tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9176007711635280067.post4963263142100153551..comments2024-02-05T05:29:03.549-07:00Comments on GIY: Goth It Yourself: Time for a Major Life ChoiceJ.Banehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17195276109146618481noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9176007711635280067.post-88757867044700349702013-01-22T20:17:54.574-07:002013-01-22T20:17:54.574-07:00Yes, there are lots of resources. There are Small ...Yes, there are lots of resources. There are Small Business Development Centers at the city, state and federal levels, and universities offer adult education courses. <br /><br />I've actually run small businesses before (for myself and others). The mechanics of running the business should be no problem, it's the selling/getting enough clients that I'm concerned about.J.Banehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17195276109146618481noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9176007711635280067.post-53446409221702037522013-01-22T07:30:10.700-07:002013-01-22T07:30:10.700-07:00Hmm. I suppose you could always try the new job an...Hmm. I suppose you could always try the new job and see how you feel about it, but you'll know better. I have no idea what it's like in the US, but I'm pretty sure you can get advice and support for starting up a business in the UK - is there anything like that you could perhaps look into?<br /><br />Thanks a bunch! :DFiona C. https://www.blogger.com/profile/05182195892673926740noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9176007711635280067.post-85804327876635179302013-01-20T10:24:08.592-07:002013-01-20T10:24:08.592-07:00I think the new position would be an improvement, ...I think the new position would be an improvement, but whether it would be *enough* of an improvement... I don't know.<br /><br />I've done extensive research in the years since I discovered the existence of the organizing profession. Funny enough, I have a degree in Marketing, which taught me sales techniques but did not make me more comfortable using them.<br /><br />Yes, you can link to my list. Thanks for asking. And good luck on your new blog! :)J.Banehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17195276109146618481noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9176007711635280067.post-47137273369015223562013-01-20T10:11:20.304-07:002013-01-20T10:11:20.304-07:00There is such a thing. The major player around her...There is such a thing. The major player around here is The Container Store. They carry an astounding array of hyper-specialized storage solutions (such as a plastic container shaped like a loaf of bread).<br /><br />Indeed! I would love to help if I were there!J.Banehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17195276109146618481noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9176007711635280067.post-27142156395728843162013-01-20T05:45:25.161-07:002013-01-20T05:45:25.161-07:00I hope, whatever you do, it all works out for you ...I hope, whatever you do, it all works out for you - obviously I would say make sure you're secure financially before starting your own business, but you've done that already! You said it's chaotic and stressful with a bad environment, but will the new position be any improvement on that?<br /><br />I'm tempted to say chuck it and go pursue your own dream job, but you'll know what's best! You'd need to have a serious look at how you're going to promote your business, and some market research is always a good thing - who would be interested, what do they want, what would they be willing to pay, etc. <br /><br /><br />(P.s. I'm just starting up my own blog and was going to include my own to do list, inspired in part by yours - I was just going to link to it, if that's okay. :) )Fiona C. https://www.blogger.com/profile/05182195892673926740noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9176007711635280067.post-70669426249696899462013-01-19T12:19:41.977-07:002013-01-19T12:19:41.977-07:00Maybe you can get a part-time job at some sort of ...Maybe you can get a part-time job at some sort of store where you could also promote yourself and pick up some clients? Is there such a thing as an organizational store where you buys things to organize your life? I really don't know!! <br /><br />Too bad you don't live here because I could surely use your help with a bit of organizing/downsizing at the moment!! :DInsomniac's Attichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11713662124096176176noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9176007711635280067.post-84316646735277465772013-01-19T10:14:43.723-07:002013-01-19T10:14:43.723-07:00Yes, that's true. I'm lucky that the type ...Yes, that's true. I'm lucky that the type of work I do is always in demand, so it shouldn't be too hard to find a new job. Thank you! J.Banehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17195276109146618481noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9176007711635280067.post-51374520159707020952013-01-19T10:11:13.088-07:002013-01-19T10:11:13.088-07:00Yikes! What a dreadful situation you were in! It a...Yikes! What a dreadful situation you were in! It angers me that sexist crap like that is allowed to continue. I hope things will continue to improve for you.<br /><br />My situation is basically this: I joined the company in its infancy; there were about 22 people in the office. Over 4.5 years, the company has grown rapidly - we're approaching 250 employees - but has never really grown out of being a start-up. I stayed, thinking things will get better soon... things will get better soon... but they haven't improved much. The chaos still reigns.<br /><br />I tend to stay with things too long, determined to solve the problem - like, "Damn it, I WILL make this work!" But I think I've run out of optimism in this case. The worst part is that I feel I accomplished almost nothing. I spent most of my time babysitting the former CEO and the Board of Directors. :(<br />J.Banehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17195276109146618481noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9176007711635280067.post-82085200415526138692013-01-19T09:46:13.671-07:002013-01-19T09:46:13.671-07:00Thank you! I'd planned to save up money a litt...Thank you! I'd planned to save up money a little longer before venturing out on my own, but maybe the time has already come. The profession would definitely suit me. :)J.Banehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17195276109146618481noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9176007711635280067.post-70348732419390228502013-01-19T07:42:20.546-07:002013-01-19T07:42:20.546-07:00My five cents:
Follow your dreams, even if you are...My five cents:<br />Follow your dreams, even if you aren't quite sure how to begin (selling yourself). The worst that can happen is that it doesn't take off and you will go back to what you obviously already know how to do well. Good luck!Ms Misantropiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03200076221996543289noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9176007711635280067.post-85111145911041522282013-01-19T05:23:25.706-07:002013-01-19T05:23:25.706-07:00I quit my job of 4.5 years in April. I didn't...I quit my job of 4.5 years in April. I didn't want to, because I liked what I was doing, but it became apparent that a guy on the floor felt like it was his mission in life to belittle and objectify me (with HR telling me I was lying and management willing to admit there was a problem, but unwilling to do anything about it), I had to leave. The culture there was like a frat house (no joke, the staff was 95% male and management would openly talk about porn and sneaking around on their wives/GFs like it was an accomplishment).<br /><br />Once I had made the decision, the dominoes rapidly fell and I was in my new job soon after. The first two weeks were rough. I wept pretty much every night. And after that... it all just kind of clicked into place. No one was harassing me. No one cared that I was pierced, inked, and purple-haired. I did my job, and did it well, and was not an unpleasant person to work with, so no one gave me problems.<br /><br />There are things I miss about the old job, but I don't regret leaving. Actually, my regret is that I waited so long to leave. So only knowing limited circumstances of your situation, my advice would be to leave your current job. You've given the new position a fair chance, and it didn't work. You don't need the stress and chaos of that job.Pixel Pixiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17464601854437518024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9176007711635280067.post-2092597403165672222013-01-18T19:32:35.806-07:002013-01-18T19:32:35.806-07:00Good luck with whatever you decide! I hope you pur...Good luck with whatever you decide! I hope you pursue professional organising as it really suits your personality! Whatever you decide will be the right decision! :)midnightgothichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08831670651046923060noreply@blogger.com