# 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:** 1\ **Showing post:** 3
**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… 🦢 --- _[View the full topic](https://forum.notarycafe.com/t/about-gettiing-work/39551)._