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Topic: If microstock is not your full-time, what else do you do?

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adijr

« on: January 27, 2011, 11:59 »

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Out of curiosity

We probably have a diverse group of people?

I'll start: I'm a graduate student in CS.


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cthoman

« Reply #1 on: January 27, 2011, 12:04 »

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Freelance illustrator and designer.


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stockmarketer

« Reply #2 on: January 27, 2011, 12:10 »

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"Jack of all trades (master of none?)" in a business office. Small enough company that I can have my hands in a lot of areas... product planning, events, design, etc... never boring. I actually enjoy it.

Microstock a well-paying hobby, working on it a few hours at night... at least for now.


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Magnum

« Reply #3 on: January 27, 2011, 12:15 »

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Erlier I worked as a roofer in my own small company. Microstock woke up my interest for photography, and got me to start with 3d. And now after 2-3 years I´m a wellpaid 3d artist on a big company. Thanks for the inspiration:)


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Perry

« Reply #4 on: January 27, 2011, 12:22 »

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I shoot comissioned work.


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packerguy

« Reply #5 on: January 27, 2011, 12:24 »

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Software Engineer


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Blufish

« Reply #6 on: January 27, 2011, 12:40 »

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In my previous life I had my own graphic design company for about 10 years. Burned out, now I shoot when I can and spend most of my time being a mom.


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gbcimages

« Reply #7 on: January 27, 2011, 12:44 »

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retired.....manufacturing /construction


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WarrenPrice

« Reply #8 on: January 27, 2011, 12:46 »

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Retired:
military
defense contractor
hotel manager
child care specialist
warehouse worker

and all the time (still) making a few bucks with my photography from motorsports action and travel (nature/wildlife) and microstock.

That's a lot of stuff but I have been around for a long time. Grin


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Stu49

« Reply #9 on: January 27, 2011, 12:51 »

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Electronics/Software Engineer ; Retired !!

Now spend my time walking and taking photos, from which I make a few bucks ! Wink


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adijr

« Reply #10 on: January 27, 2011, 13:03 »

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Quote from: stockmarketer on January 27, 2011, 12:10

This sounds very nice, the "never boring" part is fantastic. Repetitive work is often what brings people down in the long run. I keep hoping to experiment with different 'trades' at some point in my life.


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Karimala

« Reply #11 on: January 27, 2011, 13:11 »

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I was doing microstock full-time, but then I burned out a couple of years ago and reinvented myself as an antique dealer/photographer.


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helix7

« Reply #12 on: January 27, 2011, 13:34 »

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Work-from-home dad, graphic and web designer.


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svanblar

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« Reply #13 on: January 27, 2011, 13:40 »

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Actuary


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bobkeenan

« Reply #14 on: January 27, 2011, 14:02 »

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Quote from: adijr on January 27, 2011, 11:59

Out of curiosity

We probably have a diverse group of people?

I'll start: I'm a graduate student in CS.

Space Propulsion Business Development Manager


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Karimala

« Reply #15 on: January 27, 2011, 14:20 »

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Quote from: bobkeenan on January 27, 2011, 14:02

Space Propulsion Business Development Manager

Every time I see you're name, I think of Captain Kangaroo. LOL His name was Bob Keeshan.


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kingjon

« Reply #16 on: January 27, 2011, 14:57 »

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chemist
industrial hygienist
government inspector (related to hazmat response)


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Anita Potter

« Reply #17 on: January 27, 2011, 15:00 »

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Well I was earning extra income from doing paperwork for the buisness my boyfriend was trying to acquire but that fell through so now micro is my only income. I'm also a stay at home mom but the pay sucks Grin


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gaja

« Reply #18 on: January 27, 2011, 15:07 »

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Quote from: Anita Potter on January 27, 2011, 15:00

My kids paid me in kisses and hugs (and a lot of snotty noses) when I stayed at home last year. Wink

Unfortunately, it's my husbands turn to work from home now, so I'm back to teaching.


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Kone

« Reply #19 on: January 27, 2011, 15:25 »

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Photographer


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madelaide

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« Reply #20 on: January 27, 2011, 15:34 »

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Mechanical engineer.


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Anita Potter

« Reply #21 on: January 27, 2011, 15:41 »

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Quote from: gaja on January 27, 2011, 15:07

Quote from: Anita Potter on January 27, 2011, 15:00

My kids paid me in kisses and hugs (and a lot of snotty noses) when I stayed at home last year. Wink

Unfortunately, it's my husbands turn to work from home now, so I'm back to teaching.

*giggles*

Your stay at home pay was better than mine. They pay me in tantrums and arguing with each other Wink


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LSD72

« Reply #22 on: January 27, 2011, 16:18 »

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Fight Club: Tyler Durden: "Soap, I make and I sell soap."

I am following that. Grin

along with other things.

Here is some soap.


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helix7

« Reply #23 on: January 27, 2011, 17:03 »

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Quote from: Anita Potter on January 27, 2011, 15:00

...I'm also a stay at home mom but the pay sucks Grin

I just had to modify my post to add in the "work-from-home dad" part. Wow, what does that say about my priorities?

Guess I'm just still getting used to that part of my job title. Only been on the job for 4 months.


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Artemis

« Reply #24 on: January 27, 2011, 17:38 »

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Next to microstock (which im devoting less and less time to while exploring other macro options) i'm a part time photographer and a part time counselor in a refugee center.


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