November 25, 200916 yr It's something I'm thinking about obtaining. I know the market isn't exactly booming and bustling, but maybe there's still decent money in it. I need to do something during much more productive than doing odd jobs and failing at finding full-time work during this period of "downtime" I'm having while I figure out what course of action I should take during college. Perhaps a local firm will hire me and give me a decent salary plus commission. And say if the degree I obtain in college fails to find me permanent full-time work for a period of one or two years, this could be something I can fall back on. I wonder how long it would take to get one outside of an "online course" setting, although it appears online courses cost about $500 bucks to enroll in and take six months to complete. Can anyone dish out some criticism and some facts here? Edited November 25, 200916 yr by whiteknight
November 25, 200916 yr I've heard from friends that getting the license is fine, but you have to work hard to make good money, so its not necessarily good part-time work.
November 25, 200916 yr Author I've heard from friends that getting the license is fine, but you have to work hard to make good money, so its not necessarily good part-time work. As long as there is better money to be made than what I make now, hard work is fine by me. I put down flooring for a period of time. Now that's what I consider some hard work. On the bright side, you can make a lot of cash in a hurry doing it.
November 25, 200916 yr This thought has crossed my mind as well from time to time, but I have never pursued it.
November 25, 200916 yr I think most real estate companies are pure commission. In fact, you may have to pay them to be part of it, because you have to pay for the licensing of having the name (Like ReMax or Century 21) and you have to pay for advertising etc.
November 25, 200916 yr As long as there is better money to be made than what I make now, hard work is fine by me. I put down flooring for a period of time. Now that's what I consider some hard work. On the bright side, you can make a lot of cash in a hurry doing it. Yes, but flooring, you can get overflow from some contracters or put up flyers in supermarkets. As someone else noted, you work for commissions in RE and likely have to pay to be a part of a thriving office. It takes time to build up a base, and as lowest man in the RE office, you get the scraps... unless you hang around the office grabbing the first person that walks in the door. And many potential clients are 'tire kickers'. RE, to me, is something you have to be completely out of work to do, as you are going to donate most of your time and need to be available from 7a-9p, if you are lucky enough to show some houses. It also takes a ton of persuasion. I'm not saying its impossible, there are lots of agents out there, I just think these schools/classes make it look too easy.
November 25, 200916 yr My cousin is in the real estate business and it is NOT a market you want to be in right now.
November 25, 200916 yr It seems that Google thinks this thread should have a beauty school ad on it. Maybe you should try that?
November 25, 200916 yr I've heard from friends that getting the license is fine, but you have to work hard to make good money, so its not necessarily good part-time work. +1 Lots of empty houses to sell....
November 26, 200916 yr Author It seems that Google thinks this thread should have a beauty school ad on it. Maybe you should try that? Put up yer dukes. We's-a fightin over dat'un.
November 26, 200916 yr There are lots of things you can learn to do at the school. Hairdresser Manicurist Pedicurist Waxing people Anal bleaching facials coloring hair massage
November 26, 200916 yr Author Hairdresser Nope. Manicurist No thanks. Pedicurist What's the difference between that and the last one again? Aren't they just about the same thing? Waxing people Unless I get to see and wax a specific region on Kate Beckinsale, I'll pass. Anal bleaching I never want to see another "RING AROUND THE COLLAR!" commercial again. facials Hmmmm ... it depends on what sort of facial. And who. coloring hair massage No and no unless I'm the one getting a message and the ending is a happy one. Edited November 26, 200916 yr by whiteknight
November 26, 200916 yr There are lots of things you can learn to do at the school. Hairdresser Manicurist Pedicurist Waxing people Anal bleaching facials coloring hair massage
November 26, 200916 yr I never want to see another "RING AROUND THE COLLAR!" commercial again. So anal bleaching is still in then? You didn't say no . . .
November 26, 200916 yr Back on topic... Read this book: http://www.amazon.com/Success-Dummies-Business-Personal-Finance/dp/0471799556/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1259215575&sr=8-3 Edited November 26, 200916 yr by Croc
November 26, 200916 yr Author So anal bleaching is still in then? You didn't say no . . . Read between the lines, good sir.
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