Comments on: The Hazards of Having a Real Job: Why Your Side Hustle Matters (Updated 2026) https://www.latenightim.com/the-hazards-of-having-a-real-job/ Building Internet Businesses With Affiliate Marketing One Night At A Time Fri, 03 Apr 2026 11:42:24 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 By: Mark Mason https://www.latenightim.com/the-hazards-of-having-a-real-job/#comment-2492 Fri, 09 Apr 2010 13:26:42 +0000 http://www.masonworld.com/?p=2475#comment-2492 In reply to Online CD Rates.

Thanks. That turned out to be a really great day — and my new voice recorder is much better than my old one.

]]> By: Online CD Rates https://www.latenightim.com/the-hazards-of-having-a-real-job/#comment-2491 Fri, 09 Apr 2010 04:42:30 +0000 http://www.masonworld.com/?p=2475#comment-2491 What a fun post. Although I hate to think about what searchers it will bring. :o)

Anyway, there are idiots everywhere. I live in a small town, have a 5-minute commute in the early morning hours and still run into idiots. There was one that thought about beating a train, changed their mind, but the gate had dropped behind their car. Thankfully they were in a small car.

Love the the note about turning around and starting over. Sometimes a fresh start is what you need. I have recently been re-energized by a contest. So looking forward to some good growth.

]]> By: Mark Mason https://www.latenightim.com/the-hazards-of-having-a-real-job/#comment-2490 Tue, 30 Mar 2010 04:03:36 +0000 http://www.masonworld.com/?p=2475#comment-2490 In reply to Craig.

I think I am too late on the hot coffee thing — the cup is covered in disclaimers from the last guy that tried that.

]]> By: Craig https://www.latenightim.com/the-hazards-of-having-a-real-job/#comment-2489 Sat, 27 Mar 2010 18:55:25 +0000 http://www.masonworld.com/?p=2475#comment-2489 Don’t feel too bad Mark. I live in Las Vegas, and the drivers here are idiots too. I am convinced this has something to do with the number of people that have moved here from Texas.

Maybe you can sue McDonalds, claim the coffee was too hot…

]]> By: Mark Mason https://www.latenightim.com/the-hazards-of-having-a-real-job/#comment-2488 Mon, 15 Mar 2010 20:38:45 +0000 http://www.masonworld.com/?p=2475#comment-2488 In reply to Denise O’Berry.

Hey — It was not the end of the world either. I was able to get the data off, and I did not really like the Sony voice recorder anyway (it does not play well with my iMac).

]]> By: Denise O'Berry https://www.latenightim.com/the-hazards-of-having-a-real-job/#comment-2487 Mon, 15 Mar 2010 02:01:43 +0000 http://www.masonworld.com/?p=2475#comment-2487 Mark — What a delightful post out of a not so great situation. Glad to hear you made the opportunity to turn it into some good! You had me laughing at the description of your mishap, although I’m sure at the time it wasn’t funny. Appreciate you sharing with us!

]]> By: Jimvesting https://www.latenightim.com/the-hazards-of-having-a-real-job/#comment-2486 Sat, 13 Mar 2010 00:37:48 +0000 http://www.masonworld.com/?p=2475#comment-2486 Haha great story Mason, this is stuff that should be on a blog, eh? Having a real job is definitely a big headwind when you try to run online business as well. I have generally found that you have enough adrenaline in the first month when you start to get you by… but as it starts to fade pumping out 3 articles on the way to work like you did is a challenge and a half. Keep up the good work, and get a lid on that coffee next time 😉

]]> By: Marty Green https://www.latenightim.com/the-hazards-of-having-a-real-job/#comment-2485 Fri, 12 Mar 2010 20:55:29 +0000 http://www.masonworld.com/?p=2475#comment-2485 I have had mornings like this. The days when I forget my cell phone and have to turn the car around 45 minutes after I started driving. What can you do but shake it off. No use getting all bent out of shape about it. Best thing is, I have more time to listen to great podcasts and learn more stuff.

My wife often wonders why in heaven her husband is still sitting in the car 5 minutes after I have pulled into the drive way. I can hardly pull myself away from what I’m listening to.

Good post!

Best

Marty

]]> By: Lisa Marie Mary https://www.latenightim.com/the-hazards-of-having-a-real-job/#comment-2484 Fri, 12 Mar 2010 05:46:04 +0000 http://www.masonworld.com/?p=2475#comment-2484 Totally awesome save on what could have been the catalyst for a completely, uberly rotten day! What a terrific turn around and a great example implanted in my brain of not letting your day take control of you!

And let me just say, I can agree wholeheartedly on the drivers in Texas. Remove me for a little while to to small, sleepy town in the Appalachian foothills….and whoa! Major difference! Are there idiots here? Sure. But there’s also a whole heap of people, a great majority, driving around all friendly-like, waving at other drivers, people on their porches, smiling as you pass. The kids constantly tell me, “Mom, that person can’t hear you!” because I’m always saying hello to people. LOL!!

]]> By: Mark Mason https://www.latenightim.com/the-hazards-of-having-a-real-job/#comment-2482 Thu, 11 Mar 2010 17:48:20 +0000 http://www.masonworld.com/?p=2475#comment-2482 In reply to Cindy Bidar.

Thanks. I had fun. Well, the hot coffee part was not fun. Breakfast was fun.

]]> By: Mark Mason https://www.latenightim.com/the-hazards-of-having-a-real-job/#comment-2480 Thu, 11 Mar 2010 17:13:54 +0000 http://www.masonworld.com/?p=2475#comment-2480 In reply to Wendy.

Your exception is noted — I have lots of friends up from up north, and I was just poking at them. Thanks for the great comment.

]]> By: Wendy https://www.latenightim.com/the-hazards-of-having-a-real-job/#comment-2479 Thu, 11 Mar 2010 16:44:13 +0000 http://www.masonworld.com/?p=2475#comment-2479 Hi Mark!

Thanks for an entertaining and thoughtful blog post! I’m sorry that you had a rough start this morning, but thankful that no permanent damage was done and all ended well.

I do have to take issue with your comment about idiot drivers coming from up north. I once lived in Florida and survived my fair share of idiot drivers there. May have something to do with the fact that you can get your driver’s license renewed at the local drug store. :0 I now live in PA, and we just don’t drive like that up here. I see far less idiot drivers here than I did down south. Truly I think something happens to the brain cells of northerners when they cross the Mason-Dixon line. Definitely a drop in IQ points going on.

Although – I have driven in New York and Boston – something I’ll never do again. Those people are CRAZY!! =)

Enjoy your day!

]]> By: Loretta https://www.latenightim.com/the-hazards-of-having-a-real-job/#comment-2483 Thu, 11 Mar 2010 12:03:19 +0000 http://www.masonworld.com/?p=2475#comment-2483 Sounds like the kind of fun and chaotic morning that happens around here at least once a week. Maybe your recorder will still work after it dries out. What’s good is you made something positive out of it instead of contributing to the road rage epidemic 😉

]]> By: Cindy Bidar https://www.latenightim.com/the-hazards-of-having-a-real-job/#comment-2481 Thu, 11 Mar 2010 11:46:14 +0000 http://www.masonworld.com/?p=2475#comment-2481 “Self, this is an opportunity to have breakfast with the wife and kids,”

What a fantastic attitude! I love this!

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