WWOTD

[Rob]

I have a serious question for the all knowing OT.

Yamma and I have been thinking about selling the house and moving to somewhere new. Neither of us are particularly tied to one area or another, but do like TN and GA and prefer to stay in this area, preferably more towards the mountains. If we were to do this, we would both have to make some changes as far as our lifestyle go. I would have to make a major career change and would be ok with that.

My question to you: If you could do a career change - and not necessarily concerned about the money - what job would you want to do that makes enough to "cover the bills" and still have insurance benefits? I really do not want to have to go back to school to learn anything new, I just want a good 9-5 job with no more on-call or after hours support.

:cert:

[MrPeabody]

In my younger days I always thought I would enjoy being a butcher. Seriously.

[PortDawg]

I have nothing to add except to say...I'm jealous.

[VatorMan]

I've always said I want to live on the water somewhere. I'm scared to live by the ocean, so maybe Lake Norman in N. Carolina. I think the wife and I have said N. Carolina to Georgia-no further West than Nashville.
I plan on teaching Thermal Imaging so I just need to be near an airport. Wife will need to be near a major city tho.

[snide]

Do you have any skills? Would you be able to find another, good, job that you enjoy?

[syf350]

I've always wanted to be a piano player in a whorehouse, but then there's that betting able to play piano part I never quite got down.:shrug:

[War Eagle ZO6]

I have a serious question for the all knowing OT.

Yamma and I have been thinking about selling the house and moving to somewhere new. Neither of us are particularly tied to one area or another, but do like TN and GA and prefer to stay in this area, preferably more towards the mountains. If we were to do this, we would both have to make some changes as far as our lifestyle go. I would have to make a major career change and would be ok with that.

My question to you: If you could do a career change - and not necessarily concerned about the money - what job would you want to do that makes enough to "cover the bills" and still have insurance benefits? I really do not want to have to go back to school to learn anything new, I just want a good 9-5 job with no more on-call or after hours support.

:cert:

Buy a house on Hartwell. It is a wonderful little town on a beautiful lake. We could all be beer buddies and Jodi and I could hit Durhamtown and ride from time to time.
:hurray::hurray::D

[Rob]

Do you have any skills? Would you be able to find another, good, job that you enjoy?

I have skills in all areas of computers - it is a matter of...I dont want to do computer stuff any more.

I was thinking something more like a bank teller...but not sure I really want to do that.

One other thing I have thought about was to dip into savings an start a small business making pickled products, jellies, and some charcuterie.

I do like the idea of a butcher though, I don't mind working with meat and a small butcher/cheese shop might be a nice thing but becoming a butcher takes years of learning to be able to do it right.

[Yamma]

Buy a house on Hartwell. It is a wonderful little town on a beautiful lake. We could all be beer buddies and Jodi and I could hit Durhamtown and ride from time to time.
:hurray::hurray::D

:cert: That would be some serious fun. I've been looking at some houses online up in the North Georgia Mountains, into Southern N. Carolina. My Grandparents are up on the lake in Blairsville, and I basically grew up spending weekends in the summer up there. It's my little slice of heaven. I know that I would like a cabin, and it would be nice to have a little land....then again the water would be nice.....so would a mountain view......:D

[VatorMan]

Food truck maybe ?

[Rob]

Food truck maybe ?

aw hell no....I hate those things and that trend will end very soon.

[boracayjohnny]

I know this guy that always has openings, the job is exciting, and the pay is very good. If you want more info, I can hook you up with a guy moving product from Afghan to Europe and North America. :D

[Rob]

I know this guy that always has openings, the job is exciting, and the pay is very good. If you want more info, I can hook you up with a guy moving product from Afghan to Europe and North America. :D

:rofl:

[Stangkiller]

I know this guy that always has openings, the job is exciting, and the pay is very good. If you want more info, I can hook you up with a guy moving product from Afghan to Europe and North America. :D

:yesnod: Don't forget the Columbian trade routes...drive a boat twice a year & you're set for the whole year.

In a slightly more serious response, my wife REALLLY wants to run a horse stable.

[Grey Ghost]

I worked 15 yrs. in IT. I hated being on-call. I really do understand how you feel about it. I've dabbled in real estate and other jobs since then. I was also a butcher for a year or so, when I got out of H.S. The smell was terrible. I couldn't eat meat for 2 mos. I didn't like it at all. But, one of the other guys is still doing it at a very small shop in town...going on 30 yrs. In downtown Cartersville, GA. there is an old timey butcher shop. That is all they do. You walk in and see the glass display coolers, etc...they cut the meat to your order. I haven't seen another place like that anywhere...maybe....the larger cities ? Could be a biz. type opportunity...a niche thing. We have a couple of local butcher shops...but, they don't have that type atmosphere as the one n C'ville. Old bldg. glass coolers, etc...atmosphere.

