Seeking your opinions on a genuine dilemma...

fc123

PasturesNew wrote: »

What does a nutritionist do to earn an income? How is the money made? Who buys, who pays, how does the money go round?

Is it a sustainable business idea in a time of recession? How do challenging financial times affect its viability?

I've NO IDEA what a nutritionist is, does, or what the training could be for, or at what level. I can guess at jobs, but would probably miss out 99% of how they'd work. I don't know much about 'jobs people do'.

Here's a few PN. http://www.nutritionsociety.org/index.php?q=node/30

But you could develop ready meals for Tescos, or NHS connected work, or private, more lucrative work....like celebrity slimming plans
OP can expand on it as she's actually studying it so knows more....for me, it's one of my wannabe one day dreams.

Another example would be if our wonderful govt decided to set up advice centres for 'The Obesity' problem (indirectly caused by Tescos etc and their low grade processed food stuffs).

Good to see it helped posting OP.....this board is great for therapy I find. Just writing it down sometimes clarifies things in ones own mind.

Brighton sale to complete would be handy...one less thing to worry about.
It's nice here though

msquandary

fc123 wrote: »

Here's a few PN. http://www.nutritionsociety.org/index.php?q=node/30
It's nice here though

Yes it is. Very. Once all the flat stress is done then I will probably end up in Brighton while I study - very conducive to staying inspired and motivated, and lots of interesting people around.;) And seeing the sea every day too!

fc123

Msquandary...hang around here for a while...only an hour of selective reading of links and opinion can give you a clearer feel of how things (the big stuff that we can't control) are going......and then you can match bits to your own situation.
And we also chat about hair, clothes and cheesecake....

lostinrates

fc123 wrote: »

hair, clothes and cheesecake....

...... cars, politics, decking, families...............

msquandary

lostinrates wrote: »

In opting out of a stressful career for an enjoyable one, have you not to some extent made the decision that stress is not something you thrive on? . ?

Yes I have. I think for a long time in my 20's and 30's I thrived on it, then I passed a point where it all became too much and for a long time stress hasn't been good for me (is that the same as saying I get stressed more easily now?). Busy - good. Stress - bad. And yes I have found having two properties much more stressful than I would have imagined. On the other hand I only had one - not a problem at all, even the big things - then rented the other when I went away. I was in places like Africa and India and found dealing with things from so far away very difficult - as you have pointed out. Maybe renting them both out while I am also in the country would seem alot easier.

Gorgeous_George

I would put both properties on the market. If either sells that is one less worry. If both sell that is two less worries.

Prices are falling and I believe they will continue to do so for some years to come. Providing the credit markets eventually ease, you will be in a position to buy again in the future - should you so wish.

Without the worry(ies) you will be ale to concentrate on your own well-being. Health is more important than wealth every time. At 38 you really should be enjoying yourself. Party a little but, once a year, set aside a week to reflect on where you are and where you want to be in 1, 3, 5 and 10 year's time. But, remember it is flexible. Things happen in life that cause us to change our goals.

Smile at strangers

GG

msquandary

fc123 wrote: »

Msquandary...hang around here for a while...only an hour of selective reading of links and opinion can give you a clearer feel of how things (the big stuff that we can't control) are going......and then you can match bits to your own situation.
And we also chat about hair, clothes and cheesecake....

Yes I'm enjoying it - never done anything so 'public' as this before - I've never even used MSN or facebook or anything! But am glad i finally came out of lurking and joined in - only one worry, that I might get addicted! Should really have my head in research articles right now!

Gorgeous_George

... and I should be enjoying my holiday - which I am.

It was lovely and hot today. I'm just finishing my sangria while the sun sets. MSE is so addictive!

GG

msquandary

Gorgeous_George wrote: »

I would put both properties on the market. If either sells that is one less worry. If both sell that is two less worries.

Prices are falling and I believe they will continue to do so for some years to come. Providing the credit markets eventually ease, you will be in a position to buy again in the future - should you so wish.

Without the worry(ies) you will be ale to concentrate on your own well-being. Health is more important than wealth every time. At 38 you really should be enjoying yourself. Party a little but, once a year, set aside a week to reflect on where you are and where you want to be in 1, 3, 5and 10 year's time. But, remember it is flexible. Things happen in life that cause us to change our goals.

Smile at strangers

GG

Gorgeous George, thank you for your input - and for troubling to read my first post. Having read other posts of yours and knowing that you are a landlord yourself I appreciate your viewpoint. I guess if even an experienced landlord doesn't think I'm a complete idiot for selling at this time then I can't be making that much of a mistake. One thing I really appreciate about this site is the really balanced range of views and opinions on here.

It looks as if a buyer for Brighton that I thought had gone off the boil is on track (following a bit of negotiation yesterday). If it goes through (no counting on anything) I will walk away with £50k (my initial deposit minus £10k) which is why I question my sanity - i thought it was the holy grail of property never to sell at a loss!

I also appreciate your reminder about health vs wealth. The decision to sell one flat when I returned from India was in order to focus on Health above Wealth after too many years doing only the opposite, but somewhere in this long summer of selling/economy imploding/sale falling through/further implosion/selling again I have lost all sense of balance and ironically the decision that was intended to give me better health and happiness has led to many months where I have been worried, unhappy, unhealthy - and certainly had no fun. I will take your advice and go out and enjoy myself very soon!

And of course I do know - Money isn't everything. Maybe you have some, you have nice things, security, maybe you are happy too but no guarantee and then in the end you die. Maybe you never have so much, life is more of a struggle, but you are surrounded by people who love you and you appreciate life, and in the end you also die. So easy to lose perspective especially in current times.

msquandary

Gorgeous_George wrote: »

MSE is so addictive!

GG

Oh yeah, tell me about it. I came on here to help deal with worries about selling my flat. I've ended up with a greater worry - how will i pass any of my assignments if I'm going to spend hours on here every day!!