Haven't given up the day job yet but fast approaching retirement
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| Author: | bob J [ Thu May 12, 2005 1:07 am ] |
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Just wondering how many of you are full time or part time luthier/repair persons |
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| Author: | John Mayes [ Thu May 12, 2005 1:08 am ] |
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I'm full time. which just means I screw things up round the clock.... |
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| Author: | John How [ Thu May 12, 2005 1:10 am ] |
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Haven't given up the day job yet but fast approaching retirement
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| Author: | LanceK [ Thu May 12, 2005 1:11 am ] |
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Part time -- Which means I have less time than John does to screw things up 
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| Author: | crazymanmichael [ Thu May 12, 2005 1:14 am ] |
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like john mays said. it often takes me full time time, and some times time and a half time, to get part time work done these days. just another one of the joys of getting old and decrepit. |
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| Author: | Neil [ Thu May 12, 2005 1:28 am ] |
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I've been fulltime for eight years. I have a very understanding wife, although she would still like to see me in a suit and tie---I used to be an accountant in a previous life. |
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| Author: | HankMauel [ Thu May 12, 2005 1:35 am ] |
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Full time in my retirement...now that's an oxymoron! 
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| Author: | Glen S. [ Thu May 12, 2005 1:59 am ] |
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Full time..for two years Glen |
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| Author: | npalen [ Thu May 12, 2005 2:06 am ] |
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I design farm equipment at my day job and build archtops evenings, weekends, vacation and holidays. Would love to build full time but it's tough to walk away from a job where group BCBS full coverage only costs $100/month, 20+ years longevity, four weeks vacation and 10 holidays. And they even pay me a salary! It's a tough decision, at 59+, whether to stick it out till 65 or make the move now. Any suggestions? Nelson |
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| Author: | Michael Dale Payne [ Thu May 12, 2005 2:16 am ] |
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Im am a manufacturing engineer by by day and a luthier by night. The day job pays too much for the wife to allow me to luthier full time 
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| Author: | Don Williams [ Thu May 12, 2005 2:29 am ] |
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Nelson, Stick it out the remaining 6 years... your retirement account will thank you. Although, you build a nice git-fiddle! Choices choices! I don't have a ton of time invested with my job, so going full time, when the opportunity is right will make me leave quickly. You have a lot invested there...don't make a rash move! Talk to your accountant/estate planner. |
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| Author: | Jeff Doty [ Thu May 12, 2005 2:29 am ] |
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I have a full time job, so I build in the evenings, weekends, etc. But, I THINK about building 24/7, even at the day job! You know, talking on the phone, doodling a rosette design on my desk calendar, wondering if nitro has cured yet....oh back to work! Jeff |
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| Author: | npalen [ Thu May 12, 2005 2:34 am ] |
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Don--Thanks for the advice on one of the most difficult decisions I've ever faced. |
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| Author: | Tim McKnight [ Thu May 12, 2005 2:37 am ] |
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[QUOTE=MichaelP] Im am a manufacturing engineer by by day and a luthier by night. The day job pays too much for the wife to allow me to luthier full time [/QUOTE]
^^^ Ditto what he said ^^^ Same occupation, same problems! |
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| Author: | Dave Rector [ Thu May 12, 2005 2:57 am ] |
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I am a support specialist for mission critical unix customers. I work nights, 11:00pm to 7:00am, and try to squeeze in as much shop time as possible between naps. I am getting pretty fed up with the day job though. So, who knows what will happen....... |
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| Author: | Wade Sylvester [ Thu May 12, 2005 3:02 am ] |
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I'm with you Jeff, I'm a spair time builder and there is'nt enough time in a day. I do savor the time in the shop though.. Wade |
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| Author: | Pwoolson [ Thu May 12, 2005 3:08 am ] |
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I'm a full time builder. If only I could figure out a way to draw a full time salary. This $3 and hour stuff is for the birds. Hey, we're not in it for the money anyway right? |
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| Author: | LanceK [ Thu May 12, 2005 3:17 am ] |
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Nelson - I face the some of the same problems as well - Ive been at the same employer for 21 years this past April, and I'm only 40, so you can see, Ive been here since graduating High School, I have a stay at home wife (OUR choice), two little girls and a to-big-a mortgage, car payments - yada yada yada - College on the horizon for (maybe) both girls, so although id love to do what I love for a living, Its just not feasible - its fun to dream though 
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| Author: | Michael Dale Payne [ Thu May 12, 2005 3:26 am ] |
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[QUOTE=Tim McKnight] [QUOTE=MichaelP] Im am a manufacturing engineer by by day and a luthier by night. The day job pays too much for the wife to allow me to luthier full time [/QUOTE]
^^^ Ditto what he said ^^^ Same occupation, same problems![/QUOTE] Darn Tim with your proficiency I figured for sure you were full timing it. If I not wrong I think there are about 3 or 4 of us here that are engineers. |
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| Author: | Mattia Valente [ Thu May 12, 2005 3:37 am ] |
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How 'bout option 3, avid hobbyist? |
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| Author: | JBreault [ Thu May 12, 2005 4:20 am ] |
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Maybe a fourth option too...amerature hack! 
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| Author: | Skip Beach [ Thu May 12, 2005 4:23 am ] |
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I have to agree with Mattia about the "avid hobbyist" description. Maybe even "madly avid hobbyist with a tendancy toward obsession"
Skip |
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| Author: | CarltonM [ Thu May 12, 2005 4:52 am ] |
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[QUOTE=npalen] group BCBS full coverage only costs $100/month. And they even pay me a salary! Any suggestions? [/QUOTE] Man, I know, it's tough, but I'd suggest using some of that salary to tool up and buy wood so you can complete 12 to 20 instruments per year. Now that would be a SWEET "retirement!" You'll be glad you stuck it out if you can keep that insurance after retirement, too. Carlton |
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| Author: | dubell [ Thu May 12, 2005 5:16 am ] |
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I'm a hobbyist right now. I am a Database Administrator in the day. It pays too much for me to go full time on the guitars........I'd starve as I don't have the experience or customers. Some day. |
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| Author: | Don A [ Thu May 12, 2005 5:24 am ] |
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I'm part, part time. I've got another 12 years to go with the government before I can retire. Even though I'd like to be full time, its too hard to walk away from the steady income and benefits. By the way, thanks for paying those taxes <ducking>
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