Linda, Strangely I do not think my content or networking has been up to par recently. Finding time outside of the job is problematic. I will become a very good blogger, I hope!

Aaron, Thanks for the long comment. I am so surprised that I have managed to keep such great bloggers as regular readers here, especially as I have not been proviing well enough recently.
I did work in graphics full-time for many years. As I mentioned to Opal I ran my own business and was free-lance. I plan to also do some freelance here and yes it pays great but is sporadic. However one week Graphics work earns me the same as a month in the kitchen. Ideally I would manage to avoid more than a few days a month but if it is offered I would have to take it.
Yuwie is going to be my next step, I have been threatening to sign up since you started mentioning it but never gotten around to it. I will do thins morning though!
You are always a great help and have links to so many great looking little money makers. I believe strongly is spreading your wings to incorporate many streams of income so hopefully you will see a whole range of small and big projects coming from me.

Thanks Guys. Your frank honesty and willingness of support and help is overwhelming!

All I can say is this: Pour your heart and soul into it, and be sure to keep an eagle’s eye on your finances. Set a monetary goal timetable…and stick to it! If things don’t seem to be paying off enough for you to meet your obligations (bills and such), then quickly move into doing something that does…like the dreaded J.O.B. Keep in mind, you can always work the job thing while you diligently build the other things on the side, until which time they efficiently support you, and the job no longer needed!

I take it you’ve worked full-time in graphics before? Did it pay you well? If so, then I’d say to keep that one as your plan B in the event that the online thing doesn’t build quickly enough. Either way, I assume that working in graphics again would be more rewarding and fulfilling than the kitchen job (though possibly harder to secure quickly), and if you’re anything like me, those are two things that you definitely look for. Heck, that’s why we blog, isn’t it?!

Btw, have you looked into Yuwie yet? If not, then be sure to take a look at my blog posts on it. It’s definitely an easy way to make some extra money on the side…and in the long run, a lot of money! It’s a longterm earner, but that’s really the only way complete financial freedom and stability are achieved to begin with.

Anyway, be sure to shoot me an email or leave me a comment to let me know if there’s anything with which I can help!

Shine on,
Aaron

PS: My apologies for such a looooong comment. I want nothing more than ultimate success for you, and so, I simply couldn’t find any fewer words in which to put it.

Yeah, so here’s to The Random Forest EXPLODING in lush, green monetary growth!!!

Lynne, Thanks very much.

Brown, I am sure I will be over your way very much for hints and tips.

Dards, Thanks Mum (and Steve)…. You are my backup plan

I think the idea is very feasible but like all jobs will take a lot of hard work. In the blogging business, in my opinion, it comes down to one thing and that’s content. Good content that speaks to a large audience. Then networking.

You seem to have a grasp on both those so I think you’ll do well.

I would be constantly thinking about I need to do this in order to make my bills. Also, I might be willing to take lower paying jobs to accomplish that. The situation I’m at now I can choose what I want however, I see many people get trapped they want to work at home but they haven’t thought out the plan. They just do it. In freelance writing I’ve surpassed quite a few people because they didn’t plan accordingly. They have to take those low paying jobs to get by. I don’t. It’s a lot of work especially in the beginning, but it’s worth it.

Making money online is a business. You still have to follow some basic business principles in order to be successful. I believe that is what separate those that do well from those that fail.

I could go on about this topic but I won’t.

I think if you’re brutally and completely honest with yourself, your habits and how much you can make, you’ll be able to answer things for yourself. But I the trick is you have to be REALLY honest.