Saturday, September 18, 2010

When does everyday feel like a Saturday?

I have to keep reminding myself what day of the week it is. When you're unemployed, every day feels like a Saturday. Unfortunately, I can't have a good time and spend any money, because I don't know when my next paycheck will arrive. Because my former employer had "Educational Services" in their name, the State thinks they were a school. This may delay any payments for up to four weeks. You think they could add a note to their system that says "NOT A SCHOOL" so this wouldn't happen every time. I guess after this, I won't have to worry about it anymore.

The photo this week was taken below the High Falls dam in Marinette County. It's a very scenic area and a great place for taking pictures any time of the year. I don't think I could ever make a living as a photographer. Taking photos for Ebay listings is challenging enough. It seems like my sales have dropped significantly since school started. I've been hunting around for things to sell on Ebay, but I just haven't found the right item yet. It would be nice to specialize in something that people want and need, because I know all the salable cans in my beer can collection will be gone soon. I was reading the forums last week where people were asking if it was possible to make a living selling on Ebay. The biggest problem seems to be getting your hands on low cost items for your listings. Some sellers work with whole sale suppliers and others claim that estate sales are the best places to find product. It all comes down to "buy low, sell higher" and anything that can be sold for a profit is most likely already being offered by someone on Ebay.

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