[Kenny's X5]

Originally Posted by bimmer456

In addition to my day job I also trade stocks. Over the past 12 months I've gotten 53% return on investment. I'm making as much in the stock market as I make in my day job effectively doubling my income.

We all need to hop on board with you and we'll all be rich

[bimmer456]

Originally Posted by Kenny's X5

We all need to hop on board with you and we'll all be rich

I'm trying to become like Mark Z. Just own a ton of one stock and make a killing. Not quite there yet but hoping to get there.

[Mr4wdTRD]

Commercial A/V Systems Engineer

[JAhmed]

Physician

[Paul13F30]

Corporate pilot on a Gulfstream G550.

[Climb Mode]

Originally Posted by Paul13F30

Corporate pilot on a Gulfstream G550.

Are you guys going to upgrade to G500/600?

[wackojacko_BMW]

Financial Analyst

[Kenny's X5]

Originally Posted by bimmer456

I'm trying to become like Mark Z. Just own a ton of one stock and make a killing. Not quite there yet but hoping to get there.

Lol...No DOUBT!!!

[Krasna]

Not trying to rain on anybody's parade, but we have more folks here in Silicon Valley that went belly-up from bad investments than Mark Z's.

Lots of my neighbors were riding high and trading big figures for a stretch and then forced to sell their homes the next year. Best of luck to you; my only point being that you should only invest as much as you're willing to lose - sorry for what may read like a lecture.

[BigNerm]

Talent Acquisition Manager for a tech company

[bimmer456]

Originally Posted by Krasna

Not trying to rain on anybody's parade, but we have more folks here in Silicon Valley that went belly-up from bad investments than Mark Z's.

Lots of my neighbors were riding high and trading big figures for a stretch and then forced to sell their homes the next year. Best of luck to you; my only point being that you should only invest as much as you're willing to lose - sorry for what may read like a lecture.

I don't think Apple is going belly up any time soon, it's been around since 1976 and is the largest company in the world, soon to have a net worth of 1 trillion. I've made more this year alone than my income from my day job, and yes I do have a regular day job. I'm assuming Mark Z has mostly Facebook shares, just invest wisely and use common sense and you should be fine, no reward without some risk. You can choose to play it safe but you won't make nearly as much and might not even have enough to retire if you do what most folks do. I still have awhile before I retire so I can afford the risk I'm taking, I always have enough to pay my bills every month so I'm good.

[Triumerate]

Originally Posted by BigNerm

Talent Acquisition Manager for a tech company

Is that a fancy word for headhunter?

[Krasna]

Originally Posted by bimmer456

I don't think Apple is going belly up any time soon, it's been around since 1976 and is the largest company in the world, soon to have a net worth of 1 trillion. I've made more this year alone than my income from my day job, and yes I do have a regular day job. I'm assuming Mark Z has mostly Facebook shares, just invest wisely and use common sense and you should be fine, no reward without some risk. You can choose to play it safe but you won't make nearly as much and might not even have enough to retire if you do what most folks do. I still have awhile before I retire so I can afford the risk I'm taking, I always have enough to pay my bills every month so I'm good.

Good deal; we're all adults here (I think) and can make our decisions accordingly. I'm actually aligned with your thinking ... about 20 to 25 years of workforce participation left in me, so I peg my risk accordingly.

[Paul13F30]

Originally Posted by Climb Mode

Are you guys going to upgrade to G500/600?

Not in the near future. The owners just picked this one up about a year ago but we are wishfully hoping for a 600/650. Their travel doesn't really warrant it but who knows.

[Full Speed]

Realtor in fabulous Portland, Oregon (and amateur beer league ice hockey player - this gig doesn't pay as well).

[wickedwahine11]

I used to be an attorney - defense litigation for corporations and insurance companies. It was soul-sucking work. Now I work part-time as a book editor and own a travel agency. My spouse makes the money we live on (LAPD Captain), and I make pocket money. I am not rich anymore but am a hell of a lot happier.

[TR-8R]

Electrician

[MJBF32]

Im a Powersports dealer in Florida. We sell Honda, Yamaha, Suzuki and Kawasaki.

[Climb Mode]

Originally Posted by Paul13F30

Not in the near future. The owners just picked this one up about a year ago but we are wishfully hoping for a 600/650. Their travel doesn't really warrant it but who knows.

Maybe some day I'll learn the G-whiz club secret hand shake.

French Canadian 604 pig crew 'til then.

[fluke]

Aircraft Mechanic.