My dream job...to own a biz. near Gatlinburg/Pigeon Forge. Too late for me now...but, another dream job would be a National Park Ranger.

[Stangkiller]

I worked 15 yrs. in IT. I hated being on-call. I really do understand how you feel about it. I've dabbled in real estate and other jobs since then. I was also a butcher for a year or so, when I got out of H.S. The smell was terrible. I couldn't eat meat for 2 mos. I didn't like it at all. But, one of the other guys is still doing it at a very small shop in town...going on 30 yrs. In downtown Cartersville, GA. there is an old timey butcher shop. That is all they do. You walk in and see the glass display coolers, etc...they cut the meat to your order. I haven't seen another place like that anywhere...maybe....the larger cities ? Could be a biz. type opportunity...a niche thing. We have a couple of local butcher shops...but, they don't have that type atmosphere as the one n C'ville. Old bldg. glass coolers, etc...atmosphere.

My dream job...to own a biz. near Gatlinburg/Pigeon Forge. Too late for me now...but, another dream job would be a National Park Ranger.
I always thought it'd be fun to own a performance shop/towing/wrecking yard somewhere near Deals Gap.

[DAB]

I predict fewer jobs will have insurance worth having.

[Yamma]

:yesnod: Don't forget the Columbian trade routes...drive a boat twice a year & you're set for the whole year.

In a slightly more serious response, my wife REALLLY wants to run a horse stable.

Your wife and my sister need to get together....my sister breeds Gypsy Vanner horses....all she wants is a farm.

I worked 15 yrs. in IT. I hated being on-call. I really do understand how you feel about it. I've dabbled in real estate and other jobs since then. I was also a butcher for a year or so, when I got out of H.S. The smell was terrible. I couldn't eat meat for 2 mos. I didn't like it at all. But, one of the other guys is still doing it at a very small shop in town...going on 30 yrs. In downtown Cartersville, GA. there is an old timey butcher shop. That is all they do. You walk in and see the glass display coolers, etc...they cut the meat to your order. I haven't seen another place like that anywhere...maybe....the larger cities ? Could be a biz. type opportunity...a niche thing. We have a couple of local butcher shops...but, they don't have that type atmosphere as the one n C'ville. Old bldg. glass coolers, etc...atmosphere.

My dream job...to own a biz. near Gatlinburg/Pigeon Forge. Too late for me now...but, another dream job would be a National Park Ranger.

I don't know of any butcher shops up in the mountains......then again, I don't get up there near as often as I used to. No telling what's up there now.

I wouldn't mind having a home on a little bit of land....nothing too crazy, but a couple of nicer barns maybe. A lot of people like having mountain weddings, I wouldn't think it too hard to set up a small venue. Cater the food, have a nice little setting for it, and I'd be able to photograph it.

Either that, or get a bunch of old campers to fix up and rent out on weekends! (not the best money maker, but I bet it would be fun) :D

[VatorMan]

There was a period of time we were considering buying a campground in N.Carolina- then the gas prices skyrocketed and we thought it was too risky.

[Stangkiller]

Your wife and my sister need to get together....my sister breeds Gypsy Vanner horses....all she wants is a farm.



I don't know of any butcher shops up in the mountains......then again, I don't get up there near as often as I used to. No telling what's up there now.

I wouldn't mind having a home on a little bit of land....nothing too crazy, but a couple of nicer barns maybe. A lot of people like having mountain weddings, I wouldn't think it too hard to set up a small venue. Cater the food, have a nice little setting for it, and I'd be able to photograph it.

Either that, or get a bunch of old campers to fix up and rent out on weekends! (not the best money maker, but I bet it would be fun) :D

I just really have to caution you about having to deal with Bridezilla week in and week out.

[jaxgator]

You? Isn't it obvious? Pig farmer FTMFW! :seasix: :D

[Yerf Dog]

I have a serious question for the all knowing OT.

Yamma and I have been thinking about selling the house and moving to somewhere new. Neither of us are particularly tied to one area or another, but do like TN and GA and prefer to stay in this area, preferably more towards the mountains. If we were to do this, we would both have to make some changes as far as our lifestyle go. I would have to make a major career change and would be ok with that.

My question to you: If you could do a career change - and not necessarily concerned about the money - what job would you want to do that makes enough to "cover the bills" and still have insurance benefits? I really do not want to have to go back to school to learn anything new, I just want a good 9-5 job with no more on-call or after hours support.

:cert:

Sounds like our position. I'm in IT as well and at this point I wouldn't miss doing it for a living one bit... especially the on-call part. Barb's been at the USPS for 26 years and she's ready to quit every day. :funny:

For the life of me I can't think of another viable occupation. :shrug: Maybe teaching guitar and bass.

[syf350]

Your wife and my sister need to get together....my sister breeds Gypsy Vanner horses....all she wants is a farm.



I don't know of any butcher shops up in the mountains......then again, I don't get up there near as often as I used to. No telling what's up there now.

