“As a personal shopper, I had to plan the shopping schedule for the client, find suitable deals and stick to the budget. It felt quite awkward at the time, because such things are personal. For instance, they asked me to help them find the perfect gift for an event they had to attend, or get them a particular dress or shirt in a pre-decided colour and size. I made sure I was presentable, too, and for that I had to borrow from my parents. It turned out to be a successful job for a dropout architecture student.”
“Chocolates are always in demand, and unlike the ones I used to make in the factory, I decided I could make better ones at home. I was fed up with commuting every day, therefore I felt comfortable working from home from the very beginning. But, to make sure I did a good job, I attended a small course where I learned new techniques from an expert. Now I am very proud of my success, especially since the factory where I had worked turned out to be a failure as soon as I left.”
“My elder sister knew I was creative, so she came up with an idea for me to decorate houses to host parties and small events. I’m grateful for that. The only equipment I needed was my creativity and imagination. I worked throughout the year for all kinds of celebrations: birthdays, anniversaries, baby showers, and all kinds of parties. And it paid off! My parents supported me and even refused to take back the money I had borrowed for some course tuition. That was their investment, they said.”
“The first step was to get informed about herb gardening. I started by reading books on the topic, joining herb-growing clubs, and obtaining information online. It seemed it would be easy to start the business, although eventually I spent a lot of time learning how to devise a plan, outlining the types of herbs I would grow and how to promote myself. The plan wasn’t very sophisticated. I didn’t think it was going to be as costly as it was. That’s why I owe a lot to my friend who was willing to invest.”
“Custom branded T-shirts are becoming more popular these days so I started a T-shirt printing business, trying to prove my father was wrong about my business skills. It seemed to be easy at first because the tools and technology for designing and printing, which I had to purchase, made the process extremely simple. The difficult part was building a brand to stand out from the competition. Being quite naive and eager to make money quickly, I’m struggling to pay my debts now. If only I’d thought twice.”
“I have always loved animals and volunteered at the local animal shelter after my friend had to quit because of his allergies. We started planning our trip to Europe so I needed money and pet-sitting seemed a fun home business for me. I could stay in the house or visit several times a day to check the animals. Along with feeding animals, I had to walk the dogs and spend time with the pets, playing with them. Unfortunately, there were too many clients so I had to turn down some of them, and deciding which one was tough. My sister is into animals, too, so she sometimes helps me out.”
Which person at first felt uncomfortable during their job?
Which person found it quite easy to change their work routine?
Which person followed the advice of a professional?
Which person says they depended on help from a partner?
Which person abandoned their career plan?
Which person had to make difficult choices?
Which person started working for free?
Which person quit their job?
Which person earned enough to return their debts?
Which person needed special equipment?
Which person spent more money than they intended?
Which person wishes they had not chosen that line of work?
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