retainer jobs

[Nicodemus_Mercy]

Can someone explain to me exactly how are retainers profitable, because I have them I maxed them and I just send them on quick explorations. Hardly ever I get good money out of em; what am I doing wrong?

I can't speak for anyone else, but for me, sending my retainers out to get things that sell well on my server while I am doing other things makes them profitable. Dhalmel Hide, Chimera Manes, Aurum Regis Sand, Birch Logs, etc. basically endgame crafting mats, particularly the ones that are hidden in the nodes and don't show up regularly (Hardsilver Ore, Titanium Ore, Birch Logs, etc) can sell well... though less so this close to another xpac. Your servers economy will obviously dictate what sells and how well. Your server population will also impact it. If you're on an overpopulated server, the vast amount of competition will stymie prices on pretty much everything.

[Roth_Trailfinder]

Not saying I'm doing them right or wrong, but I generally use my retainers to keep me supplied with Red Crafting Scrip hand in materials, and GC hand in materials. I do pay for the extra retainers per month, and I've got 2 Miners, 2 Botanists, 3 Monks, and 1 Fisherman.

The Fisherman goes out on the 18 hour or Quick Ventures most often, then the two Botanists, with the two Miners and three Monks generally going after specific stuff.

If I only had two Retainers, I do not know how I would break stuff down. Most likely, two Monks, as I can generally go and gather the other stuff easily enough (its just a matter of convenience that I do not do so now).

[Canadane]

i would like to know this too since iam sure iam also doing it wrong

Don't use quick ventures. Tell them what specific item to get. Make sure you're selecting profitable items.

[Mycow8me]

I dont understand why you have to "reset" your retainer job. Why can't they just level multiple classes and maybe you can change it once per week reset.