I wouldn't mind having a home on a little bit of land....nothing too crazy, but a couple of nicer barns maybe. A lot of people like having mountain weddings, I wouldn't think it too hard to set up a small venue. Cater the food, have a nice little setting for it, and I'd be able to photograph it.

Either that, or get a bunch of old campers to fix up and rent out on weekends! (not the best money maker, but I bet it would be fun) :D

i have seriously considered this the last couple of years. with our military presence down here, I bet we could do well doing that.

[Kerrmudgeon]

Rob, you guys should open one of those gourmet food trucks! They are the biggest food biz right now and you certainly have the skills. If I was going to get back into the food industry that's what I would do. Low overhead, and go to where the business is. Then you are free to move/live anywhere you want without being tied to a job
You can set your own hours too! :sneaks::seasix:

[Yamma]

I just really have to caution you about having to deal with Bridezilla week in and week out.

I guess you never read my old blog.....I was quite used to working with crazies. :seasix: :D

[lander]

Tell you what....you open the butcher shop and I'll open the BBQ Shack next door and we'll be set. :seasix:

I'm tired of the IT stuff myself...been doing it for too long and now I'm doing it for the wrong person. I want a complete shift myself and the only other thing I'm good at is cooking.

[DAB]

I looked into starting a woodworking business. Way too many rules, taxes too high. Screw it. It'll stay a hobby.

If you ever stop by, I'll give you a hand making something in my shop. You can crash in the guesthouse.

[lspencer534]

:yesnod: Don't forget the Columbian trade routes...drive a boat twice a year & you're set for the whole year.

In a slightly more serious response, my wife REALLLY wants to run a horse stable.

Oh, Gawd, no! Anything but that! Horses are the most expensive hobby in the world! Dealing with prima donna horse owners is horrible. Example: I caught a boarder giving her horse all the hay he could eat, and I asked her why she was doing that. "Oh, it won't hurt him!", was her reply. Uh...no...but it sure is expensive.

[snide]

Oh, Gawd, no! Anything but that! Horses are the most expensive hobby in the world! Dealing with prima donna horse owners is horrible. Example: I caught a boarder giving her horse all the hay he could eat, and I asked her why she was doing that. "Oh, it won't hurt him!", was her reply. Uh...no...but it sure is expensive.

Did you cut the bitch for eating up your profit?

[Stangkiller]

Oh, Gawd, no! Anything but that! Horses are the most expensive hobby in the world! Dealing with prima donna horse owners is horrible. Example: I caught a boarder giving her horse all the hay he could eat, and I asked her why she was doing that. "Oh, it won't hurt him!", was her reply. Uh...no...but it sure is expensive.

:yesnod: The day we can afford for her to own a horse stable..is the day I take delivery of a Viking fishing boat. :rofl:

[Rob]

I just really have to caution you about having to deal with Bridezilla week in and week out.

:seasix: I said the same thing last week. I would rather work with animals or landscapes.

hell, I would rather wrestle rattlesnakes than deal with brides for a living

[Grey Ghost]

I wouldn't mind having a home on a little bit of land....nothing too crazy, but a couple of nicer barns maybe. A lot of people like having mountain weddings, I wouldn't think it too hard to set up a small venue. Cater the food, have a nice little setting for it, and I'd be able to photograph it.


I noticed several of them gone out of biz. my last time up there. I don't know the reason though...rent, cost, bridezillas. It is still a popular place for it.


I too am in IT and have just about had it with the constant "learning" of new/changing technology.


Same here, I was so tired of trying to keep up the certs, etc...

Rob, you guys should open one of those gourmet food trucks! They are the biggest food biz right now and you certainly have the skills. If I was going to get back into the food industry that's what I would do. Low overhead, and go to where the business is. Then you are free to move/live anywhere you want without being tied to a job
You can set your own hours too! :sneaks::seasix:

See # 11

[Olustee bus]

I would check out Chattanooga. Good location, good town.

Ok, I am going with starting a food truck in Chattanooga, going to Knoxville, gatlinburg, pigeon forge when things are happening (football, cruise ins, change of leaves). don't work on Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays.

If there is any other decision you need help with, give me a call.

Oh, one other thing, get enough property to grow high quality hops.

[Rob]

Oh, one other thing, get enough property to grow high quality hops.

I do still want to make sure I have some land regardless of where we move so that I can grow my hops. :datawiz:

[Stangkiller]

I do still want to make sure I have some land regardless of where we move so that I can grow my "hops". :datawiz:

Why not just head to Colorado, make a real good living at it :leaving:

[Bucwheat]

Rob,if you are looking at lakeside houses check out Hiwassee, that town is beautiful and the last time we camped near there, there were several houses lakefront for sale at killer prices. Oh and don't consider being a meat cutter,it's hell on the hands and back,Arthritis is a good reason to steer away from that.

