Comments on: Are you loving what you do?

By: Miguk

Miguk — Thu, 08 Jul 2010 05:04:11 +0000

I have been here for five years and the things that bother me become more bothersome not less. At least the new president has stopped the unnecessary noise pollution from sirens

By: Bob

Bob — Thu, 08 Jul 2010 02:40:02 +0000

Hi Miguk – I find that if you come here and stay here for a few years without leaving, you learn to adjust to those things that bother you. After that, it is second nature.

By: Miguk

Miguk — Thu, 08 Jul 2010 00:37:27 +0000

I think it takes a certain personality type also. It is good you are able to make it happen. In some ways I would love to stay here as you have done, but I am afraid that the numerous aggrivations of this place would eventually reach a tipping point — where they outweighed the good points of living here.

By: Bob

Bob — Wed, 07 Jul 2010 08:04:48 +0000

Hi Miguk – It is difficult at first… heck, it can be difficult all the time. But, you get used to it. Not having to answer to a boss is nice, though, even though in reality I am harder on myself than any boss I ever worked for! And, your customers are also your boss in reality.

By: Miguk

Miguk — Wed, 07 Jul 2010 07:57:01 +0000

Good on you really. Dealing with the income fluctuations has got to be verigo-inducing, at least initially.

By: Bob

Bob — Wed, 07 Jul 2010 05:27:07 +0000

For you perhaps. But, I would never go back to collecting a paycheck again. I love being an entrepreneur. When I lived in the States, I got a paycheck every month. Now, I am an entrepreneur, and I may or may not make money. But… I make a lot more money now than I ever did in the States. It’s worked out well for me.

By: Miguk

Miguk — Wed, 07 Jul 2010 05:24:53 +0000

I have reached a crossroads. I can’t extend in this job any longer, but I have been trying to get back to the Philippines for a long time. Also, we had been planning on retiring here (although it is a little early for that – I am only 50). So I am really torn if I just want to stay here or not….entrepreneurial outlook does not trump a steady paycheck (for me anyway).

By: Bob

Bob — Wed, 07 Jul 2010 03:05:27 +0000

Hi Miguk – I am certainly too old and not in the physical condition to play basketball, nor have I ever had the skills. Even with that, I can think of lots of ways to make money from basketball, so it can be done. If you are the entrepreneurial type, making money can be done in any field if you think outside the box.

By: Miguk

Miguk — Wed, 07 Jul 2010 01:21:42 +0000

What I enjoy doing doesn’t pay too well hahahaha. I love playing basketball, but what money can a old, fat white dude make from that. I agree with you so much about being a wage slave though. Very thought-provoking. I even went to other websites and Steve Jobs even says basically do what you love…..easy for him to say!

By: Bob

Bob — Fri, 02 Jul 2010 08:29:38 +0000

Hi Miguk – For me, it is not about what you wanted as a child. What a child wants to do is not based on reality. But, if you can do a number of different things and find what you enjoy doing, that’s what it’s all about. Surely, you have personal things that you enjoy doing, if you can figure out how to make money doing those things, well, you will enjoy life a lot more than if you are a slave to something just for the money.

Good luck in finding your niche!