How long will you want to continue doing online earning?

@ellie26 (4139)
Malaysia
November 2, 2008 10:24am CST
Earning online is a great way to have some extra income. I have been doing this for almost 4 years now. In the beginning, I have all the energy and motivation to do so. But as time passes by, I started to feel the effect of all the long hours sitting in front of the computer. My health started to fail me and I realized that I can no longer do this in the long run. I realized that I need to find other ways for side income. What about you? How far can you go doing online earnings?
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47 responses
@paid2write (5201)
2 Nov 08
I have made money online in the past, then I took a year off, when I did not have internet access. This year I came back online and I have been earning extra income since April. I am here for the long run. I plan to build up my internet income year on year. I have a 60 days to reach my first goal by the year end, and I have another target to reach by 2010. Your health is important. I think you must try to spend some time doing other things as well as sitting at your computer, and aim for a well balanced lifestyle.
@ellie26 (4139)
• Malaysia
3 Nov 08
Thats a good plan. Yes, health is important and that is why I am slowing down a bit. I do have my housework to do aside from earning online. But too much work at one time causes me to breakdown.
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@currykai (427)
• Malaysia
2 Nov 08
I am doing it as side income as I am half day the online anyway. Relying fully on online earning is not very good actually. I am impatience lady and if i don't see results fast I will quite and concentrate on my normal job which pays and rewards higher.
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@ptscam (138)
• Portugal
2 Nov 08
Well i supose that you are not earnings as much as you would like. I used to be a member from a lot of online money making websites in the past, but with poor results or none. Right now i'm building my online earnings step by step by using several APPROVED programs from the website and my team on my profile if you want to check it out. Right now i'm earning more than $150 (minimum) per week, and since June i have earned around $2300 online with a single investment to get myself started in the process. I'm not going to stop and i will try to build a decent online income every month, not expecting to make a living of all of this, and there's always the risk factor in these issues.. but so far i'm doing good and i'm in profit and that's all that matter. You probably are using the wrong websites or sources to raise your funds. Check my website and you will see my REAL earnings (no fake) from my and my team. Good luck with your earnings.
@ellie26 (4139)
• Malaysia
3 Nov 08
Thats wonderful, ptscam. I did investment online before and I did make some money from it before it suddenly went off line together with my investment. I will check your website later.
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@ptscam (138)
• Portugal
3 Nov 08
Ty for your comment ;) the website is currently under maintenance and developement to implement na new layout and features but the basic information is available on the website. Good luck and don't stop doing something that is profitable ;)
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2 Nov 08
I have only been on the internet for about nine months and I have been learning as I go. So far I have only earned a few dollars here and a fe dollars there. I have not reached payday on any ste yet. I have cut down on my sites now so I am concentrating on the ones I like best. Have you earned some good money on line? If so, please can you send me some tips? I have asked for you to be my friend so that you can message me.
@ellie26 (4139)
• Malaysia
3 Nov 08
Thank you for adding me as your friend. I'm afraid I don't have any good tips. Mylot is a good sites to earn some money and also some good friends.
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@Beruang (1309)
• Malaysia
2 Nov 08
I would do online earning for as long as my health, my internet connection and my time are permitting it. Health is important since I would not be able to do anything much if I am not well or have to be in the hospital or could not get out of bed. Then I would need my internet connection if I were to do online stuffs. Without the connection then there will be no internet and when there is no internet then there is no way for me to do anything that could earn me money. The other factor is time. When I have lots of other things to take care of than I would not have the time to do anything on the internet and therefore, there will be no earning... Since my online earning activities are only for fun, therefore, I am not in any stressful position as well as there would not be any need for me to find alternative ways to make some side income as I do have a full time job at the moment. However, that does not mean that I am not thinking about it as a full time job would not be there forever and when that time comes, I would have to look for some other ways to get some money. Cheers!
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@ellie26 (4139)
• Malaysia
3 Nov 08
Everything we do need planning. As long as health and time permit, we all can do many things.
