How are you able to afford Hermes bags?

How are you able to afford Hermes bags?

  • I married into money.

  • I was born into money.

  • I work in the medical field.

  • I work as an artist (fashion designer, painter, photographer, etc.)

  • I'm a business woman/man.

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#46
littlepea said:
Photography is an art. Fashion design, while it may fall under the "designer" category, is an art and could fall under the "art" category as well, that's why both photography and fashion design as well as other fashion careers such as fashion merchandising are taught at ART schools like The Academy of Art or the Art Institutes. Fashion design requires artistic skills like being able to draw, construct things with your hands, have an artistic eye, etc.

Well since this thread seems to be getting further and further away from Hermes, let me bring it back. Those of you who are working in the Medical Field, does your career allow you to first be able to support yourself (because I want to be able to support myself without the help of a spouse or anyone) and second does it allow you to after supporting yourself have money left over for Hermes and other luxury items and money to travel after that?
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A word of advice: if you pick a career solely for the salary or financial benefits, without any true thought to your own skills, talents and passions, you will be sorely disappointed and no amount of luxury goods will make up for the fact that you will ultimately hate the way you make your living. As Joseph Campbell put it, follow your bliss. Chasing status symbols isn't the way to plan your life.
 
#48
Myself, I was born, and married into priorities and common sense.

I never considered designer things in college. Only once I was out of school, working ridiculously hard, having saved, taken care of myself and my future path, did I ever wander into designer departments. At all! And even then, I was closer to thirty. Oh, I dressed well (I went to art school too) and took care of myself, but I barely considered Coach, much less Hermes. But you know what I did do?

I traveled. I took my discretionary money, and I did and saw great things. I explored! Now, a bit older, settled into a life, family, and career, it isn't so easy to see the world now but I feel like I already did, and I discovered myself along the way.

Before you find Hermes, Chanel, and the rest, find yourself. And don't stop looking until you and your soul are dear old friends. Then, find a career. And a guy. A home. A family.

Somewhere along the way. Hermes or Chanel... or Jimmy Choo, whatever... will find YOU. At 18, you're in no rush. Take life for what it's worth! And what it's worth to you is priceless.

Curiosity is good - use it to discover new countries, religions, art and beauty. Trust me, you'll see yourself, and what you want to do... along the way. :heart:
 
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#49
littlepea - I'm in the medical field.
It's not something I'd advise you do unless you really love it.
You have to be a very flexible person to do this.
We don't eat regularly, we're on call pretty much round the clock
I haven't been to a X'mas dinner for 4 years
I managed X'mas lunch last year with the in-laws
only because I was working that night and had to forego the daytime sleep
after having worked 14 hours the night before
to be working the same 14 hour shift X'mas night
you could be doing a normal day and get called in for a renal transplant at 3AM
nothing is predictable
working with children is great
sometimes the parents aren't
not everything is as it seems
no one launches into medicine lightly
I was once a young girl like you
I had two passions
I either was going to do medicine or be a concert pianist
I suspect you are good at many things which makes your decision difficult
I lived my art and I know what your mother is saying
But you need to have your own inner conversation
There is no such thing as destiny - you shape your own
I know a lot of doctors who have left the medical field
to do other things - that is always an option
But it is a hard road travelled
No one can make your decisions in life for you
look beyond your mother
look at your uncles, aunts, your grandparents, your role models
listen to those wiser than you
for they have wisdom amassed over many lifetimes your age
good luck
 
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#50
Please!!! Read this...

The Renaissance Soul

If I had read it at your age, it would have saved me a lot of trouble!!! Sometimes your passions dont fit into a specific "JOB" title, you have to make your own. But waking up passionate about what you do is absolutely essential, whether its digging ditches or something more glamorous. And while you are searching, save save save your money!!!

You have been offered some wonderful advice here, I wish you nothing but happiness!
 
#51
For me, it is all about balance.
Choosing something you truly enjoy, but considering how much that enjoyment is for how much stability. If you choose something you can't imagine NOT doing, maybe you will not have all the material posessions (or maybe you will!) you might want but you will be happier. If you choose something you don't really like but end up with enough money to buy whatever, you won't be happy. Hopefully there is something that fits somewhere along the spectrum.
I always knew I was going to support myself, knew my material tastes, and that I was going to have to pick something not only enjoyable/rewarding personally, but also safe financially. I have been very lucky and have made good choices, but I have also worked very hard to get where I am today.
 
#53
littlepea, Life is about love, compassion, passion, and being true to yourself...