[GRN ENVY]

Sell and move to Naples buy a house with an apartment suite in it or one with a guest house, I'll rent that from you as I need a new place come summer :lol:


Hey it's worth a shot

[TabuIsMe]

Good luck with whatever you guys decide to do:cert:

[kylebuck]

open an auto parts store?

[syf350]

whatever you guys do, keep me posted so i can live vicariously through you.

I would love to be able to pick up and move, especially to a waterfront home somewhere. 15 years ago when i started my business i had no idea how much of a ball and chain it would be.

[GRN ENVY]

open an auto parts store?

Eff that, BBQ restaurant, call it Smokin Dixie, I have a craving for smack

[kylebuck]

Eff that, BBQ restaurant, call it Smokin Dixie, I have a craving for smack

or "Slap yamama"

[GRN ENVY]

or "Slap yamama"

Smak yamama

[Yamma]

Eff that, BBQ restaurant, call it Smokin Dixie, I have a craving for smack

:seasix: Tourists love good BBQ

Dixie Slap Yamama. :D

only took 3 pages to go downhill. :rofl:

[snide]

:seasix: Tourists love good BBQ



only took 3 pages to go downhill. :rofl:

We're still on page 1. :confused5:

[GRN ENVY]

:seasix: Tourists love good BBQ



only took 3 pages to go downhill. :rofl:

Open one in Naples we have shit BBQ here you would be a gold mine wherever you go

[island14]

I know this guy that always has openings, the job is exciting, and the pay is very good. If you want more info, I can hook you up with a guy moving product from Afghan to Europe and North America. :D


:rofl:

[island14]

I have skills in all areas of computers - it is a matter of...I dont want to do computer stuff any more.

I was thinking something more like a bank teller...but not sure I really want to do that.

One other thing I have thought about was to dip into savings an start a small business making pickled products, jellies, and some charcuterie.

I do like the idea of a butcher though, I don't mind working with meat and a small butcher/cheese shop might be a nice thing but becoming a butcher takes years of learning to be able to do it right.

Just me but.... I got tired of the rat race years ago.


Fck all them rules, and Taxes "and shit"....


I made my way in the beginning with just a few eBay sales to start..


With your computer skills I would think you could easily make a small internet income, and also put your cooking skillz to work on a small island like the one I live on to get by. :yesnod:


You would be surprised on how little I get by on, and very comfortably.. :yesnod:

PM me anytime if interested.

:cert:

[Truck Guy]

After 36 years at my job, would love to start a home based business and slow down a little. :yesnod:

[Rob]

You would be surprised on how little I get by on, and very comfortably.. :yesnod:

PM me anytime if interested.

:cert:

I am not the one you have to convince to leave this rock...It would be Yamma that does not want to part this side of the Pacific.

[Marc]

Not sure of the regulations and rules in your area but you could purchase a liquor store, beer, wine and hard liquor as a base business and offer catering for BBQ as a side. It is a good base business since people drink regardless of the economy. Lots of side jobs can be run from it, even sell smoked meats, etc.
Not a cheap deal to start but you have a good background to start from. :yesnod:

[SteelCityBlue]

I can't remember the last time I got the reports or looked to price talent that there wasn't an opening for a drug rep in Knoxville. Yama might want to look at it.

[87 Ragtop]

Think of what you want to do job wise, then get a part-time job in the profession. That way you can "try it out" and get a feel if it is something you would like to do full time and find out what kind of future it holds without walking away from the security you currently have. I know the two of you will find success in whatever you decide to do though. :cheers:

[Yamma]

We're still on page 1. :confused5:

Some of aren't on here enough to change their settings....:D

[snide]

Some of aren't on here enough to change their settings....:D

Don't know how to do it, eh? :D

[8Up]

I worked in a lumber yard warehouse one summer, driving a forklift, shipping and receiving and stuff, it was really fun and I lost like 30 lbs, got into great shape. If I could have made money at it I would have done that forever but it was like $8 an hour so I opted to be an Engineer. The fun factor was up there though, If I could retire and do that to cover the bills I would.:seasix:

[Yamma]

Don't know how to do it, eh? :D

yes, that must be it. If only I were as wise as you. :ball:

[Truck Guy]

yes, that must be it. If only I were as big a wiseass as you. :ball:Fix't it for you :D

[Olustee bus]

This lady must have had capital to buy this goat farm but I think she is doing good internet sales. Not too far south of where you are now.

Goat Cheese by Belle Chevre | Goat Cheese Breakfast Spreads | Goat Cheese Recipes and Cooking | Gourmet Gifts (http://www.bellechevre.com/index.php)

[Stangkiller]

There's always sperm donor, don't they pay you $5 a cup or something like that?

[63C2splitter]

BBQ shack. Based on the pictures I have seen on here of some of your creations, you would do well. Simple menu, good prices, fun atmosphere, and you will stay busy.

