How Are Economic Changes Effecting Your Karaoke Business At The Start Of 2009?

[billyo]

Originally Posted by bryant

How much did he/you get at Applebee's?

i never did Applebees, my friends does and i believe they are making $200 a night, when i used to do karaoke ( a month ago) i was making $250 a night ( fri. only) from 9pm-till closing around 2 or 3am, but before that when i used to do a japanese restaurant i was making $200 a night 4-days a week ,(thu-sat. 8pm-11pm and sun 5pm-9pm)..and i was getting paid after the 4 days..and also with an agreement that if i have a private party to do i will have someone do the show for me.. i had to quit when they decided to put me on a payroll and had to get paid every 15 days..

[bryant]

Originally Posted by billyo

I had to quit when they decided to put me on a payroll and had to get paid every 15 days..

why, don't understand?

[marklwood]

Originally Posted by bryant

why, don't understand?

Do you Pay Taxes?

[billyo]

Originally Posted by marklwood

Do you Pay Taxes?

yup i do pay taxes,as a matter of fact besides the taxes thats was taken out , when tax time comes in i still have to pay more tax with all the deductions i have ...I NEVER FOOL AROUND WITH UNCLE SAM!!

[bryant]

Originally Posted by marklwood

Do you Pay Taxes?

Since I was 14, yes.

[billyo]

Originally Posted by marklwood

Do you Pay Taxes?

yup since i was making $1.75 an hour

[billyo]

Originally Posted by bryant

why, don't understand?

i dont wanna get paid every 15 days, id like to have some in my pocket just incase ( which is always in my case ) i have to buy other gears, i'm the kind of person that everytime i see or hear something that will improve my sound system or make it easier for me ..i will buy.. i dont use credit card to buy my gears, nor do i ask my wife for money, whatever i make doing karaoke goes to buying my equipments, (like i said very very expensive hobby)one thing i learned about paying cash, you can not get your money back if you returned ,,you'll get a store credit

[bryant]

Originally Posted by billyo

i dont wanna get paid every 15 days, id like to have some in my pocket just incase ( which is always in my case ) i have to buy other gears, i'm the kind of person that everytime i see or hear something that will improve my sound system or make it easier for me ..i will buy.. i dont use credit card to buy my gears, nor do i ask my wife for money, whatever i make doing karaoke goes to buying my equipments, (like i said very very expensive hobby)one thing i learned about paying cash, you can not get your money back if you returned ,,you'll get a store credit

Oh, I see. I just always thought that getting paid 100 dollars a day is the same as getting 1500 dollars every 15 days (for example). Maybe I'm off on the math.

[billyo]

Originally Posted by bryant

Oh, I see. I just always thought that getting paid 100 dollars a day is the same as getting 1500 dollars every 15 days (for example). Maybe I'm off on the math.

i'd rather have the 100 a day ,that way i dont have to worry about running out of gas, i feel safe knowing i have a 100 in my pocket ( just a metaphor)..and yeah i've been paying taxes ever since the min. wage was $1.75..

[bryant]

Originally Posted by billyo

i'd rather have the 100 a day ,that way i dont have to worry about running out of gas, i feel safe knowing i have a 100 in my pocket ( just a metaphor)..and yeah i've been paying taxes ever since the min. wage was $1.75..

Oh, I see. I just thought it was a little strong when you said "You had to quit, because you weren't willing to wait 15 days for a paycheck, that's all. That's a big paycheck to throw away for such a short wait.

[billyo]

Originally Posted by bryant

Oh, I see. I just thought it was a little strong when you said "You had to quit, because you weren't willing to wait 15 days for a paycheck, that's all. That's a big paycheck to throw away for such a short wait.

yeah i know, but like i said it's just a hobby for me, not my main sourced of income..