make a living without working for the man?

JaBlue · #1 11-03-2005, 02:06 AM

what are options for people who don't like to be told what to do? I am very likely not cut out for a 9-5 so I'd like to know my options. I guess I could be a musician or gambler or entrepeneur. what else is out there?

JTrout · #2 11-03-2005, 02:08 AM

pro bowler

or

slumlord

#3 11-03-2005, 02:09 AM

Rev. Good Will · #4 11-03-2005, 02:11 AM

be the man

opening a small business an option?

astroglide · #5 11-03-2005, 02:13 AM

i think it's pretty accurate generalization that people have independent success not because they "didn't like being told what to do", but that they thought they could do a better job than those who were doing the telling. if a casual notion of "being free" is all you've got for inspiration, good luck.

The Goober · #6 11-03-2005, 05:20 AM

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i think it's pretty accurate generalization that people have independent success not because they "didn't like being told what to do", but that they thought they could do a better job than those who were doing the telling. if a casual notion of "being free" is all you've got for inspiration, good luck.

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I agree 100%. Remember that even if you get lucky and make it as a business owner, muscian, writer, etc, you will still have people who can tell you what to do. You may not have a "boss" per se, but you will have to answer to your investors, publisher, record label, clients, etc.. You may not have to climb a corporate ladder, but you will have to do lots of networking, ass-kissing, and other political bullshit.

If you haven't started college yet, you've got lots of time. Just find something that you love doing, and you won't care so much who are you doing it for.

JonPKibble · #7 11-03-2005, 11:31 AM

Starting an internet business can be cheap, fun, and profitable. It takes a lot of time and energy, as well as creativity of course. Obviously it won't work for everyone, but if you can find something you enjoy doing and turn it into a career while being self-employed, that is the way to go. This is what I have been doing for four years now.

It is definitely nice not having to answer to a boss, an alarm clock, and an hourly wage. If you can get your foot in the door, go for it. Try and find some local entrepreneurs that you can gain some insight from. You don't necessarily need a formal education to start a business. I didn't, but YMMV.

Argus · #8 11-03-2005, 02:14 AM

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what are options for people who don't like to be told what to do? I am very likely not cut out for a 9-5 so I'd like to know my options. I guess I could be a musician or gambler or entrepeneur. what else is out there?

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If you aren't cut out for 9-5, what makes you think you are cut out for 9-9?

JaBlue · #9 11-03-2005, 02:19 AM

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what are options for people who don't like to be told what to do? I am very likely not cut out for a 9-5 so I'd like to know my options. I guess I could be a musician or gambler or entrepeneur. what else is out there?

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If you aren't cut out for 9-5, what makes you think you are cut out for 9-9?

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I guess I wasn't clear that when I said 9-5 I generally meant the beuracracy, reporting to bosses, climbing corporate ladder, etc. involved. When focused I feel like I work better than just about anybody else.

mason55 · #10 11-03-2005, 02:15 AM

Learn to operate a digital scale. You can set your own hours, make a ton of money, have a job full of danger and excitement, meet new and interesting people, and best of all, NO DRUG TEST!