Open your heat, and your mind...You will get tons of rewards and the money you need along the way. Use your money as a fuel for living your life, not your life as a fuel to make money ....

Good luck littlepea !:heart::heart::heart:

PS : travel , get out of your street, look at how people really different from you live, feel the world, learn other languages, read , use your legs to climb a mountain, feel the heat of the desert, swim in the ocean....
 
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#54
I'm an RN and the pay is good, but like gga says it takes an insane amount of work and sacrifice, and oftentimes it's a thankless job. But I still love my profession and wouldn't change it for anything else. Now going back to Hermes, being a nurse does allow me a few luxuries in life.

Like everyone else has said, focus on a career you love, and everything else...the luxuries, Hermes, travels...will fall into place. Good luck!
 
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#56
ardneish said:
Little pea

Your young and gorgeous, and your sign in name is that of my favourite flower
follow your heart as to what you really enjoy doing in life do not follow the road that says this way for money, it will not bring you happiness.

I myself worked hard doing what I loved, saved for years,did not marry for money although I could have done,but without love what would be the point.

I myself am middle aged now and thats how I was able to afford my bags, at the end of the day they are just handbags, not that important compared to friends family ,

All backgrounds are here don,t think we were all born into money or married it, I know so many women who are very unhappy married to very rich men, yes they have their designer bags and clothes but trust me when I tell you some of them are just so lonely and very unhappy

And your family is so much more important,good things come to those who wait, and they will come to you
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Very well said! ITA!:yes:
 
#57
Angelfish said:
Myself, I was born, and married into priorities and common sense.

I never considered designer things in college. Only once I was out of school, working ridiculously hard, having saved, taken care of myself and my future path, did I ever wander into designer departments. At all! And even then, I was closer to thirty. Oh, I dressed well (I went to art school too) and took care of myself, but I barely considered Coach, much less Hermes. But you know what I did do?

I traveled. I took my discretionary money, and I did and saw great things. I explored! Now, a bit older, settled into a life, family, and career, it isn't so easy to see the world now but I feel like I already did, and I discovered myself along the way.

Before you find Hermes, Chanel, and the rest, find yourself. And don't stop looking until you and your soul are dear old friends. Then, find a career. And a guy. A home. A family.

Somewhere along the way. Hermes or Chanel... or Jimmy Choo, whatever... will find YOU. At 18, you're in no rush. Take life for what it's worth! And what it's worth to you is priceless.

Curiosity is good - use it to discover new countries, religions, art and beauty. Trust me, you'll see yourself, and what you want to do... along the way. :heart:
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Wow, where were you when I was 18??? Fantastically put, fabulous advice :tup:
 
#58
imho
Honey, learn to be satisfied,
and have a desire to tell yourself the truth.
That is all.
Rose,
i am unsuccessful in responding electronically, to your warm thoughts,
so
i plan to telephone you or post a letter!!!
angie
 
#59
Lots of common sense. While I love LV then, i know I couldn't afford it so I don't buy it. But i still bought cheaper bags. Some fake too - shame3!!!!

I'm 41 now and have 2 H items on my list. I only started buying designer bags 3 years ago. 1 LV & 1 gucci in 2006, 1 LV in 2007, 4 bags last year - the most i have bought. then 2 H's this year.

No extras either. no scarves, no designer shoes, no jewelry - i'm still using mine which my mom gave me.

hope this helps
 
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#60
Littlepea, after reading what you wrote, I can totally understand your dilemma. I know your parents must be so worried about your future in this economy, thus the push to do something in the medical field or some other "good" job. What you may have to do to alleviate their and your concern for the economy and financial problems is to take your artistic skills or any other skills and figure out a way to use them in a more traditional job that offers benefits, good pay, and security. For example, instead of artistic photography you may end up taking pictures for a newspaper or magazine. Or instead of fashion design, you end up a business manager or fasion buyer for a boutique, or marketing person for a store or designer. May not be what you originally started out wanting to do, but still allows you to be involved in the fringes of the arts community but still have a "good" job that your parents would approve of. Let's face it, our parents' approval IS important, and no matter how hard we try, it will always figure into our decisions on career. Just try to find something that will please them financially and still allow you to be creative and artistic. I know, easier said than done!

And show your mom what Pas de Cheval wrote about the medical field. She hit it right on the head! And left out the biggie--enormous student loan debt when you finally enter the work force. So yes, it is a stable and financially rewarding career but you will have to wait a long long time before you are stable and see those rewards.
 
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