Post by naturelovr on May 15, 2011 8:25:40 GMT -6
Ten Humble Country Callings
by Catherine Lugo
If you live beyond the sidewalks, or are planning to move there, you need a way to sustain yourself - you need money…either to get you there or to stay there. Money will help you endure the trials and tribulations of an off the grid life, or just the inconvenient, (welcomed of course), way of life, that country living can bring.
Jobs are few and far between out in the sticks, and in this economy, your move to the backwoods has to be proceeded by some thoughtful considerations on the subject of income. Do the math - the slow economy plus our desire for a good country lifestyle equals you coming up short on cash if you’re not careful.
The days of a totally self-sustainable country lifestyle are likely all but gone; the days of manufactured products, must-haves and can’t-do-without possessions are here to stay. There aren’t very many of us that won’t need money at some time to maintain our homestead, clothe and feed ourselves and our children, and have a few of the finer things in life we’ve all come to expect. This is where the outside, gainful employment comes in: you’ll probably have to locate some. Either find a job or create a business.
At this point you may find yourself getting a little discouraged, but don’t. The key is to make the most of where you are and who you are; remember the old adage “Use it up, wear it out, make it last or do without.” Apply the same philosophy to figuring out how you’ll make it beyond the sidewalks.
Jobs in the country are not as easy to find and they will pay you less, so if we can’t survive on one, and many times we can’t, even living way under our means, then it’s time to think about creating our own source of income. The possibilities are endless, and you don’t have to count on just one income stream; several folks in my county do more than one job, or they mix an outside job with a work at home skill they’ve developed. Begin by thinking about what you already do - what is your hobby and can you make it into a profitable business? Can you find a niche and create a need or product to fill that niche? Look around you at the inventiveness of your neighbors and get inspired.
Link to list...too long to copy...but good ideas!
www.homestead.org/CatherineLugo/TenCountryCallings/CountryJobs.htm
by Catherine Lugo
If you live beyond the sidewalks, or are planning to move there, you need a way to sustain yourself - you need money…either to get you there or to stay there. Money will help you endure the trials and tribulations of an off the grid life, or just the inconvenient, (welcomed of course), way of life, that country living can bring.
Jobs are few and far between out in the sticks, and in this economy, your move to the backwoods has to be proceeded by some thoughtful considerations on the subject of income. Do the math - the slow economy plus our desire for a good country lifestyle equals you coming up short on cash if you’re not careful.
The days of a totally self-sustainable country lifestyle are likely all but gone; the days of manufactured products, must-haves and can’t-do-without possessions are here to stay. There aren’t very many of us that won’t need money at some time to maintain our homestead, clothe and feed ourselves and our children, and have a few of the finer things in life we’ve all come to expect. This is where the outside, gainful employment comes in: you’ll probably have to locate some. Either find a job or create a business.
At this point you may find yourself getting a little discouraged, but don’t. The key is to make the most of where you are and who you are; remember the old adage “Use it up, wear it out, make it last or do without.” Apply the same philosophy to figuring out how you’ll make it beyond the sidewalks.
Jobs in the country are not as easy to find and they will pay you less, so if we can’t survive on one, and many times we can’t, even living way under our means, then it’s time to think about creating our own source of income. The possibilities are endless, and you don’t have to count on just one income stream; several folks in my county do more than one job, or they mix an outside job with a work at home skill they’ve developed. Begin by thinking about what you already do - what is your hobby and can you make it into a profitable business? Can you find a niche and create a need or product to fill that niche? Look around you at the inventiveness of your neighbors and get inspired.
Link to list...too long to copy...but good ideas!
www.homestead.org/CatherineLugo/TenCountryCallings/CountryJobs.htm