Author Topic: Thinking outloud with other trads (Read 2788 times)

Antony · « **on:** October 13, 2011, 05:14:03 PM »

Hello all,

I am just going to blow off some steam. I am tired of my job, tired of where I live and wanting to live closer to some like minded people. Keep in mind that if what I say sounds crazy than just ignore it.

I am looking for another trad to start a business with. Or I am least looking for a trad Catholic employer. I want to get out of the city and move somewhere I can have more control over my future kids. I am recently married (9 months or so) and want to start out right. Perhaps it is God's will that I remain where I am, or perhaps He wants me somewhere else. Only time and God's Grace will decide that.

Anyone out there as crazy as I am? Any thoughts?

PartyIsOver221 · « **Reply #1 on:** October 13, 2011, 05:26:14 PM »

You sound just like me if I ever got married.

God bless you man, I hope you find what you're looking for.

LordPhan · « **Reply #2 on:** October 13, 2011, 05:28:18 PM »

I have had similar thoughts myself, unfortunately I have no capital. Where I live there are lots of Trads, though spread out. The next chapel over, is a school run by Father Peter Scott.

I would someday like to get out of this city which is falling more and more into hell, Toronto is worse, most of the people in my chapel don't actually live in Toronto, they live in smaller towns or in the burbs. I live in what would be considered the burbs to people in Toronto but is actually a large city next door of 400,000+ people. I would like to live in a small town where people are at least semi-conservative, though in a perfect world I'd like to form a town of trad catholics(I know keep dreaming).

Anyway you are not crazy, and now you know there are others who feel the same way or similar.

Telesphorus · « **Reply #3 on:** October 13, 2011, 05:31:01 PM »

Just borrow as much money as you can and write a check to Bishop Fellay. You'll probably come out better than if you move to one of his communities.

wallflower · « **Reply #4 on:** October 13, 2011, 05:41:39 PM »

Do you have any skills that would allow you to be your own Catholic employer?

MaterDominici · « **Reply #5 on:** October 13, 2011, 11:25:00 PM »

I won't know if you're crazy until you tell us what you can do. If you'd like to move into a rural area and start a lawn care business, then, yes, you're a little crazy. :wink:

Do you have any idea what sort of business you'd like to start?

Iuvenalis · « **Reply #6 on:** October 25, 2011, 12:12:17 AM »

You could develop/certify/study a skill or skills that are in demand, but well paying and in demand everywhere.

Consider nursing. The pay is good enough to support a family, even rural areas have hospitals and clinics in need of RNs, how much you make is often up to you, and it is an associates degree to enter (rather than a bachelor's)

In rural areas (where you seem to want to live) there is *still* a nursing shortage. Highly demanded skills are important in rural areas with fewer jobs, as the density of jobs is much lower than in larger cities. Medical is highly portable. Anything else, say welding or CNC requires industry nearby, and not all areas have that, or it is a large single employer whose fate you would then be sharing.

Also, the skill will render you useful in a survival scenario to your family and community.