I've been selling books full-time for a few years. I kept my day job in retail for a good two years before I felt comfortable leaving. A lot of the profits I make end up going back into inventory.
I am starting a new career this January (teaching) and have started scaling down the books. Pretty much everything valued under $50 went straight to donations. Now bookselling is a part-time job (hopefully).
Let me say this, because it took me by surprise, but when I left retail I thought I'd be spending more time with my son. I was so wrong about this. My son is only three and it absolutely breaks my heart when he comes into the office wanting to play, because he doesn't understand what I am doing, and probably feels like I am ignoring or don't want to play with him. I try to get him involved, so when I pack books I place an "X" on each package, he puts a FRAGILE sticker on them, and seems to really love helping.
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