Wifes grand idea

**Barb T** · 29th April 09, 01:49 PM

Set your standards high, and aim to make a better product than anyone else makes, and you'll have a business to be proud of. There's an abundance of good role models at XMarks for just that.

And just because it isn't a full-time job doesn't make it any less professional. When my husband used to do a lot of volunteer work as an EMT, he would cringe when someone said are you a professional or a volunteer? He rightfully made the distinction between paid and not paid, rather than professional and volunteer by calling the non-volunteer EMTs "paid professionals."

And, on the flip side of it, having a business that is not full-time doesn't give someone the license to provide shoddy goods or services. Not that you would, but some don't take their part-time businesses seriously, and it shows.

**Shanntarra** · 30th April 09, 02:03 PM

Originally Posted by Barb T.

And, on the flip side of it, having a business that is not full-time doesn't give someone the license to provide shoddy goods or services. Not that you would, but some don't take their part-time businesses seriously, and it shows.

I wanted to say AMEM! I'm apalled at the prices some people are asking for terrible looking work. Their excuse "I'm only a part timer." Sorry it doesnt' matter if you are full time paid, or part time volenteer you work is your buisness card. Do work you will be proud of.

**Downix** · 30th April 09, 06:13 PM

Originally Posted by Shanntarra

I wanted to say AMEM! I'm apalled at the prices some people are asking for terrible looking work. Their excuse "I'm only a part timer." Sorry it doesnt' matter if you are full time paid, or part time volenteer you work is your buisness card. Do work you will be proud of.

Oh goodness I know what you mean there. Shoot, I'm re-doing one of the pleats on a kilt I made for my son as practice right now as I realized it did not line up right. Darn OCD kicking in!

*edit* do they look ok?

**Barb T** · 1st May 09, 03:58 AM

Kilt's a bit long??

**Downix** · 1st May 09, 05:14 AM

Originally Posted by Barb T.

Kilt's a bit long??

That's fully intentional. You have to understand, he's grown a full foot in the past year. That fits around his waist now only as he's forming another "pre-growth-spurt" pooch. I have another kilt that is the right length for him, I just know within the year it will be too short, and this one would be the right length then. Trying to plan ahead here.

**edit** You know, I should post the properly sized kilt here then. I'll take some pics tonight and post them.