For What It’s Worth

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  Up too late
  February 15, 2009 at 2:22 am

  People don’t realize what a long hard trek it is to make money in your business, even in the good times. I never understood that myself until I watched two friends have a go at it. Take your commissions, subtract taxes, and divide by the number of hours you spend (much of it thankless and behind the scenes), and you end up with … a $ figure you don’t really want to know. And that doesn’t include quality-of-life considerations such as weekend hours, being at people’s beck and call, and acting pleasant and cheerful when you want to go postal!
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  Realtor1
  February 15, 2009 at 1:52 pm

  Up Too Late, you are my new hero!
  The factis that you really make less than one percent of what you close and that is before taxes. I have been one of the top producers for my company-a big National firm, for years and I figure that I make less than minimum wage when you consider the hours I put in.
  And oh yeah, did I mention I have not had a vacation, other than a yearly awards three day business trip, in seven years?
  I do love what I do, when I am making some money, but right now I am volunteering my life away.
  And sad to say, I would not wish this job or life style on anyone.
  Glamorous it is not.
  And you are in total service to your clients-and their moods.
  My reward is meeting some terrific people who become friends and for seeing people settled into a lifestyle that brings them contentment.
  But I work at this for the money and even in great times, the money is not good enough for the effort put forth.
  Up Too Late, you made my day, thank-you!
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  Up too late
  February 15, 2009 at 7:22 pm

  You’re welcome, Realtor1. I’m glad I made SOMEONE’s day, as my household includes a 16-year old who doesn’t think I have anything useful to say. Ever!

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