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Quote Originally Posted by SALTY:

I am right there with ya.

Walked away from security in 2004 because I was unhappy as fuck. And I dreaded everyday back then and was pissed all the time 

I have been happy ever since

People then and now think I am a crazy fuck for doing the things I do. And the funny thing is I am about to leave here very soon and go on a trip from St. Louis to Florida, then back across ending up in Las Vegas over the course of a month or so. No timeline on the trip but will be picking out a house in the CHEAP Vegas housing market.

People wonder how I do the things I do and they could never take the risks I take? But at the same time I could not see myself in thier shoes with kids/wife and shit

I was just asked today by a old friend I have not seen in years what am I gonna be doing?

My response was simply. "Nothing I have ever done before"

 

Workin for "the man" is for people who do ot mind getting stepped on and then have to smile about it.

Fuck that!

Good for you JWK


Ain't that the truth. Work your ass off and if you don't hold your end up, your gone and not thought about again. Fuckin' great deal ain't it?
 
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 Jason, NOTHING is more important than being healthy in mind and body and happy about living.  Disliking one's job, yet doing it to pay the bills is a necessary, miserable way for a lot of people to get by in life.  Congratulations on your success, and I wish you continued happiness.

 
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Just a TIP, treat Seniors with ALOT of RESPECT and you'll do fine. Mr. and Mrs. are keys. I'm sick and tired of dealing with young idiots who think they know it all. Christmas and Birthday cards will work wonders, it shows you care about your customers.

Best of Luck to you, Kemosabe.

 
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Congrats man and good for you.  I'm planning to pursue the same course of action after obtaining my CPA license. 

Work for a CPA firm for several years to gain experience and eventually leave to start my own business.

Stories like this give guys like me hope. 

 

 

 
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Posted: #30
Good stuff.  I too took the plunge not too long ago and am kicking myself for not doing it earlier.  I am a completely different person.  Was a miserable person for years...
 
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Cheers to being self employed 


 
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Walked away from a 100k+ salary a little over 2 years ago.

My income is all commission now and it has had its ups and downs. Some months I make a killing others nothing. Not making what I used to but the potential is there. On the lean months I think should I have never left the stability but I think about how unhappy and stressed I was.

I submitted my resignation letter 3 times and was talked out of it each time. 4th time was a charm when the bro in law with 0 exp. was hired as director of ops when I basically implemented every system in place and ran day to day operations for 12 years. Also had a side business (Current business) my employer wanted a piece of which was the last straw.

Much happier on my own but miss the .

Fuck the man.

Good to hear a success story




 
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And what of the bbq catering type deal? Gotta be better then setting up a tollbooth along the insurance highway

Oh and congrats!

 
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Posted: #34
congrats man.  I made the same decision 3 years ago and couldn't be happier.  I know how you feel.  Also if you have been able to succeed in starting a business in the past couple years of bad economy than it can only get better in my opinion!
 
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good for you bro...
 
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congrats too all that took the risk and it paying off ! 
 
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It sucked until my renewals could pay 100% of my bills.  My kid has been in a $600 per month private school since she was 2 so it's been rough.  Once you get to the point where it's all renewals and referrals, it's all fun.  The best thing is, seniors keep ridiculous hours.  I don't even make appointments before 10am or after 430pm.  
 
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Congrats, JWK! I'm glad to hear It's worked out and you're happy!

 
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Quote Originally Posted by Killer_B:


Ain't that the truth. Work your ass off and if you don't hold your end up, your gone and not thought about again. Fuckin' great deal ain't it?

Hell I am not talking about not cutting it. I am talking about bending over backwards AND doing a great job exceeding the expectations. And because you work for a giant like I have before. It goes unoticed that you lived your life for that piece of shit company. And when it boils down to the bullshit. They could care less how you or anyone is affected by business decisions within the company.

I have been in upper management behind closed doors having discussions about things that would over and over, screw the hourly employees and they expected it. I hated that shit. That same company had an avg hourly wage of 10 bucks and I as a manager was making $75K.

The other managers made sure they got thier bonuses even if that meant telling many they could not work that day or had to work super reduced hours.

Fuck the man

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