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inat...@gmail.com

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Jul 16, 2007, 8:39:12 AM7/16/07
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I am considering a life-style change that includes a severe drop in
earnings. I will not discuss my current situation. The life-style I am
considering requires an estimated $36,000 USD per annum earnings. My
questions are two:

- if the net is $36,000, what are the estimated gross that includes US
IRS income earnings
- what possible jobs are available, possibly several, to achieve the
net listed above

I am not indicating my current skills as I am considering a life-style
change that includes a possibility of learning different skills.

Thank you for your consideration.

hchi...@hotmail.com

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Jul 16, 2007, 9:40:23 AM7/16/07
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You might as well ask "What age are apples?"

Figure 8% on top for social security, roughly 15% on top for Fed
taxes, X% for state taxes, Y% for adjusting for sales taxes, Z% for
"required" insurances, and the list goes on.

$36K net has a lot different value in New York City than in Hannibal
MO.

As for jobs, most better paying jobs require a previous history of
skills in the profession, or at least a college degree in
basketwaeving.

Chloe

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Jul 16, 2007, 9:57:28 AM7/16/07
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<hchi...@hotmail.com> wrote in message
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> On Mon, 16 Jul 2007 12:39:12 -0000, "inat...@gmail.com"
<snip>

> Figure 8% on top for social security, roughly 15% on top for Fed
> taxes, X% for state taxes, Y% for adjusting for sales taxes, Z% for
> "required" insurances, and the list goes on.
<snip>

http://www.retirementliving.com/RLtaxes.html


Tockk

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Jul 16, 2007, 5:12:01 PM7/16/07
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<inat...@gmail.com> wrote

> - if the net is $36,000, what are the estimated gross that includes US
> IRS income earnings
> - what possible jobs are available, possibly several, to achieve the
> net listed above

9 months in barber school should get you a job paying $50k/year, that should
pay your taxes & etc. -- depending, of course, what kind of barber shop you
work in. A franchised operation will pay the worst, an independant shop
will pay the most. Some towns pay more than others, it all depends.


Al Bundy

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Jul 16, 2007, 5:53:21 PM7/16/07
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Why be so frugal with the truth? Knowing what the new life style
includes might be helpful. If the new lifestyle is "surfer boy" then
selling board wax might be one job. In another post you said you were
retired. Age might preclude you from some jobs. Lack of physical
capacity might limit you from other work.
You could run for political office. That doesn't require honesty or
ability.

clams casino

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Jul 17, 2007, 10:03:42 AM7/17/07
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bear...@cruller.invalid wrote:

>In article <BaRmi.19407$Rw1....@newssvr25.news.prodigy.net>,

>Tock, do you really think that anyone can learn to be a barber? Doesn't
>it require some kind of predilection or talent? I have always thought of
>it as a kind of artistry, like music.
>
>

Plus a personality to be able / care to talk with a new stranger every
15 minutes for 15 minutes and/or have a running dialogue with your
repeat customers..

bear...@cruller.invalid

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Jul 17, 2007, 9:03:40 AM7/17/07
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In article <BaRmi.19407$Rw1....@newssvr25.news.prodigy.net>,
"Tockk" <to...@sbcglobal.net> wrote:

Tock, do you really think that anyone can learn to be a barber? Doesn't

Tockk

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Jul 17, 2007, 10:04:29 PM7/17/07
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I'd say most people can learn how to cut hair, just like most people can
learn how to trim a shrubbery or mow a lawn. Sure, some folks will have a
bit more flair, but it's a skill that can be learned by just about anyone
who wants to learn.


Tockk

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Jul 17, 2007, 10:11:12 PM7/17/07
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Ya, that's an important aspect of the business.
I've found that every barber can have engaging conversations with at least a
few customers, but no barber can "hit it off" with every customer. But to
make a go of this business, you have to be able to talk with a fairly wide
variety of people. You don't find too many, though, who are consistently
engaging/pleasant when doing a haircut.


Usene...@the-domain-in.sig

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Jul 23, 2007, 4:10:03 AM7/23/07
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In article <0Feni.28702$C96....@newssvr23.news.prodigy.net>,
to...@sbcglobal.net says...


On the other hand, there seem to be plenty of people who would
have great difficulty working alone. Some seem to view the
workplace as a context for socialising, even to the point of
resenting other workers who don't have time for it. Some also
want constant hand-holding for job tasks, or even the reassurance
of being able to dump their assignment (or a portion thereof)
onto a co-worker.

Some folks like that have even gotten rather nasty attitudes at
me, over my ability to work alone. The responsibility and focus
on accomplishing stuff, was so frightening to them, that they
were even offended by the idea of someone else experiencing it.


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