@dumindum (160)
• Oman
2 Nov 08
I dont know. I am planing to continue it untill i get a good balance in mu paypal account. I dont know if the same that happened to you will happen to me. P.S I think its already starting to happen........
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@rusty2rusty (6763)
• Defiance, Ohio
3 Nov 08
You can do as much as you like as far as online earrnings. As there are different websites to do so. But you did bring up a valid point. That we all need to make sure we still get our daily exercise in some how while posting online. Even if it means every few hours get up and do stretches. Or stop posting and do something else. Myself I tend to do things in betwen posting. Such as washing and folding laundry. Sweep or mop a floor. Put things away or even cook dinner.
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@ellie26 (4139)
• Malaysia
3 Nov 08
That exactly what I am doing. I do other thing in between posting. But I guess doing multiple jobs at one time does stresses the body eventually.
@julyteen (13252)
• Davao, Philippines
3 Nov 08
i started making money online last November 2007, so far i am still motivated to do online earnings because of my different programs. maybe if i only stick here time will come that i will stop or more active. i have another programs that paid me more money than here but still i will not forget mylot because i started here and all my invest to my other programs taken from my mylot payout. i earn now because of mylot so there's no way to stop here although sometimes little bit busy and need to be absent from posting.
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@ellie26 (4139)
• Malaysia
3 Nov 08
As long as you are motivated in things you do, good health and have time for it, I say just continue on.
@mentalward (14690)
• United States
3 Nov 08
I've been doing this sort of thing for about 8 years now and I love it! I don't NEED an extra income so I guess that's why it doesn't bother me that I can't make more money. I have just always made money since I was 11 years old! I had a snoball stand at 11, then my first part-time job at 14. I worked full time from 19 until 8 years ago when I could no longer work a full-time job. Now, my husband makes a great income so I don't have to earn money, but I still want to! I don't make much but it's great to have some spending money that I've earned myself so I'll keep doing it as long as I can. I don't stay at the computer much each day, though. I just recently lost 20 pounds and I want to keep it off so I always get up and get active. I might come back to the computer later in the day but I make sure that I get enough exercise each day, too. If you're good at craftwork of any kind, you can try selling it on Etsy.com. It's free and there are a lot of people who sell quite a lot of stuff there! I'm going to try it one of these days myself. Ebay is good for selling things, too, once you learn how to do it right. Good luck in finding another side income!
@iskayz (5420)
• Philippines
3 Nov 08
Hi there! I have ventured on online earnings 5 months ago. So far so good. I have been earning and have made used of my first withdrawal from Paypal. I tested it so I withdraw $20 and it was successful. I am planning to do this as long as my sites are paying me and as long as there are sites that pays. I think this is worth doing cause I can use my free time productively. Rather than just surf for nothing and get tired, I'd rather indulge my time earning online. I also take care of my health. It's the most expensive thing in the world I think, having good health. I have learned be in working online. I know when to stop and take a good rest. Ciao!
• United Kingdom
3 Nov 08
I love this idea of earning online and I hope that I will be doing it for many more years to come! I can understand the health thing though! I guess you don't want to be stuck for so many hours in front of your computer screen! It's important to have a balance in life with anything and everything. I tend to devote most of my time to my computer during the evening hours. I like to do other things as well like keep fit and I do a lot of reading also. Earning online for me though is very important. I will never give this idea up. Andrew
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• United States
2 Nov 08
Hi Ellie: Sorry to hear your health is failing you, May I ask how? I myself have been on Disability since 1999, I have neck and back injuries, Diabetes, Osteoarthritis, Fibromyalgia on and on and on I could go; but I've also been trying to earn income the last 3-4 years by selling just about everything of any value I own, got into dropshipping items, that was a nightmare and only really found this place since the third week of September and I've come across some other great places to write and try to earn money that way, I have to do something to help earn money each month, I just can't make it on my disability pay and I struggle each month, This month should be better and next month even better still I am hoping with the extra income I will be making from places on the internet so , as long as this wreck of a body can sit here and YEs I'm in pain 24/7 I will continue to type and write, read, review whatever it takes to earn that extra income; Its money I need you know for ( food), food for my pets, necessities each month that I"m always running out of... so thank God for the internet and Thank God for places like this that help us out each month with some extra income and thank God for Friends that keep nagging you to get on here...LOL!! RIGHT JERZGIRL??? THANK YOU! I know I'm the worlds worst procrastinator about doing something different but I LOVE IT HERE!! SO TYTYTYTYTYTYTTYTYTYTYTYTYTYTYTY to ( MYLOT) and to my dear friend; Good luck to you and to your health! hang in there, there are lots of us on here with aches and pains and we are just a mess...but in a good way too!
