$53,000

[Apple Of Sodom]

I think that's true in my case, and I don't want to give that up. Part of that is also that as people move up in salary range, some work smarter and not harder and as a result, have more free time.

Correct. A lot of times I sell solutions. Someone comes to me with a specific problem, I think about it and get them a solution that solves their problem. Now the hard work is done and if anyone else comes to me with a similar problem I just sell them the solution I already came up with. Since I specialize in medical stuff, a lot of the problems people have are very similar and they are willing to pay well for it if it simplifies their life/practice.

 

[Apple Of Sodom]

AoS, how did you get your business started? How old were you then?

About 4 years ago. I was mid-20s.

Edit:

Sorry. As for how I got it started... I noticed a lot of people complaining about how much the companies in town were charging for IT services. I started working for one local physician assistant and from there word of mouth caught on. Hint to anyone thinking about doing this: answer your phone. The number one complaint I hear is that IT guys won't return phone calls for days. When dealing with physicians, they need help immediately. They also pay for that immediate help. I have several on retainer, basically. They get same day assistance, but they pay me for the privilege of having such service.

 

[IndyColtsFan]

About 4 years ago. I was mid-20s.

If you ever want to open a branch in Indy......

 

[GodlessAstronomer]

AoS, someone asked earlier why you think being in the wealthiest 1% of the richest nation on Earth doesn't qualify you as rich. I want to read your answer to this.

 

[Apple Of Sodom]

AoS, someone asked earlier why you think being in the wealthiest 1% of the richest nation on Earth doesn't qualify you as rich. I want to read your answer to this.

For the same reason that being in the top 10% of the wealthiest individuals in the richest nation on Earth doesn't qualify as being rich.

 

[GodlessAstronomer]

For the same reason that being in the top 10% of the wealthiest individuals in the richest nation on Earth doesn't qualify as being rich.

Cognitive dissonance. Got it.

 

[evident]

so what are you bitching about? you should be glad youre at the top, you came up with an awesome service and you're getting paid for it.

 

[Apple Of Sodom]

Cognitive dissonance. Got it.

Throwing out a fancy term doesn't make it right.

Tell me then - why shouldn't the top 10% of the wealthiest people in the wealthiest nation consider themselves rich?

 

[Apple Of Sodom]

so what are you bitching about? you should be glad youre at the top, you came up with an awesome service and you're getting paid for it.

I wasn't bitching. I said I am proud to pay my taxes.

 

[silverpig]

Throwing out a fancy term doesn't make it right.

Tell me then - why shouldn't the top 10% of the wealthiest people in the wealthiest nation consider themselves rich?

They probably should...