[The_Dude]

There's always sperm donor, don't they pay you $5 a cup or something like that?
Kansas wants sperm donor to pay child support (http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2013/01/02/sperm-donor-child-support/1803725/)

[MikeB]

I have been constantly searching for the elusive "Fruit Label Applicator" position, but being in the Midwest, that's pretty much unobtainable.
:sadangel:

What keeps me here?
Grandkids. :hurray:

[Sea Six]

There's always Law Enforcement.


:)

[aj]

What about something like lawn mower/small engine repair? I know you can take classes in the DFW area at the Jr. Colleges.

[Blademaker]

If you guys want to check out some of the areas where our cabin is (Ellijay), let me know, you can stay there, we could meet you just about anytime.

Coosawattee River Resort in Ellijay, Georgia (http://coosawattee.net/)

[MrPeabody]

Drawbridge Oiler

[Bingo Fuel]

BBQ shack. Based on the pictures I have seen on here of some of your creations, you would do well. Simple menu, good prices, fun atmosphere, and you will stay busy.

I thought this too.

If you have the opportunity to change careers by choice,
and you have a hobby or interest that you really enjoy,
find a way to make that your job.
It won't seem like work and the day will go by fast.

With your IT background, you could work from home, whenever you want,
as much as you want and get paid by the task. (not a scam).

Check out Amazon Mechanical Turk. (https://www.mturk.com/mturk/welcome)
Pick the HITs you want to work on.

[bryanZ06]

I worked in a lumber yard warehouse one summer, driving a forklift, shipping and receiving and stuff, it was really fun and I lost like 30 lbs, got into great shape. If I could have made money at it I would have done that forever but it was like $8 an hour so I opted to be an Engineer. The fun factor was up there though, If I could retire and do that to cover the bills I would.:seasix:

:iagree: I did the same thing for a few years after high school and during college. It was the most fun job I've ever had.


Just FYI a forklift with pneumatic tires pulled in with the forks against a lumber rack, and a decent sized puddle of water under the tires will do a MASSIVE burnout. So I've heard. :leaving:

[xXBUDXx]

This why adults constantly ask children what they want to be when they grow up. We are looking for ideas. :D

[Allan]

No family/roots to tie you down . . . follow your dreams.

Anything contrary to the above, you and Yamma have some deep thinking to do concerning what's best for you and yours.

There are no easy answers.

[PortDawg]

:yesnod: The day we can afford for her to own a horse stable..is the day I take delivery of a Viking fishing boat. :rofl:

We board a few horses as well as our own...it IS interesting. When I figure out where I want to finish my working life, we'll sell this farm, get a bigger one where I can hunt my own land and hopefully be buried there when I die.

[PortDawg]

I haven't gotten a cert since my Windows Server 2000 MCSA. :funny:

It doesn't do me any good anymore to have a cert, especially on a resume.

..I have to get 2 now myself...New government contract rules.

[Iron Chef]

Move to Texas.

Buy property for cheap.

Open great BBQ stand with cold beer.

Hire me as a bartender.

Join the Texas Clique.

Take a schnapps.

Done.

[RxCritical]

Keep in mind most states surrounding TN have income tax and property tax on things like cars and trailers and scooters. :datawiz:

TVA sometimes has openings for IT peeps, It's a large enough company that you probably wouldn't be on call all the time. Just a thought! :cert:

[island14]

BBQ shack. Based on the pictures I have seen on here of some of your creations, you would do well. Simple menu, good prices, fun atmosphere, and you will stay busy.


I can see him setting up over in town here on just weekends for dinner only 2 days a week and getting by pretty well.

Say... just open from 5 till 10 and close up for the week. :island14:


And as you say... from what I have seen, I would be a customer for sure! :yesnod: :seasix:


I thought this too.

If you have the opportunity to change careers by choice,
and you have a hobby or interest that you really enjoy,
find a way to make that your job.
It won't seem like work and the day will go by fast.

With your IT background, you could work from home, whenever you want,
as much as you want and get paid by the task. (not a scam).

Check out Amazon Mechanical Turk. (https://www.mturk.com/mturk/welcome)
Pick the HITs you want to work on.

I know a local guy that does pretty well on odesk.com, at only 20 years old he makes twice more in an hour, than most Filipinos make here in a day. :yesnod:

[Yamma]

If you guys want to check out some of the areas where our cabin is (Ellijay), let me know, you can stay there, we could meet you just about anytime.

Coosawattee River Resort in Ellijay, Georgia (http://coosawattee.net/)

I love Ellijay - Used to drive through there every weekend on our way up to the lake house - once you get away from the chaos of the apple orchards on 53, it's not too bad. :D

We board a few horses as well as our own...it IS interesting. When I figure out where I want to finish my working life, we'll sell this farm, get a bigger one where I can hunt my own land and hopefully be buried there when I die.

