I am an unemployed Industrial Chemist, unemployed Java Programmer and now self-employed, which I will have to say is the most satisfying employ I have ever had through 19 years of different professions and muck-a-rounds. (Except for bringing up kids!!)
My job involves working long hours but I choose them, talking to people, getting payed cash daily, no boss, holidays whenever I want them, good money and work outdoors. Yes it is true!
Anyone for a Taxi?Cheers,
Alex.[
] Always look on straight ahead, you will slow down if you look sideways [8]Hi folks,
Mainly the so-called “professional” jobs here. Perhaps we are the only ones who can afford a computer[?].
I am a mechanical draftsman by training but I have had many businesses over the last 30+ years. Truckie, gardener, indoor cricket centre, mechanic, three aquarium shops and contract drafting doing house plans and currently designing industrial and commercial steel buildings for a company in Brisbane. I work from home and have done for some years now. You really have to be strict with time management for SOHO type work to succeed-too many distractions[]Have a great day
Robert
Veni, Vidi, Vici
Hi to all, I work in Disability Accomodation (for the Dept.of Human Services).I have been working in the same job for twenty years.It’s ok. I am new to investing and have just finished reading Steve Mcknight’s book. I live in country Victoria, own my own house, have a deposit saved for an IP and I’m ready to take the big leap!
Hi all,
I WAS a corporate travel consultant. I now consider myself full time mum and property investor.
Mel,
How do I get in touch with you to discuss mortgage broker matters and our financial situation. Feel like current bank is becoming too stifling as we try and go forward with more IPs.
Ange & Dougall.
Howdy []Great to see more new folk pouring in – all from IT! I’m a mortgage broker and novice property/share investor from Brisbane. Love this site, look forward to more posts from you all!
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MelMorning,
I am 27 next Thursday and work in Financial Services and also sing in a Covers Band (Cool Hand Joe’s Allstars http://www.geocities.comthe_chja)
I have been made redundant but the date is very much up in the air.
I want to move into Mortgage Broking or work for a Mortgage provider when I finsh up and study Property Valuation part-time.
It fantastic hearing everyones little storys.
Cheers
TeyluHi,
I’m in the Army and have been for the last ten years. Love just about every minute. I’m a jack of all trades and a master of none! I specialise in Finance and I love being an Instructor.
I get to work extremely long hours, most weekends, get to do lots of courses around the country and also get deployed overseas. Doesn’t leave much time to buy IP’s, but I’m always reading and on the lookout for opportunities.
I currently have 1 x PPOR (currently renovating), 3 x Rentals, 1 x JV Wrap and 1 x JV Quick Cash deal settling shortly.
Just remember to stay focused and believe in yourself. You are the only one who can change your own situation for the better. Just get out and do it![8D]
Rae[
]Im a Analyst/Programmer too..about 14years now..
im 35yo and I want to leave work for the good relaxing life !.There seems to be heaps of IT people here, funny that !
[}]Hi Everyone,
I thought I might as well throw my hat in the ring as well
I am an IT consultant during the day, Lifestlye Planner at night and property investor in my spare time
Life is to short to be doing only one thing at any one time – so long as you are doing what you do well!
Enjoy your day.
Cheers
Tim Wilson
Ho hum another ex IT. 27 years – programming, analyst / prog, proj admin and mgmnt. Looking for a new challenge !
Hope u all have a great day []Hi all,
What a mighty post and introductions we’ve got here.
Investing is for everyone and it can be made simple.
Anyone who hasn’t introduced himself/herself yet?
Lawry73
Hello !I work in Sydney for a fund manager in a treasury operations role looking after liquidity needs of Commercial Property Trusts. Been at this role for 2 1/2 years.
I’m also studying to be a Financial Planner.
Aiming to get my first IP by April next year [
]ATT: BEANCOUNTER!!
in answer to your statement about there not being any real estate agents or property managers on the site, guess what!!![
] I’m 27 and located in Cranbourne Vic.Brought first property at 19 and never looked back.
Now only working part-time and spend the rest of my time painting, cleaning and doing all those lovely landlord duties!!
Spend spare time hunting up the next purchase.
Consider myself very well debt leveraged, (If I sold one propety, I would own another 3 outright) and am fairly strict on my buying criteria.
Oh, and before you ask, no, I did’not win tattslotto, nor was I given anything other than some encouragement to get on my way!
In fact I had heaps of trouble getting loans in the begining considering my age and most likely my sex (believe it or not I was told to bring my husband in to speak to him. When I told him I was not married, he said bring in your parents!)[
!]My motto now is: “You can help me, but you can’t stop me!!”
Hi all,
Well I work for a Holden Dealership as a Aftermarket/Customer Service Manager. I’ve dabbled in Selling cars but its just not me. I’m not bored with my job because everyday is something different especially dealing with the public. I do have lots of spare time because as you’d realise my jobs a waiting game. I love this forum, its given me so many ideas which I’m grateful for.Hi all, great to see that so many people are into property in spare time and making it work – I hope!!
I am a Paramedic in Queensland, working in the Education Centre.
Bought my first property age 20, 11 years ago, and have been playing in realestate on and off since then. Currently hold two IPs and PPOR in Brisbane. Great area to have been buying in in past 18 months – good gains all round – getting harder and harder to find the gems now though!!
LRHi all,
Am a doctor. Dislike the way the govt. is destroying health care. Would like to not have to worry about costs when treating a human being…
Sorry i’ll stop now.Great forum. Have never been addicted before[
]Have 2IPs, selling one. No PPOR (took me ages to work out what that meant…). Not generally too savy with the $ stuff. Wish they taught Money101 at uni… actually “they” probably would have taught me the wrong thing anyhow [
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ps. yes fears of increasing litigation…[
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pps. just got my insurance premium… cringeHI All,
Been great reading everyones background and jobs.
10 years Army – electronics apprenticeship
4 years Hewlett Packard (now Agilent) – servicing electronic commmunications test equipment
last 5 years sales specialist electronic & electrical equipment for a small family coy.Really want to have my own business, maybe back home in Tas, but doing something completely different. Currently studying an MBA to give myself the best opportunity to make it work if I do take the plunge. Do have something unique in mind, but hope I don’t get to it too late.
About to take the plunge into the first IP – wish me luck!
Regards, D[8D][8D]
Hi All,
I’m a mortgage/finance broker, with a National company with Construction homes,Land Development and Real Estate Agencies combined.
Never boredHi there,
I noticed I’m not the only RN, Rita is too [8D] Although, I’d never go back to general nursing, now that I’ve helped birth babies [
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Rau, what type of Dr are you? General, specialist? I’m not going to even start on the health care system woes… we need a forum on that on its own []
Slick41, don’t you just love those Agilent shares, NOT. As soon as HP merged with Agilent, HP’s shares dropped. How do you like working for HP/Agilent anyway?
Cheers all,
Love reading the posts
Sooshie []“small steps make the journey” (SAS)
Hi Everyone
I’ve never seen so much talent in the one place. My name is John if you hadn’t already guessed. Currently in the ACT and moving to Victoria round December. I was running my own pub for a while, currently in IT security and in the not to distance future renovating houses. I love getting dirty and demolishing stuff. Happily married with two crazy kids, driving my wife and I crazy.
Johnb
PS Such: I think telstra are a great bunch of people. Just this morning they phoned me up just to tell me I had an Outstanding Account[
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