My Sister in Law did up a resume here the other day. She actually wrote 'shopping' down as her main interest. Guess it makes for a reliable employee. Have to keep making those Credit card payments with something.
Lou
lol..at least she was honest
What bargains did you pick up in the sale?
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lol..at least she was honest
Interesting question, Daz.
I agree, like Wylie does, that the lack of 'shopping gene' is an important ingredient of successful IP investing, - but I think there are usually other factors that kick in, too. Motivation - or why you do it - being an important one, for me at least.
Several years ago I was looking at returning to complete the final year of an accounting/finance degree when I realised that I was totally 'over' regurgitating rubbish that had little relevance to the real world in order to get a 'tick in the box' - and also realised that I had no desire to work in that sort of an environment.
I wanted to be involved with something that I really enjoyed doing - something flexible that I could immerse myself in - or ignore - and that fitted in with our crazy lifestyle. And something that was not only a learning opportunity for me, but relevant to what we wanted to do and where we wanted to be. I had always been interested in property, so ...
As far as doing all the research and legwork goes, it's something I really enjoy. Hubby has little time at home - and would prefer to be out on the golf course when he is!
He is happy to sign the cheques just as long as the 'Asset' column of the Balance Sheet continues to increase in value!Cheers
LynnH
I'm another without the "shopping gene". I hate buying things for the sake of buying something, although I am one to look very hard to find the "best" price for something that needs to be bought.
I will admit to buying up heavy on Christmas wrapping paper & cards one year that were discounted to a rediculous price. I bought so much that I haven't bought any for around 3 years now & still have plenty left for next year.
When I was younger I used to enjoy shopping, but I think all joy went with having children who expect you to buy something for them at every opportunity, so I stopped going to the shops. They have to beg me to get me to go with them now. I even hate going food shopping with my family because they always put things into the trolley that I don't normally buy. Food always costs twice as much when I have "helpers".
I will admit to buying up heavy on Christmas wrapping paper & cards one year that were discounted to a rediculous price. I bought so much that I haven't bought any for around 3 years now & still have plenty left for next year.
When I was younger I used to enjoy shopping, but I think all joy went with having children who expect you to buy something for them at every opportunity, so I stopped going to the shops. They have to beg me to get me to go with them now. I even hate going food shopping with my family because they always put things into the trolley that I don't normally buy. Food always costs twice as much when I have "helpers".
I have so much to look forward to
My baby Josh hates it when I go to clothing stores...he will screan and cry and the whole shopping experience is just so tiring and stressful. He must take after his dad.
I also get stuck at the toy section for ages and when I say it' stime to go...another tantrum.
Yep, same here. What about those people that buy Christmas decorations on Boxing Day for the following year. I don't know whether to admire their forethought, or seriously question their motives.
Phil
If I did that, come Christmas time I would have forgotten where I had stored them! I think they are quite tragic, actually.
Seriously, if you cant afford to 'splurge' for two rolls of wrapping for $5 each November/December, then maybe you shouldnt be thinking of buying others presents? Either that, or you must have a gross load of presents to buy, in which case the same applies!
I have shopping binges! I do my splurge, then am satisfied for a good few months. Except for shopping in Hong Kong - I can never get enough!
Mine used to hate it too, but since both are female, clothes is their favorite these days.
Seriously, if you cant afford to 'splurge' for two rolls of wrapping for $5 each November/December, then maybe you shouldnt be thinking of buying others presents? Either that, or you must have a gross load of presents to buy, in which case the same applies!
I use considerably more than 2 rolls of paper. The year that I bought all the "extras", the price I got them for was something like 25c per roll of 5mtrs. I think they came from Go Lo when they ordered much too much one year, so I reaped the benefit. Found out about it courtesy of my eldest child who worked there.