.....so.....horse boarding. Say, if we find a house with a sizable barn, we could rent out that space?

I can see him setting up over in town here on just weekends for dinner only 2 days a week and getting by pretty well.

Say... just open from 5 till 10 and close up for the week. :island14:


And as you say... from what I have seen, I would be a customer for sure! :yesnod: :seasix:



Now that's not a bad idea....the places that are only open a couple days a week always seem to stay in business, and when open, are always packed. Convenience to the lake in the summer, and nice 'take out' picnics in the summer could be a popular thing. :seasix:

[snide]

There's hot dog stand for sale about a mile up the road from me...

[VatorMan]

There was a BBQ place in San Pedro Belize that was only open during lunch on Tues-Sun and it was packed. They would stay open until they sold out and then went fishing. Sounds like a good life.:D

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Lazy-Croc-BBQ/149723741130

[erickpl]

This lady must have had capital to buy this goat farm but I think she is doing good internet sales. Not too far south of where you are now.

Goat Cheese by Belle Chevre | Goat Cheese Breakfast Spreads | Goat Cheese Recipes and Cooking | Gourmet Gifts (http://www.bellechevre.com/index.php)

She is having INCREDIBLE sales. Not only Internet, but a LOT of Huntsville stores carry Belle Chevre. She was also featured on the Today show for holiday ideas. We gave 3 or 4 baskets as gifts this year.

The place is about 20 minutes from our house. :) So now we have Belle Chevre, Jack Daniels, and a few local brew places for tours (and some samples on occasion!) :)

[erickpl]

We also have a local BBQ joint that is only open 11-2 (or when the meat runs out for the day) and serves the local workers. ALWAYS packed. Guy's is from Texas and does the Texas style BBQ vs the Memphis or Carolina style BBQ's...

So it is my favorite place!

[Rob]

I have been looking around some today - one thing I need to research is the transfer of vehicles from TN to GA and if I have to pay taxes on them again.

I seem to remember that GA has some ass-backward laws about auto registrations and paying taxes on them annually in addition to a state income tax. :sadangel:

I would be willing to run a bbq shack a couple days a week. Maybe even throw in a boiled peanut stand out front to get people out of their car and smell the Q :seasix:

[Olustee bus]

What part of Georgia interests you?

[Rob]

What part of Georgia interests you?

North - up in the mountains.

Blue Ridge
Elijay
Blairsville

[kingpin]

I have nothing to help you except:
A happy wife is a happy life!

Good luck to the both of you. :cheers:

[Rob]

I have nothing to help you except:
A happy wife is a happy life!

Good luck to the both of you. :cheers:



FYI - this is not that we are unhappy about anything in our lives. We both have started to feel that there is more to life than working ourselves to death and not able to find the time to actually relax and enjoy the beauty of life around us.

We have both been blessed with awesome jobs, it is just that we both feel that there is more out there. We will continue to pray and hopefully get the guidance that we need to lead us in the right direction. I have faith it will happen, it is the patience part that I am terrible at. :rofl: (ask yamma)

[kingpin]

FYI - this is not that we are unhappy about anything in our lives. We both have started to feel that there is more to life than working ourselves to death and not able to find the time to actually relax and enjoy the beauty of life around us.

We have both been blessed with awesome jobs, it is just that we both feel that there is more out there. We will continue to pray and hopefully get the guidance that we need to lead us in the right direction. I have faith it will happen, it is the patience part that I am terrible at. :rofl: (ask yamma)

:cert:
I wasn't implying anything I was just hinting that if she likes a place a little more than you GIVE IN! :lol:

[Rob]

:cert:
I wasn't implying anything I was just hinting that if she likes a place a little more than you GIVE IN! :lol:

I know you weren't...just did not want people thinking that we are not happy or grateful for what we have currently. There are those days that you start to look back and wonder what it is all for.

:seasix:

[...Whitepower...]

After reading through this, here's my take Rob.

You don't need a lifestyle change. You need a job change. You need to loose the on call bullshit and extra hours and get a job with a company that values you as an employee and has a good work culture. Lots of companies out there now value their employees and want you to have a good work/home balance. You may think this might be easy for the guy who posted about working half a day today, but at the same time i also spent the last two days driving and visiting customers and potentials in Charlotte and Raliegh (750 miles in two days). My boss realizes there is give and take, i gave earlier in the week and i'm taking a half day today. :D

Now to do this it may require you to move away from TN as their are probably limited employment opportunities there due to the size of the surrounding cities and the limited number (as well as lack of) opportunities there in your field of employment. Are you two open to doing that?

Another thing that i think is worth mentioning is this. If you like the mountains and want to spend more time there, come up with a game plan for a cabin. This might require you to cut back on and liquidate the toys like all the scooters, camper, competition BBQ rig, etc so you can put that money toward a down payment on a small mountain cabin so you can spend holidays, weekends, and vacations there.

