tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5601819916630680133.post521206499137190900..comments2024-01-23T23:07:00.959-08:00Comments on GRACEful Retirement: Not the Entrepreneurial TypeGrace.http://www.blogger.com/profile/03557395027685855901noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5601819916630680133.post-25924722261507140792008-06-17T07:00:00.000-07:002008-06-17T07:00:00.000-07:00I agree with Bob, maybe some sort of a part time s...I agree with Bob, maybe some sort of a part time side business? That is one reason I have my real estate license, I can do it part time, now for the market to just turn around.....Bouncing Backhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07617312829656028772noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5601819916630680133.post-29978960458562720462008-06-12T12:34:00.000-07:002008-06-12T12:34:00.000-07:00I've dabbled in my own business twice.The first ti...I've dabbled in my own business twice.The first time I was young and naive, had a lot of fun but lost money running a dress/gift shop. It taught me a lot of lessons!<BR/><BR/>My next business (consulting) was successful and I am re-starting it again soon.<BR/>I think the freedom of being my own boss appeals to me, but it is certainly no gaurantee of wealth and most people who start a business will be closed within 5 years so the odds are against them.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5601819916630680133.post-16866449960711419022008-06-11T21:50:00.000-07:002008-06-11T21:50:00.000-07:00Hi GraceMaybe there's another way, a happy medium ...Hi Grace<BR/><BR/>Maybe there's another way, a happy medium that's not running one's own business, but just working independently on the side, pursuing a passion of some kind, while bringing in some extra income.<BR/><BR/>For example, I love sports in general, and softball in particular. When money was especially tight (i.e. when my daughters were in college!), I gave up playing and umpired for several years. It kept me around something I love and brought in anywhere from $25-35 an hour of extra income as an independent contrator, with none of the hassles of running a business. <BR/><BR/>I'm working on a blog article on various types of side income my wife and family have earned in our lifetimes. Stay tuned, there may be some ideas for Gracie in there!<BR/><BR/>Bob McDAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5601819916630680133.post-90325759815080667662008-06-11T17:58:00.000-07:002008-06-11T17:58:00.000-07:00I believe "steady plodding" is the way to go....yo...I believe "steady plodding" is the way to go....you are going in the right direction for a "comfortable retirement". Perhaps not extreme wealth, but comfortable for sure! We're on the same track as you...paid employment...and steady plodding...Sharonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13940623529019637336noreply@blogger.com