# About gettiing work **URL:** \ **Category:** Looking For Advice\ **Created:** [April 9, 2023, 8:34pm UTC](https://forum.notarycafe.com/t/about-gettiing-work/39551 "2023-04-09T20:34:37Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 8\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![jwilliams69](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forum.notarycafe.com/jwilliams69/32/25101_2.png) [@jwilliams69](https://forum.notarycafe.com/u/jwilliams69)\ **Post date:** [April 9, 2023, 8:34pm UTC](https://forum.notarycafe.com/t/about-gettiing-work/39551/1 "2023-04-09T20:34:37Z")
How can I make myself more visible for jobs through this site, my profile is 100% and have the PRO membership. ---
**Author:** ![Arichter](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forum.notarycafe.com/arichter/32/35077_2.png) [@Arichter](https://forum.notarycafe.com/u/Arichter)\ **Post date:** [April 10, 2023, 12:42am UTC](https://forum.notarycafe.com/t/about-gettiing-work/39551/2 "2023-04-10T00:42:17Z")
It’s just really slow everywhere right now. Year’s 1/4 over and I haven’t made half of what I made in 1 month last year. If I wasn’t so old, I’d be looking for a 9-5 job. ---
**Author:** ![cNsa5](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forum.notarycafe.com/cnsa5/32/33381_2.png) [@cNsa5](https://forum.notarycafe.com/u/cNsa5)\ **Post date:** [April 10, 2023, 3:20am UTC](https://forum.notarycafe.com/t/about-gettiing-work/39551/3 "2023-04-10T03:20:07Z")
@jwilliams69 You may find it helpful to review this thread starting at the top: > [@star IMPORTANT STEP: Ensuring the Reputation of your Business by Obtaining A Receipt for Each Package](http://forum.notarycafe.com/t/important-step-ensuring-the-reputation-of-your-business-by-obtaining-a-receipt-for-each-package/37982): > > FYI: To all Notary Cafe Members regarding obtaining a receipt at the time of package handoff to the Shipper; i.e., FedEx, UPS, etc. =\> Obtaining a RECEIPT at the time of handoff is certainly NOT in any way for the benefit of the client . . . The client usually NEVER mentions obtaining a receipt, except in rare instances with lowball Signing Services [SSs]. ====== Of course, if it’s not for the benefit of your client, one might ask: “Why take the time, gas, effort, etc. to obtain a receipt at… I’ve also created a direct url link for you separately to that thread for ease of locating it. ====== There are also MANY threads within the _GOLDMINE_ found in the **Notary Cafe** database by accessing the **Search Function**. I’ve inserted an image to assist you with locating the _nearly invisible_ **Magnifying Glass** to access it (see below). ![image](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/uploads/notarycafe/original/3X/f/5/f5caacef81a0a8d3e276b1e1e80ad1d77e890fcc.png) The following are a few threads that you may find helpful and/or insightful: > [@Finally..a reality check as to how much a notary earns](http://forum.notarycafe.com/t/finally-a-reality-check-as-to-how-much-a-notary-earns/22434): > > The NNA has completed a survey of income. Here’s the link: [How much can I earn as a mobile Notary or Signing Agent? | NNA](https://www.nationalnotary.org/notary-bulletin/blog/2021/06/how-much-can-i-earn-as-mobile-notary-or-signing-agent?utm_campaign=bulletin20210614&utm_medium=email&utm_source=nnabulletin&utm_content=BodyTitleMobileNotaryIncome&content_type=4&position=2&NNAID=153336141) > [@Must You Complete A Training Course To Get Work?](http://forum.notarycafe.com/t/must-you-complete-a-training-course-to-get-work/30734/4): > > I concur with the insights of LindaH-FL & mannie1950 (return to the teaching industry). Also, there are 2 recent posts by CherylM that leave the sugar-coating behind & Tells-It-Like-It-Is . . . Truly, anyone entering this business sector needs to change their mindset from that of an employee to that of a Business Owner. It’s a completely different paradigm and is managed differently as well. Best Wishes with your decision. sparkles > [@Temper your expectations](http://forum.notarycafe.com/t/temper-your-expectations/21831): > > To preface this, I’ve been a lurker on these forums for quite some time and I’ve noticed a ton of expectations lately that seem too unrealistic. I’m a NSA out of Michigan and have been one for the past 7 years. I usually pull in at least 8k worth of business every month but it takes a LONG time to get to that point. I see a ton of newer notaries looking to make fast money or expecting SS or TC to come to them over seasoned notaries while they have very little experience. A few tips that I’d sug… 🦢 ---
**Author:** ![JohnM-FL](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forum.notarycafe.com/johnm-fl/32/27884_2.png) [@JohnM-FL](https://forum.notarycafe.com/u/JohnM-FL)\ **Post date:** [April 11, 2023, 4:27pm UTC](https://forum.notarycafe.com/t/about-gettiing-work/39551/4 "2023-04-11T16:27:32Z")
I think it’s time for a NEW survey to be taken. I’m thinking that 50% of those participating will report a drastically reduced income. Yea, probably 50% of last year. ---
**Author:** ![Arichter](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forum.notarycafe.com/arichter/32/35077_2.png) [@Arichter](https://forum.notarycafe.com/u/Arichter)\ **Post date:** [April 11, 2023, 4:38pm UTC](https://forum.notarycafe.com/t/about-gettiing-work/39551/5 "2023-04-11T16:38:33Z")
Agree. I have suggested same to alphabet site. I am personally so far down from ALL previous years (30 years) that it’s even worse than my 1st year…when it was such a random thing that I didn’t bother keeping records. Granted, I’ve always been in a low volume/populaion/saturation area…but there are more people in my area doing this NOW than 2 years ago. ---
**Author:** ![cNsa5](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forum.notarycafe.com/cnsa5/32/33381_2.png) [@cNsa5](https://forum.notarycafe.com/u/cNsa5)\ **Post date:** [April 11, 2023, 4:42pm UTC](https://forum.notarycafe.com/t/about-gettiing-work/39551/6 "2023-04-11T16:42:33Z")
> [@Arichter](#): > > I am personally so far down from ALL previous years (30 years) that it’s even worse than my 1st year… > > …but there are more people in my area doing this NOW than 2 years ago. @Arichter **Concur 💯 percent!** Also, thanks for suggesting to the alphabet site that they perform an _ **updated income survey.** _ ABSOLUTELY will be MUCH LESS than previously reported. Also, the population base in the market full-time will probably also be dramatically reduced. 🦢 ---
**Author:** ![inotarize](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/ac8455/32.png) [@inotarize](https://forum.notarycafe.com/u/inotarize)\ **Post date:** [June 22, 2023, 2:08am UTC](https://forum.notarycafe.com/t/about-gettiing-work/39551/7 "2023-06-22T02:08:00Z")
thanks for sharing great will try the pro membership ---
**Author:** ![system](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/uploads/notarycafe/original/2X/5/536ced5cfa77a57223f140e81670eb5e2685a07d.jpeg) [@system](https://forum.notarycafe.com/u/system)\ **Post date:** [July 8, 2023, 8:35pm UTC](https://forum.notarycafe.com/t/about-gettiing-work/39551/8 "2023-07-08T20:35:20Z")
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