My Friend Said I'm Lazy Because I don't have a real job...

She doesn't sound like a very good friend. Just because you don't have a "conventional" job doesn't mean you're lazy. I've felt the same as you. I've had people constantly ask what I do and they either don't understand or think I should have a job like them. I make a decent amount of money through various online sites (including writing articles and reviews) and by mystery shopping. It's not necessarily easy work and is time consuming. I know it's hard, but don't worry about what others think. It's likely they're just jealous that they can't work on their own on online.

My friends and family thought I was a bit nuts for starting an online business and I was a bit upset with them for their comments, but that's all they are are comments. What I did is just ignore them and eventually proved that I was not only not nuts but a little smarter than they gave me credit for because now I make more money than they do and I have my office at home and I can go and play when ever I want. Even while they are out working. :)

Ignore her. My husband is military and that is job enough being a military wife and I have been told to get a real job even know I have two home businesses. You are doing what you can, at least you are doing somthing like online to make a little. Really if you are able to at least lessen the strain on your husband and take care of the house and odds and ends you are doing all you can. And if your husband doesn't have a problem with it you should just walk away from all the negativity. Being a wife is a full time job.

Sounds to me like your friend might be a little bit jealous. Really though, as long as you're happy with what you're doing, she should try being a bit more supportive. If anything, it requires MORE effort to make money online. You can't just sit back and do as you're told -- you have to actively seek opportunities, research them, and pursue those that are legit. Quite a bit more effort than just clocking in for your average nine to five if you ask me.

If you like working online, stick with it. Do whatever you want to. Maybe others don't understand anything but regular employment. Work at what pleases you and don't worry how others think about it. Just because you are not a slave in the real world, doesn't mean you are lazy.

Only you can know what the truth is. I know of people in the past who have procrastinated and come up with all kinds of excuses to avoid working. It doesn't sound like it in your case, but if you are feeling like that then maybe what she has said has struck a cord in you. AS someone else said it doesn't sound like she is a very good friend, friends should build each other up, not tear each other down. You know the circumstances of your life, you are doing what you can to help provide for your family and if someone else doesn't see that then that is their problem not yours.

You know what it sounds like either they are not your real friend and dosnt understand your situations or they are jelous that you have found ways to earn some money from home and they dont have the guts to ask you how you did it.

Even though this person is a friend or supposed to be one, does not mean she knows it all. Is your husband a good provider? Is he content for you to be at home doing work online? If he is then that is what matters. You and your husband are the ones who have got to agree. Not her and everyone else. Your opinion of yourself is what matters and not other peoples opinions.

The Internet is redefining what a 'real job' is. I've met people on Mylot and elsewhere, many of them stay at home moms, who are making a living from various Web-related jobs. Some people are making a living full time just by writing articles or blogging. If that works for you, who'd want a 'real job'? Yeah, I know, the joy of commuting, sitting in traffic, getting up at 6am... ;-) If you can make a living with your articles and other things, you'll have the last laugh on people who have a narrow, old-fashioned idea of what a 'real job' is. A 'friend' who criticizes you for this is maybe not such a good friend, or maybe is just a highly critical person, or maybe is jealous.

Unless you are borrowing money from her, she should keep her mouth shut and mind her own business. I don't think she sounds like much of a friend.

Believe me i know exactly how you feel especially when it comes to this subject. You see where i am currently residing which is on a reseve it is hard for me to get a job here because i am not from here its very duscouraging. I do not think that you are lazy or making excuses and i don';t know if your friend is really a friend at all if that is what her opinion is of you. Friends should always think in positive ways about anither friend not in a negative way such as this!

Maybe she is jealous because you can stay at home and she cannot? If you are earning on line and can have some fun at the same time why not. If you love writing and can get paid for your articles, then who cares? I would be proud to have been paid for my writing especially if you get to do what you love.

Your friend's statement is totally wrong. You should be lazy if you werent trying to have a job but as you are saying that you were trying for a good job and whenever you got it something comes up. Thats your hardluck but not your laziness.

then prove them wrong, do some stuff that will make them think that real job or online job make no difference at all.try to find a better job and continue doing mylot. surprise them with something like "Well, I cant be there, My Boss is expecting me at the office at 8." And see whats on their face. On the other side, maybe your friends is concern about you. Why dont you tell them the benefits that you earned from myLot so that they will know the difference of this to the job outside the keyboard and screen. Why dont you tell them to try myLot, to see the difference, if you make then a friend here, it will be an advantage to you will get higher percentage..lolz...

why bother to what your friend told you, you know yourself and how is your busness online going on, maybe she is just envy on you for you can stay at home and earn on your way while she need to work outside and can't stay with her family. just do your best to have a real job but i am curious on how you earn, did you have another site that you can earn? if you want to earn more i have another site for you if you have interested.

I'm sorry but she's not a good friend for me.This is is still a job that requires the use of the head.Jobs outside the home can be disadvantageous because you will be exploited if you are doing a great job but with a minum pay. I don't like unfair practices.

Maybe your friend has never worked at an online job before. She obviously doesn't know that a lot of hard work can go into making money online. I know that you can work from home and all that, but it doesn't mean that you don't devote hours of your time to working to improve your earnings. I don't think that you are being lazy, your just doing what you feel is best for you and your family at the time. You also don't know, but if you work hard enough you might turn your online job into a full time money making career. I know that it is a dream that we all have (several of us anyway). I know how hard it can be to work at an online job. I have a day job that takes me away from home, but I still put in hours of work for my online store. I work hard and I'm proud of the work I do there. (Visit my page if you want to take a look at my store.) You should be proud of your work too. Don't let your friend discourage you. You are contributing to your family and that is what counts. Your friend may just be jealous. Best wishes!

i do not think that you are lazy and what kind of friend is that to say that to you. they are not looking from your point of view. Hell if i could do it, i would not be working a full time job.

why be affected by your friends comment? i bet he does nothing to help you earn money. but you on the other are looking for ways to earn while doing your job as a housewife and i think that's great.

It is not important whether your job is online or in the office. As long as you are earning, learning and happy on what are you doing that is the most important. People have different point of view. Do what makes you happy.