pie.
What do you mean by potentially commission based?
Does the actual wage cover the increase in living expenses?
He's been running his own business for only a year and is looking for a partner to expand.
I knew him from school.
The potential is great as I would be able to build the business with him, make $ $ and have amazing projects under my name with minimal risk as the overhead is on him.
However there is risk. I'd be leaving a job with security for something that is in no way a sure thing.
I knew him from school.
The potential is great as I would be able to build the business with him, make $ $ and have amazing projects under my name with minimal risk as the overhead is on him.
However there is risk. I'd be leaving a job with security for something that is in no way a sure thing.
Risk is good though. Right? Gotta take this chance while I'm still young.
Posted by tizianiWhich is why I've been terrified to strike out on my own.Posted by LadyNeptuneI believe it's something like 7 out of 10 new businesses don't make profit within the first 3 years. Maybe higher.
He's been running his own business for only a year and is looking for a partner to expand.
I knew him from school.
The potential is great as I would be able to build the business with him, make $ $ and have amazing projects under my name with minimal risk as the overhead is on him.
However there is risk. I'd be leaving a job with security for something that is in no way a sure thing.
On the flip side, 9 out of 10 businesses close within the first year. It's done above average to get this far.click to expand
He's 10 years older than me. Used to be a furniture designer. Started a party planning business that was so successful he was able to sell it and then decided to go back to school which was when I met him.
According to him and the spreadsheets he showed me, he made $ 100,000 profit this past year.
I'm meeting again with him on Thursday with a potential client. I'm curious to see his approach. I make sales through an emotional place.
How is living in the Valley more expensive than living near the coast?
I know Cali is backward, but come on. o.O
I know Cali is backward, but come on. o.O
Posted by MontgomeryLong beach vs studio city...
How is living in the Valley more expensive than living near the coast?
I know Cali is backward, but come on. o.O
So, you're saying that a 2-hour commute is not acceptable, but, jumping into new job that is commission based without any certainty is acceptable?
This makes no sense to me .... why are you only contemplating an all-in scenario?
It appears to me that the prudent thing would be to:
1. don't cut ties with current job, rather take a leave of absence
2. do the 2 hour commute everyday OR find a cheap room closer
3. give it those couple months to see if it works out BEFORE going all-in
Yes commute for a few months then relocate.
@P-Angel Unfortunately with my current job I'm not able to design for someone else, even on the down low. It's in my contract.
I'm on a lease right now and I'll be commuting for 3 months before its up. That'll give me time to decide before I uproot my life and move.
I'm going to look at other areas too. Maybe a compromise where I'm still commuting but only 45/30mins...
I'm on a lease right now and I'll be commuting for 3 months before its up. That'll give me time to decide before I uproot my life and move.
I'm going to look at other areas too. Maybe a compromise where I'm still commuting but only 45/30mins...
Posted by P-AngelI'd need to be relatively close to clients. It's not a 9-5 desk job. I'd be managing jobs and needing to be onsite relatively quickly when needed. Can't imagine it'd go over too well if there's a crisis and I'm telling my client I'm 2+ hours out from getting there to solve it.
This makes no sense to me .... why are you only contemplating an all-in scenario?
We talked about advertising down my way. Who knows, we might pick up enough work in my area that I would only have to drive up there once a week.
I'm overthinking this because that's what I do ‚
I'm overthinking this because that's what I do ‚
Good luck.
Posted by busyeyes88Thank you for the encouragement!!Posted by LadyNeptuneFortune champions the brave!! Never be afraid of risk!!! I'm 50 next month and risk still doesn't scare me and I've been this way!
Risk is good though. Right? Gotta take this chance while I'm still young.
If you don't take a chance or an opportunity when it arises you will always be wondering 'what if'! Fear of the unknown prevents us from reaching our goals in life! NEVER be afraid of the unknown ! Have faith in you and your skills .. These will keep you in good stead. Good luck and may 'the Force be with you' 😄click to expand
Yes, you definitely are over thinking it. Three months of commuting is nothing in comparison .....
But, really ..... you should look for other jobs too, as in, where are they.
Because if this job doesn't work out, then after 3 months your lease is up .. and you're out of a job. So, if it were me, I'd have Plan C in place also.
But, the part below is what has me baffled .......
Posted by LadyNeptune.... a place can be too clean for you?
A part of la I'm not so found of, too clean and far away from the ocean.
Posted by P-AngelThat's one of the reasons I told him the soonest I could start was April (he wanted me to start right away). I want to get my portfolio circulated this month and see what else is out there for me.
Yes, you definitely are over thinking it. Three months of commuting is nothing in comparison .....
But, really ..... you should look for other jobs too, as in, where are they.
Because if this job doesn't work out, then after 3 months your lease is up .. and you're out of a job. So, if it were me, I'd have Plan C in place also.
But, the part below is what has me baffled .......
Posted by LadyNeptune.... a place can be too clean for you?
A part of la I'm not so found of, too clean and far away from the ocean.
click to expand
I love my current city because it's culturally diverse and there's always something happening. There's an energy that's infectious, graffiti soaked walls, people watching, etc. Also it's very walkable. There's three farmers markets within walking distance from me right now.
Too clean, meaning the opposite of the above. Don't want to have to get in my car to drive to Ralph's and shop elbow to elbow with soccer moms...
Posted by TaureyeHandy link, thanks!
http://www.paycheckcity.com/calculator/hourly/
See what you make best case and worst case, including how much your expenses are cutting into your paycheck. Go from there.
Posted by LadyNeptune
I love my current city because it's culturally diverse and there's always something happening. There's an energy that's infectious, graffiti soaked walls, people watching, etc. Also it's very walkable. There's three farmers markets within walking distance from me right now.
Don't want to have to get in my car to drive to Ralph's and shop elbow to elbow with soccer moms...
In this case, you shouldn't move.
life is about living, not about making money.
If you are making enough money to support your lifestyle, and you love your environment .... then turning down the job offer is likely your better option for your own well-being
well if you rly like the work you should do it,but if you don't,don't just move because of money,it might be just me,but i'd rather get less money and do what i love than work the job i don't like and get more money,the job where you learn something is always a good thing,even when you leave you will have learned something,so thats a +,if you like the job or love it,def do it 🙂 you could afford more and do more with more money,but ask yourself ,are you doing this for money or do you rly like the experience,the job,the learning of that thing you're interested in
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Only thing is I would have to move closer to the job. My living expenses would be doubled + and I'd have to move to the valley. A part of la I'm not so found of, too clean and far away from the ocean. Plus I'd be moving even further from my dude.
I want to stay by the coast but staying in my current city I'd be looking at at least 2hrs one way commute.