How many have quit their 9-5 job?
By Arya
@yoalldudes (35037)
Philippines
August 18, 2018 10:45pm CST
I have the impression that some myLotters have 9-5 jobs and interact only after office hours, weekends or any spare time. But I have the feeling also that some have no 9-5 job.
Actually that is my dream to be quit my 9-5 job and enjoying my interests/hobbies and simply enjoying the day rather than couped up in my office desk.
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12 responses
@andriaperry (116936)
• Anniston, Alabama
19 Aug 18
I own all my businesses, landlady, caregiver and I just opened an online store and I hope in a couple months to have a physical store open.
I make my own hours, so I mylot when I want.
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@JamilahPH (105)
• Brunei Darussalam
19 Aug 18
How I wish.... hehehhe.... Anyway, somebody has to do something in this world.....
@peavey (16936)
• United States
21 Aug 18
@yoalldudes No, I would never want to go back to the day job structure. It's much easier and more natural to work when and where I choose. You're right in that freelancing doesn't really have a retirement age. I say I am retired because I don't have regular clients or jobs to be done any more, but I do work a little now and then.
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@yoalldudes (35037)
• Philippines
19 Aug 18
I read that people who experience being self-employed or free lancing never want to go back to day job again. Enjoy your retirement. Although freelancing doesn't have retirement age isn't it?
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@yoalldudes (35037)
• Philippines
21 Aug 18
@peavey That is the path I want to go. And I guessed right lol.
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@AKRao24 (27424)
• India
19 Aug 18
@yoalldudes , I am working on a Stud Farm where we breed Race Horses in the capacity of Chief Resident Vet.
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@yoalldudes (35037)
• Philippines
19 Aug 18
@AKRao24 I see. That's great. Gotta make sure the race horses are in best condition.
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@Mavic123456 (21893)
• Thailand
19 Aug 18
Yes, mylot is a good way to spend time online it is also good way to practice the typing skills and writen english communication skills. so win ... win.
life is hard also when you don't have a permanent job.
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@yoalldudes (35037)
• Philippines
19 Aug 18
I noticed that I can express myself more now. I hope it is a sign I'm improving. But when I receive rude comments, I feel some anxiety and experience a setback.
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@Mavic123456 (21893)
• Thailand
19 Aug 18
@yoalldudes just open your mind about rude comments, accept and go on... it might help us grow more.
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@yoalldudes (35037)
• Philippines
19 Aug 18
@Mavic123456 Yes that is a good way of dealing with it. Thanks
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@Starmaiden (9311)
• Canada
19 Aug 18
I don't have a 9-5 job and I'm not looking for one. I am a full time freelancer and blogger. I set my own hours.
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@yoalldudes (35037)
• Philippines
19 Aug 18
That is very nice. Actually it is my dream lifestyle. I just have to figure out how.
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@arunima25 (87806)
• Bangalore, India
19 Aug 18
I worked as special educator and counselor till July. But as mom in law has not been keeping well for some time and I also got some health issue off late, managing things were tough. So I am on a break going twice to the school in a month for conducting Parents and Teachers workshop. I am using this break to do things that I like- art and writng. Since I am at home, you can see me coming here in between regularly. When working on my articles, I keep one window open for myLot and keep visiting it.
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@arunima25 (87806)
• Bangalore, India
19 Aug 18
@yoalldudes Yes I am doing that.
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@yoalldudes (35037)
• Philippines
19 Aug 18
I see. You can also use your break to give your health a boost.
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@KrauseHome (36448)
• United States
20 Aug 18
I own my own business, and sell from home, on eBay and Bonanza etc. My husband has a Full time job but then when he comes home when we are not at Church, with our Rock painting friends, or with family a lot of our time is spent out there delivering food for Uber Eats. Then comes time to spend on here if I can
@yoalldudes (35037)
• Philippines
20 Aug 18
That is really nice. A flexible time is what I always hope for.
@allknowing (136442)
• India
20 Aug 18
I am a senior but I did give up my 9-5 job at the prime of my career. I later started a business designing and executing landscaped gardens.
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@VivaLaDani13 (60794)
• Perth, Australia
8 Sep 18
@yoalldudes I don't have a job at the moment but will be glad when I have that all sorted. I will still be here when I get a job. More income, the better.
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@yoalldudes (35037)
• Philippines
9 Sep 18
Good luck on your job hunt. Glad you will be still here on myLot.
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@JohnRoberts (109846)
• Los Angeles, California
19 Aug 18
I am retired so I have the time to be on myLot whenever.
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@JamilahPH (105)
• Brunei Darussalam
19 Aug 18
I wish i could quit now. But i have to think of my family first. Still need a steady income as all my three children are still studying - ages 11, 13 and 14.
So, will still keep this 9-5 job for now. Retirement age here is 60. I am now 49... hhmmm...
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@yoalldudes (35037)
• Philippines
19 Aug 18
I understand.I plan on having a mini-retirement maybe 1-3 years then back on the game.Due to health reasons mainly.
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