Yup... I co-own a homebuilding company and several development companies. Can't imagine being employed by anyone else (besides our customers!), but the downside is that the hours are sometimes endless.

I'm unemployed... Life sucks... The car is listed in the classifieds...

Self-employed architect here with two partners in the office. Agree with MikeB, there's no normal hours for self-employed folks.
But, it's my career and love every moment of it.

Andy

Hmmm....reminds me of my lost teen years ;)

self-employed here, too... i'm in the music industry and am basically an independent contractor most of the time, as well as the head of my own label.

Yep, self employed. I stack cans and sweep floors. And occasionally squeeze the Charmin.
www.kutters.com

Long hours. Still fun. Only have to answer to the customer and the banker. LOL.

Legally not self-employed (in the IRS sense), but I am the president & co-owner of a small family-owned business (software company), which is pretty darn close for all practical purposes. We live and die by cash flow, but it is overall a rewarding occupation and the flexibility is wonderful. There are no "outsiders" in top mgmt or on the Board telling us what to do; on the other hand, there's no outside money either.

As I think Mel Brooks said, "it's good to be the king". Usually.

I'm self-employed, and, really, it's the only way to go!

I can get up when I want, drop everything, jump in the 911 and go to the gym at 3PM, if I want, then come back and work until midnight -- if I have to.

It can be lonely, and sometimes you need nerves of steel, but the pros easily outnumber the cons.

So, what is it that I do? In 1999 I co-founded a film and new media production company with my brother.

http://www.holscope.com


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Self Unemployed
 

I'm self unemployed at the moment. That's the problem with being the boss. I guess I'm gonna have to threaten to fire myself if I don't get off the Pelican BBS and get back to work.

Bobby
Music Editor(The guy who brings the music to the dub stage for films.)

I'm going to be unemployed too. It will probably take months to find another job :rolleyes: Guess I just have to hold back with the "porschespending" until things get going again. :(

Dan:

I know all to well. I have three machines and as soon as they come off lease I am going to check other manufacturers. I found they only work well if you make sure the renters limit the size of the cups they are using. Cut's down on amount dispensed too quickly.

Michael

Self-employed as well. But my contract is ending this coming Friday, so pretty soon I will be unemployed :( Anybody looking for a JDEdwards or BPCS ERP implementation specialist? I'm available!

Boris
1987 Carrera

Self employed too. If you are in the market for a digital video camera come check out my site. I can use the hits to attract some advertisers and maybe I can keep working from home. But I get to write off a trip to the CES show in Vegas in January. CES (Consumer Electronics Show) = High Tech Heaven for a Digital Junky like me. :)

http://www.consumerDVreviews.com

Scott

me too...
 

I'm, also one of those who has never had a "job". Fortunately, business is pretty good. I own a ticket agency in Pasadena. We, coinsidently, have a National Championship game here in a few weeks. I do wish ALL of those whom are seeking employment the very best. For those who are doing OK, things WILL get better.

Godspeed to ALL....

self employeed auto tech. Although I work 8-5pm 6 days a week. No internet till im home.

YOU BETTER BELEAVE IT, 40 years, at ???? check the name. Also check the times I'm on P.P, bussyer than a one armed paper hanger! I,m 63,in two years I,ll retire, That means down to 30 hs. from 70 . thats what my porsch is for...! 73 914

Unfortunatly, work for the "man". But the man is a major stock brokerage firm, so........
Plenty of time to watch the "small" board.

P.S. - 17 years in the biz - open for new ideas.

Living Low
 

Well I'll join in I'm a partner in a small VAR firm in Orange county which means ( We be computer hoe's ). Just spent the last two months moving companies into new locations. Cabling, infastructure all that kind of stuff as well as making shure the servers desktops and routers all fire up the way they are suppost to.. I'm thinking of just buying a bar in Costa Rica on the beach.

Matt

self employed ... and...
 

Self employed Advertising Agency/Sale Promotions...
Daughter announces that she wants to be a professional singer...moves home after getting Masters in Music. Now I am her manager trying to get her a record deal. Can she make it? Listen at www.garageband.com and click on Stephanie Dosen...let me know.
Wife works for Warner Cable and now we get all the cable, digital, Road Runner, for free, so I had to go out and get a 47" HDTV yesterday so I could watch it while I wait for the phone to ring!!
Jim D.

Add one more... Headhunter in the bay area. Know of any good Civil, Structural or Transportation Engineers.

pappy

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