O/T: Employment in the hobby

[Robextend]

I was thinking the last week or so that it would be great to be one of the people in this world that loves to get up and go to work. I know the economy is not at its strongest at the moment, but does anyone have any ideas as to what would be the best avenue to take as far as getting a steady job that is related to sports cards?

I realize it might be nearly impossible, but I just wanted to see if there is anything out there or if anyone had some ideas. I have been working as a data analyst for a health insurance company for over 8 years and it is as boring as it sounds and I am just not terribly happy with what I do. However I obviously do it to pay the bills (and my hobby addiction).

If anyone has any ideas please let me know.

Thanks - Rob

[Matt]

Rob - if you live by one of the TPG companies you could apply for a job as a grader.

[Rob D.]

If you have a knack for often writing inaccurately and always with a lot of hyperbole, you might try contacting a couple auction houses.

[caramelcard]

I don't have anything to add. I just want to see how many Rob's can post in this thread.

Maybe you should start your own little business?

Rob

[rdixon1208]

Starting a small side business is a good start. I have had the same thoughts, but I just store them next to the "What would I do if I won the lottery" thoughts.

Regards,
Rob

By the way, if I won enough money, I would buy the Dallas Cowboys and then trade all of their good players for sorry players.

[drc]

Starting with a little buying and selling is a good start. Gain a reputation as an honest seller, gain some knowledge. Slowly build from there. Your data analyst work may be helpful in getting a job down the road, especially when couple with a reputation as good dealer or such. Even if a hobby company considers hiring you as a data analyst, having a knowledge of the hobby and market will only help that much more.

[Abravefan11]

Originally Posted by rdixon1208

By the way, if I won enough money, I would buy the Dallas Cowboys and then trade all of their good players for sorry players.

You could hire Vinny Ceratto to do that for you. I hear he's looking for a job.

[rhettyeakley]

Short of becoming a successful full time dealer there aren't too many jobs that would allow one live a fairly comfortable job. However, everyone's definition of comfortable is different.

I am a dentist and if I could find a job in the hobby with a guaranteed pay at what i am currently making I would cease to be a dentist!

-Rhett

[Robextend]

Originally Posted by rhettyeakley

Short of becoming a successful full time dealer there aren't too many jobs that would allow one live a fairly comfortable job. However, everyone's definition of comfortable is different.

I am a dentist and if I could find a job in the hobby with a guaranteed pay at what i am currently making I would cease to be a dentist!

-Rhett

I hear what you are saying. Before I got a "real" job I worked in a local oldies record store for 4 years. That was the most fun I ever had working...and I always say that if I could make the same money doing that as what I do now, I would never have left that job.

[mintacular]

might want to think about even IF you could work in the hobby, your passion for the hobby might become dilluted. It is much more fun to work a day job and enjoy the hobby on the side...