Author Topic: If microstock is not your full-time, what else do you do? (Read 58240 times)

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.

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

Freelance illustrator and designer.

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

"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.

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

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:)

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

I shoot comissioned work.

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

Software Engineer

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

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.

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

retired.....manufacturing /construction

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

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.

Stu49 · « **Reply #9 on:** January 27, 2011, 12:51 »

Electronics/Software Engineer ; Retired !!

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

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

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

"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.

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.

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

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

helix7 · « **Reply #12 on:** January 27, 2011, 13:34 »

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

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

Actuary

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

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

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

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.

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

chemist
industrial hygienist
government inspector (related to hazmat response)

Anita Potter · « **Reply #17 on:** January 27, 2011, 15:00 »

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Photographer

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

Mechanical engineer.

Anita Potter · « **Reply #21 on:** January 27, 2011, 15:41 »

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

Quote from: Anita Potter on January 27, 2011, 15:00
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
My kids paid me in kisses and hugs (and a lot of snotty noses) when I stayed at home last year.

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

LSD72 · « **Reply #22 on:** January 27, 2011, 16:18 »

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

I am following that.

along with other things.

Here is some soap.

helix7 · « **Reply #23 on:** January 27, 2011, 17:03 »

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

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

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.

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

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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Author Topic: If microstock is not your full-time, what else do you do? (Read 58240 times)

adijr

cthoman

stockmarketer

Magnum

Perry

packerguy

Blufish

gbcimages

WarrenPrice

Stu49

adijr

Karimala

helix7

svanblar

bobkeenan

Karimala

kingjon

Anita Potter

gaja

Kone

madelaide

Anita Potter

LSD72

helix7

Artemis

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