Anyone ever sell thier Charger to fund a business venture?

[Neal_J]

And 10's of thousands of dollars of debt at exorbitant interest rates. The college degrees aren't what they used to be. Still good things to have but no gaurantee of anything in todays world.

Yea, you're right, 69DC.  What an idiot I am.  Driving a cab seems like a much better financial plan.

Oh JR, you might want to buy some life insurance 'cause I hear there no gaurantee of anything in today's world.

[ZSmithersCharges]

And 10's of thousands of dollars of debt at exorbitant interest rates. The college degrees aren't what they used to be. Still good things to have but no guarantee of anything in todays world.

Yea, you're right, 69DC.  What an idiot I am.  Driving a cab seems like a much better financial plan.

Oh JR, you might want to buy some life insurance 'cause I hear theres no guarantee of anything in today's world.

 

[Blown70]

Sold my very first 69 to buy my house, that is the one and only car I wish I could buy back..... Passed through 12 or so cars from that time.. and really the only one I want back.

House worth it, that is a debate.... but glad too.

I just would try to see if there are other options for you,,, as stated college, etc....

Best of luck

Tom

[mikepmcs]

Also, just a thought here, but you could consider the US Military. Serving your country isn't a bad gig and you will have all the money you need, all the education opportunity you want(as close to free as you will ever get with no loans) and all kinds of training for a valid skill when you decide to get out or after your retire if you choose to put that to use as well. Possibilities are endless with the Military.
You will have to move though, but who wants to stay in one place anyway. (unless of course you go full time Guard, but those billets are hard to come by)
You will get to see the world if you choose the correct branch and job.(I can help you there)
Just a thought.

v/r
Mike

[69DodgeCharger]

And 10's of thousands of dollars of debt at exorbitant interest rates. The college degrees aren't what they used to be. Still good things to have but no gaurantee of anything in todays world.

Yea, you're right, 69DC.  What an idiot I am.  Driving a cab seems like a much better financial plan.

Oh JR, you might want to buy some life insurance 'cause I hear there no gaurantee of anything in today's world.

Who said you were an idiot? Oh wait a minute. You did. Don't believe everything you hear. All I'm saying is I know plenty of people with 3-5 years of schooling and completed degerees that are working in retail, as temps....or worse yet not at all. Nice move trying to slant my post to make it look like I am saying one shouldn't further their education. Do you work in media/govt. relations? Nobody said he should make a career out of it. Well maybe you.

[mikepmcs]

Come on fellas, let's stay the course here. 

[Tilar]

And 10's of thousands of dollars of debt at exorbitant interest rates. The college degrees aren't what they used to be. Still good things to have but no gaurantee of anything in todays world.

Yea, you're right, 69DC.  What an idiot I am.  Driving a cab seems like a much better financial plan.

Make fun if you want, but he's not so far off. My niece finished her college for her RN degree this last spring, and filled out over 150 applications. As of now, 4 months later the best thing she's been offered is 3 nights a week in a nursing home. I'm sure she'll be able to knock those loans right out with that.

She is limited to potential jobs because she doesn't want to go out of state, but just 5 years ago they were offering a 2k to 5k sign on bonus. She's going to go back to school next semester and take the next step up (whatever that is) in hopes that it helps.

[Troy]

The deal with college is that you need to be looking at the job market 4 years out (not today). Depending on the state, unemployment is way up there so it's difficult no matter what profession you're in - but especially for someone just starting out. There are several areas where the demand is high and growing (mechanical engineering, any of the "green" technologies, etc.). Rather than a full blown bachelor's degree you may also want to look into the many certificate programs (avionics, EMT, auto mechanics, etc.) or two year degrees. Many of these can be completed for less than what you're looking at to start a business (local tuition here is about $5k per year). Any training/skill whatsoever greatly increases your marketability and ability to command a higher salary. My brother in law went to welding school and finally finished his apprenticeship. I believe he's making between $50k and $60k now. His best job before that was bartender at O'Charley's. I have a 2 year degree and my first "entry level" job out of college more than doubled my highest paying job ever. You'd still be working for someone else but you're less likely to be struggling and the risk of "losing it all" is mitigated.

You still need something to do to pay the bills while in school. Believe me, it is very hard to concentrate on your studies while working 60+ hours per week. This is where it'd be handy to have someone to split the costs of running a business (or employees). The taxi idea doesn't sound too bad but most college kids I know can't afford taxis so they walk. It might be better to just deliver pizzas (fewer miles on the car, more chances for tips, no licensing or fees, hours outside of class schedules, not "on demand", etc.).

Troy