Set goals and prioritize. Best of luck to you two. I was in a similar sitiuation a couple years ago when i liquidated everything down to what was absolutely neccesary so that i had working capital for investing in real estate, and i came out on top in less than two years.

Be sure to play devils advocate and think of the pro's and con's of what ever you decide.

[Stangkiller]

After reading through this, here's my take Rob.

You don't need a lifestyle change. You need a job change. You need to loose the on call bullshit and extra hours and get a job with a company that values you as an employee and has a good work culture. Lots of companies out there now value their employees and want you to have a good work/home balance. Keep in mind that may require you to move away from TN as their are probably limited employment opportunities there due to the size of the surrounding cities and the limited number (as well as lack of) opportunities there in your field of employment.

Another thing that i think is worth mentioning is this. If you like the mountains and want to spend more time there, come up with a game plan for a cabin. This might require you to cut back on and liquidate the toys like all the scooters, camper, competition BBQ rig, etc so you can put that money toward a down payment on a small mountain cabin so you can spend holidays, weekends, and vacations there.

Set goals and prioritize. Best of luck to you two. I was in a similar sitiuation a couple years ago when i liquidated everything down to what was absolutely neccesary so that i had working capital for investing in real estate, and i came out on top in less than two years.

Be sure to play devils advocate and think of the pro's and con's of what ever you decide.

Good advice...Rob I've got a family Cabin in Blue Ridge, I plan to start using as often as I can....it's for rent when we're not there, and there's other rentals...dear lord renting is SO much cheaper than buying.

[erickpl]

FYI - this is not that we are unhappy about anything in our lives. We both have started to feel that there is more to life than working ourselves to death and not able to find the time to actually relax and enjoy the beauty of life around us.

We have both been blessed with awesome jobs, it is just that we both feel that there is more out there. We will continue to pray and hopefully get the guidance that we need to lead us in the right direction. I have faith it will happen, it is the patience part that I am terrible at. :rofl: (ask yamma)

Dixie, my wife and I came to that revelation too after both of our kids moved out of the house. We've gotten into a lot of hobbies (scuba, sailing, hiking, offroading, cycling, running, camping, etc), and have really gotten to take the time to do those together.

I've altered my work schedule to let me come in earlier, so I can get home earlier and spend time doing those things with my wife. Perhaps in the interim, you can alter your schedule and make things easier so you CAN spend more time doing the 'more than this' part of your life.

We love the Huntsville area, and we're not far from the mountains. We have lots of camping and hiking available within an hour or so and we're only 2 hrs from Chattanooga. If you ever want to come down this way and check out the area, let me know. We'd love to take you guys hiking. Or we could hit up a few campgrounds around the lakes here.

[...Whitepower...]

^

Good point you brought up. Have you talked to you employer about your level of frustration to see if they are willing to accommodate you in anyway with your long hours and being on call? If they value you, they may be willing work something out.

Maybe play the "i'm recently married and don't get to spend any time with my wife and she's starting to give me shit" card. If your boss is a married guy he'll give you a week off on the spot.. :D

[Blademaker]

After reading through this, here's my take Rob.

You don't need a lifestyle change. You need a job change. You need to loose the on call bullshit and extra hours and get a job with a company that values you as an employee and has a good work culture. Lots of companies out there now value their employees and want you to have a good work/home balance. You may think this might be easy for the guy who posted about working half a day today, but at the same time i also spent the last two days driving and visiting customers and potentials in Charlotte and Raliegh (750 miles in two days). My boss realizes there is give and take, i gave earlier in the week and i'm taking a half day today. :D

Now to do this it may require you to move away from TN as their are probably limited employment opportunities there due to the size of the surrounding cities and the limited number (as well as lack of) opportunities there in your field of employment. Are you two open to doing that?

Another thing that i think is worth mentioning is this. If you like the mountains and want to spend more time there, come up with a game plan for a cabin. This might require you to cut back on and liquidate the toys like all the scooters, camper, competition BBQ rig, etc so you can put that money toward a down payment on a small mountain cabin so you can spend holidays, weekends, and vacations there.

Set goals and prioritize. Best of luck to you two. I was in a similar sitiuation a couple years ago when i liquidated everything down to what was absolutely neccesary so that i had working capital for investing in real estate, and i came out on top in less than two years.

Be sure to play devils advocate and think of the pro's and con's of what ever you decide.

:iagree:
And there's a lot of foreclosures up in that area, as well as people that have fell out of love with their 2nd home that are really wanting to sell.

[Yamma]

After reading through this, here's my take Rob.

