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Change of Plans Posted: 08-29-07 14:15pm
Ok, so I've mentioned on here before about
my dh going back to school and how
stressed I was. Well, scratch that. After
a few loooonnnngggggg talks, we decided to
skip the middle man. He is just going to
go into business for himself. He was only
going to school so that he could make
enough money to open a business. But, we
have the money for school to put into the
business. Ha. We are super excited. He
started 'officially' (he did 2 jobs before
we postponed school) last Monday and he
has already made over 2 Months salary And If this doesn't
work out, school is always an option. But
at least we will have tried. I'm just
really excited. If things keep going this
way. We should be in our own house and I
can quit by next summer Mind you I'm not
getting my hopes up. I just wanted to fill
everyone in!
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girlfromdasticks
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Posted: 08-29-07 14:17pm
good for y'all. i really hope that it
works out for you. I know what it is like
just jumping out there and hoping it
works, my dh is doing the same....quit
school and everything
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amethyst eyes
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Posted: 08-29-07 14:18pm
That is awesome! What kind of business is
he into? It sounds like everything is
working out pretty well for you guys.
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hopefulmjz
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Posted: 08-29-07 14:20pm
Congrats! That sounds awesome! Oh how I
wish I were in your shoes!
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mc4ever02
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Posted: 08-29-07 14:21pm
iridescent_opal
wrote:
That is awesome! What kind
of business is he into? It sounds like
everything is working out pretty well for
you guys.
He is a welder/fabricator. So, right now
he's doing a mobile
welder/fabricator/installation. We have
some more expensive equipment to buy, but
we found a work bay for super cheap and
things are really getting off to a good
start. Hopefully it continues this way.
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Posted: 08-29-07 14:37pm
Thats good... Im so happy for you guys.
My dh has been talking more and more about
starting his own business, but the
construction business in our area is
pretty cut throat and we have only been in
the area for a year.
Good luck to both of you
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mc4ever02
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Posted: 08-29-07 14:42pm
I was a little hesitant because the
construction in this area is really
starting to slow. In a big way. But, he's
doing it on not only a commercial scale,
but also residential. Which is were the
money is. You can get someone to come to
your house to weld or customize anything
around here...until now.
What does your dh do?
girlfromdasticks~What is your husband
doing? How long have you guys been running
the business?
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Posted: 08-29-07 15:09pm
He builds houses. He just finished an
8000 sq ft house complete with a 3000
square foot deck. These people are
ridiculously rich. His company has built
it from the pilings up as well as the trim
and finish work. He really likes to do
decks and trim.
What kind of things does your husband
weld. I really have no clue about that
field.
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sillyakchick
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Posted: 08-29-07 15:19pm
Good for you! I hope it goes well! My dh
started his own company 4 years ago and it
has been going very well for him. He does
skylights but is also a Gen. contractor
and licensed roofer.
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sandyallen
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Posted: 08-29-07 15:24pm
I am so happy for you both. I hope things
continue to go your way! Hope you get your
house too! All the best to you and your
hubby's business! I am so glad that things
are going better for you!
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girlfromdasticks
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Posted: 09-01-07 08:13am
mc4ever02
we..or should i say my dh flips
condos/houses. i know that the market for
flipping is really bad everywhere else,
but here in austin it is at very high
demand. the city is growing fast. right
now he still has a boss, but he is helping
him out a great deal to get him on his
feet to be able to work alone. we are
working on a unit of condos (that use to
be apts), and he will be doing a few
houses here soon.
And If this doesn't
work out, school is always an option. But
at least we will have tried. I'm just
really excited. If things keep going this
way. We should be in our own house and I
can quit by next summer 
