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LukeFL

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34. Have you considered instead of
Wed Jan 15, 2014, 01:35 PM
Jan 2014

Getting a second job going to school for a different career? A technical career where you can make more money in the future?

I mean, you are still very young- anything is possible. Give yourself short term goals when it comes to school. I know school is not for everyone but if having a different job/ career will make you feel better because it will increase the prospect of you earning more, you should not only give it try- you should go for it.

There are different technical professions that do not require a 4 year degree- a one and half year is sometimes all you need to make real changes to your life.

You work at a hotel, have you tried researching for culinary schools?
I know someone who is graduating from a two year culinary school program and already has job offers. The pay will also be excellent.

Anything you can do to improve your way if life? I know it's difficult ( trust me, I am going through my own Financial and prrsonal problems) but we must continue to live. It's this life- there won't be another one.

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Just another ordinary day in paradise. [View all] davidthegnome Jan 2014 OP
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Thank you for sharing... polichick Jan 2014 #3
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I hope I have enough strength... davidthegnome Jan 2014 #11
Haven't you heard? The economy has RECOVERED!!!1 PassingFair Jan 2014 #14
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I wish I had some answers for you or some good advice. Is there any way japple Jan 2014 #4
There is limited help available. davidthegnome Jan 2014 #6
Have you applied for insurance through the Affordable Care Act? I don't know much japple Jan 2014 #7
I have. davidthegnome Jan 2014 #10
I have always been told that if you send even like $5 a month on a debt DebJ Jan 2014 #26
That will probably be my solution, in the end. davidthegnome Jan 2014 #31
I don't have any real advice on getting a better job, ohheckyeah Jan 2014 #36
Have you considered instead of LukeFL Jan 2014 #34
this is why poverty is "grinding" G_j Jan 2014 #5
No, they have no understanding marions ghost Jan 2014 #30
... progressoid Jan 2014 #9
I feel your story is all to common. zeemike Jan 2014 #12
Hope something changes for you soon. EC Jan 2014 #13
You are definitely not alone. blur256 Jan 2014 #15
With a masters degree... davidthegnome Jan 2014 #18
This is part of the reason I love reading so much. davidthegnome Jan 2014 #24
We have a lot in common blur256 Jan 2014 #25
You put it quite well, more people than you are probably aware Stargazer99 Jan 2014 #16
i'm so sorry to hear about your daughter shireen Jan 2014 #38
You don't have to believe in God to seek spiritual help. freedom fighter jh Jan 2014 #19
I am sorry. oldandhappy Jan 2014 #20
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Kicking for the evening crowd. japple Jan 2014 #22
You are young and blessed to have family roody Jan 2014 #23
Do any of your siblings have residence somewhere DebJ Jan 2014 #27
In addition to owning the hotels.. davidthegnome Jan 2014 #32
Karma will give the slap he needs one day. DebJ Jan 2014 #43
David, I wish you could find or make work that is not connected... grasswire Jan 2014 #28
I hope you're right. davidthegnome Jan 2014 #33
you know, it's not easy to make a living as a writer grasswire Jan 2014 #39
Thanks for helping with your words of wisdom - I may come looking someday also. erronis Jan 2014 #41
Love your response LukeFL Jan 2014 #35
Thanks for sharing. I wish I had words of wisdom to offer, but I don't. sinkingfeeling Jan 2014 #29
rec Demo_Chris Jan 2014 #37
I wish you the best, you are part of a huge group. Paper Roses Jan 2014 #40
yes, davidthegnome, know this - hopemountain Jan 2014 #42
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