You don't need a lifestyle change. You need a job change. You need to loose the on call bullshit and extra hours and get a job with a company that values you as an employee and has a good work culture. Lots of companies out there now value their employees and want you to have a good work/home balance. You may think this might be easy for the guy who posted about working half a day today, but at the same time i also spent the last two days driving and visiting customers and potentials in Charlotte and Raliegh (750 miles in two days). My boss realizes there is give and take, i gave earlier in the week and i'm taking a half day today. :D

Now to do this it may require you to move away from TN as their are probably limited employment opportunities there due to the size of the surrounding cities and the limited number (as well as lack of) opportunities there in your field of employment. Are you two open to doing that?

Another thing that i think is worth mentioning is this. If you like the mountains and want to spend more time there, come up with a game plan for a cabin. This might require you to cut back on and liquidate the toys like all the scooters, camper, competition BBQ rig, etc so you can put that money toward a down payment on a small mountain cabin so you can spend holidays, weekends, and vacations there.

Set goals and prioritize. Best of luck to you two. I was in a similar sitiuation a couple years ago when i liquidated everything down to what was absolutely neccesary so that i had working capital for investing in real estate, and i came out on top in less than two years.

Be sure to play devils advocate and think of the pro's and con's of what ever you decide.

A big reason for wanting to move to a place with land is to have room for said toys. :seasix:

Our house is packed full, while we are in a good neighborhood, we would certainly not miss anyone in it (well, just the neighbor across the street). Definitely would not miss the drama or crazy cat lady next door.

[Yerf Dog]

A big reason for wanting to move to a place with land is to have room for said toys. :seasix:

Our house is packed full,

My theory is you expand into whatever space you have available.

[Rob]

My theory is you expand into whatever space you have available.

HOA will not let us "expand" any more - we need to move if we want more room.

[Grey Ghost]

Jasper is another popular area. I have a cousin that lives there. She and her husband both work in Atl. but, enjoy some seclusion, land, and mtn. stuff with not too bad a commute to work.

[island14]

Now that's not a bad idea....the places that are only open a couple days a week always seem to stay in business, and when open, are always packed. Convenience to the lake in the summer, and nice 'take out' picnics in the summer could be a popular thing. :seasix:


I would be willing to run a bbq shack a couple days a week. Maybe even throw in a boiled peanut stand out front to get people out of their car and smell the Q :seasix:

When I saw pics of your cook rig I always wondered if you served food at the Fairs, and Carnivals type of things.

Not sure who you have to know to get into it, but it seems like those guys make plenty of money. :yesnod:

I think it would be fun to travel and follow the circuit.. :seasix:

But on a slower pace.. maybe just setting up somewhere where this is plenty of traffic with a short menu, near a lake would be fun on the weekends. :island14:

[repo]

Interesting discussion.

First thing is your income will more than likely be drastically cut whether you start a business or take a job doing something you like. Most people who make good money are either self employed or work a ton of hours. ( on call included).

Second. Any thoughts of being self employed and working less is crazy. If you own your own business it consumes you, even more so than a job. So everyone saying to get a restaurant or food truck is crazy. Why ruin a nice hobby that you love? And having to do it every day would do just that.

Thirdly. Everyone wants to work from home and do / sell something on the internet. If someone has a fresh idea, feel free to tighten me up with the info.:shots:

Fourth. Health insurance. I pay $1200.00 a month and it goes up daily it seems. Not sure any mom and pop gig is going to provide any assistance.

That being said, I would find a computer job, home based, with maybe a 40 hour work schedule, but with a time frame that if you want to work the 40, you could do it in 2 days. ( or something like that). My brother just got a gig like that making good dough.

That being said. Twenty five years ago I wasn't happy with my job. No kids, not married and I quit and took a chance. Glad I did, never look back, and didn't want to be 60 years old and say "what if".

Good luck!

[repo]

I guess in theory you could be self employed and work less. Not sure the income would substantiate any life style of substance though.

Plus, to me being self employed means the sky is the limit. The harder you work, the more you make. I know this regime in Govt doesnt believe that, but that's another story.

I am actually working today. I have a guaranteed $600.00 on two jobs that will take 4 hours, with another one worth $450.00 and 4 more hours. That one is a maybe, as it might not be there.

Of course being self employed and making good money is a big incentive.:dance:

[kylebuck]

I would love to open a bait shop on a trophy fish lake.

[repo]

I would love to open a bait shop on a trophy fish lake.

And I would love to rent jet skis at Captiva beach.

Lets talk real world.

[repo]

Here is another problem. Most businesses revolve around people, unless they are internet based.

The farther you move out from population, the less customers you have unless you want a nice compute.

Just a simple thought, that's all.

[island14]

People got to eat.. and love to eat, make a good food.. they will come :yesnod:

[kylebuck]

And I would love to rent jet skis at Captiva beach.

Lets talk real world.

Im sorry... your dream may be out of reach but I believe mine may be obtainable in my lifetime.

[island14]

Im sorry... your dream may be out of reach but I believe mine may be obtainable in my lifetime.

Marketing is important Joe...


Work it into bait shop and Filipino food store, they love those dried minnows left on the dock. :D