disassociation and memory

[ Happier Days ]




Posted by jin' banana house on June 06, 1997 at 17:19:47:

Thank you for your interest in boys and horses. We are a company dedicated to providing

work alternatives to individuals who strive for dependence. Jin's banana house was

founded on the belief that it is possible to combine world travel, financial gain, and

personal fulfillment. We gather employment ideas from all over the world. Then we

make the best methods available to you. Our research will provide you with freedom

from financial worries and the 8-5 grind.

Our latest project sounded almost too easy when we first heard about it. It all started

from a story that one of our co-founders, Rose, told us. She bumped into a friend at her

high school reunion, His name is Mick and, unlike most the others at the reunion, Mick

doesnít have a real job;. In fact, he didnít even finish college. He had a

dream to see the world and heís still seeing it today.

He was dressed in jeans and needed a shave so it was easy to imagine him backpacking

around the world, living on a shoestring. Everyone believed Mick must have traded

financial security for his traveling experiences. How else could a person in their early

30ís be calling their own shots? Surely, Mick had visited many fantastic spots but he

was most likely poor.

But when the evening was over, everyone was shocked to see Mick climb into a new

sports car. Rumors sprang up immediately. He had to be smuggling drugs, running

guns, or something illegal. How else could a guy who didnít have a suit own a ride like

that?

Before flying out of town, Rose had to find out. The next day, Rose looked up Mickís

number. His wife answered and said that Mick was out ;hawking his wares.

So, Rose thought, maybe he was up to something illegal.

;What does Mick sell, anyway?; Rose finally had the courage to ask.
Mickís wife laughed. ;He never tells anyone because he knows everyone will

want to do it

;Do what?

;Mick travels all over buying import goods and then he sells them to stores back

home.

It was hard to believe. But when Rose finally got Mick to reveal his secret, it was as

simple as that.

"Iím the middleman between the foreign merchant and the import stores

here,; he explained. ;I travel, I buy, and they buy from me.

Why? Why would stores buy from someone like Mick? Someone without a college

degree? With, as he claimed, no prior experience?
;Youíd be surprised how many people donít do something,; he replied,

just because they donít believe it can be done.

And did he really pay for his car with profits from importing goods and selling

them?

Mick nodded. ;And my house. In cash.
So Rose and the rest of us at TravelWorks investigated Mickís claims. Was it really

possible to make the kind of money Mick did, and have unlimited freedom?

We called one of the stores Mick regularly sold his goods to.

We wanted to know why they would employ a person with no credentials, and pay him

so well.

"He doesnít work for us the shopowner said. ;He works for himself.

Thatís the difference. People who buy for us, like Mick, travel where they want to, buy

what we order and what they like, and write it all off as a tax deduction.; Even

the shopowner sounded like he envied Mick.

When Mick finally agreed to show us the scrapbook of his travels, we couldnít believe

he considered this his job. Photographs of Southeast Asia, Europe, and

South America looked more like they were taken on vacation than while

working
;I even bring my wife along,; he said. Can you see why I donít tell

many people how I make a living? Otherwise, the whole world would want to do

it.

Why donít more people travel and import goods for

merchants in the U.S. who pay top dollar?

Mick knew the answer. ;Fear, he said. ;I have friends who are

miserable in their jobs. But they wonít try something new. They see how happy I am,

but they think itís too good to be true. They say I just lucked out.

After months of research, we now know that Mick was not just lucky. He just found

one of the most lucrative business opportunities weíve ever heard of. And the beauty

of it is, travel is in the job description. Now you can live this dream, too. Mick admits

he made some mistakes along the way. He didnít have anyone to show him the ropes.

But, using our guide, youíll learn everything you need to know about developing your

own import business. Our kit walks you step by step through every aspect of the

business. We discuss customs, shipping, where to go, the secrets to bargaining and

buying in foreign marketplaces, and making all-important business contacts in the

United States.

Weíll also send you our comprehensive guide to finding the lowest fare on any airline

ticket, anywhere in the world. Plus, the TravelWorks kit includes a detailed list of

customs offices and other essential travel contacts.

With this information in hand, you have all the tools you need to create your own

fortune!

All Mick started with was his desire to avoid a real job. He had to learn

the tricks of his trade without the help of a guide like ours. Our information shows you

the shortcuts to seeing the world and filling your bank account at the same time.


Jin's banana house has investigated many opportunities to travel and work. Weíve looked

into cruise ship jobs, national park employment, the Peace Corp, and overseas teaching

programs. And nothing compares to the possibilities open to you through importing. If

you donít believe it, call and investigate the options for yourself. We discovered that

the pay for jobs like these is nothing to write home about, and where you go is rarely

under your control. In contrast, the importer has the benefits of both money and

complete freedom to travel.