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@kiran8 (15348)
• Mangalore, India
2 Nov 08
Your posting is an eye opener for many i am sure.In the long run, unless one is not extra careful,it can cause health problems.I have been doing this for nearly 2 years, but since i have other work and responsibilities, i am unable to devote more than 3-4 hours a day, sometimes not even that long. All in all, it is better to be careful not to spend too many hours in front of the comp and take part in some physical activities in between.
@ellie26 (4139)
• Malaysia
3 Nov 08
Yes, you right. But it not like I confine myself in front of the computer. Like you, I do have other things to do. But as you age, sitting in front of a computer even for a few hours does cause me some backache or headache. So, I am trying to slow down a bit.
@zoeyren (26)
• China
3 Nov 08
I've just start on the road of making extra money online. I hope I can learn more things rather than online earning.So if I have computer and internet access,I will go on until tired of doing this. But I have some problems on my necks because of standing in front of computer for a long time. So it won't be my primary way.Outdoor exercises will be useful for my health.After all,health is worth more than any other things! Good luck to you!
@alindahaw (1219)
• Philippines
3 Nov 08
I am a freelance consultant and I work mostly online. I like my work but I never let it interfere with my life. I go out and socialize so my life is not really so boring. LOL I also have my little boy at home who always manage to turn my work schedule upside down so life is never static at home. Anyway, I think that working online can be quite enjoyable. Just manage your time well and do some interesting things on the side to keep your life balanced.
@ajrox1810 (992)
• India
3 Nov 08
I am still new to the online earning thing, so I guess I will continue it for a while. Moreover, it is a nice way of earning a side income. I am planning to earn online till I pass out College, so I guess I will be 3 more years in this thing. I am also feeling health downgrades in me, so I am also searching for a site where you can earn by just sitting for about 30 minutes daily. Cheers! AJ Rox.
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@comfort55 (1574)
• India
3 Nov 08
Hi ellie, I joined mylot almost 10 months back. At times I get very active and many times I just go through the discussions and don't participate. Health is utmost important to keep you going. You must keep a balance between working online and other activities so that your health does not get effected. I make it a point that I must go for a long walk in the evening so that I am not glued to my PC. Do take care of your health ellie.
@vicky30 (4766)
• India
3 Nov 08
As long as i get all the money to buy my needs.I would continue with my online earnings.I should also have enough money to save for my future.This is not my main source of income.Its just income during the free time or when i feel bored.I would be doing online earnings till i get enough money to get well settled in life.
@mikeysmom (2088)
• United States
3 Nov 08
i will do it from now until forever. i have been doing it for 3 1/2 years and find it to be a godsend. where else can you make extra money on your own terms in your home and wearing your pjs or whatever you want. it allows me to be here for my son without leaving him with some strange babysitter who i would have difficulty trusting. there are so many benefits to it. the one downfall is that i do not make enough. i do ok at best and every bit helps believe me but it is not enough to equal a decent salary.
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3 Nov 08
Hi I recently quit my fulltime job to focus on my online business.. but what I do do is to ensure that I keep a balanced life. At 5:30pm I switch off the computer...there is always tomorrow. I cook diner and enjoy a nice meal with my husband. At 6am I do some exercise and then I start. I intend to this until I have reached my goal..which I wont mention in case I jinx it, but over-all it is about maintaining that essential balance just like any job.