Anyone successful on here?
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It's not like ive been floating around. I've always wanted to be an equities trader, or a corporate banker, but that is a shrinking line of business. I have all the qualifications. Again, it boils down to getting that break.
Even though I am unemployed, I'm still making money under the table. I am participating in clinical research drug trials. I'll get $2,400 tax free this month from them. Usually, I use this extra money for the hobby or to pay for things like TaylorMade golf clubs or flying time so that the hobbies don't cut into my regular savings.
Even though I am unemployed, I'm still making money under the table. I am participating in clinical research drug trials. I'll get $2,400 tax free this month from them. Usually, I use this extra money for the hobby or to pay for things like TaylorMade golf clubs or flying time so that the hobbies don't cut into my regular savings.
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It's really hard to choose your parents.
It's easy to work hard and become rich.jwmorrice said:
It's really hard to choose your parents.
No Poorboy
Interesting that you bill yourself as Poorboy, when in fact, statistically you are quite a way ahead of the game.
I think envy is among the most damaging emotions a human cqn feel. I used to want all the toys, but now I could care less.
I enjoy seeing exotic cars, but I am glad someone else is paying for them. I don't need the latest digital stuff to take satisfying photographs. The media tells us constantly that we need product X to make us happy and fulfilled. This is bullshit.
True happiness comes from a sense of self-sufficiency and self-worth, and, believe it or not, contributing to the happiness of others. What goes aroung comes around. Take the time you have been given now to learn to do some new things that you've always wanted to do, that will give you pleasure and a sense of accomplishment rather than make you financially richer. We all live in a world of material excess where we are starving for meaningfulness. Who cares who has what, why would you think yourself inadequate becasue someone else has more than you?
As for sucking up to rich people, forget about it. I would tell Conrad Black and Donald Trump to get stuffed. They may be rich, but they are complete assholes. I doubt tht knowing them could contribute anything to my happiness.
Life consists of Being much more than Having.
Interesting that you bill yourself as Poorboy, when in fact, statistically you are quite a way ahead of the game.
I think envy is among the most damaging emotions a human cqn feel. I used to want all the toys, but now I could care less.
I enjoy seeing exotic cars, but I am glad someone else is paying for them. I don't need the latest digital stuff to take satisfying photographs. The media tells us constantly that we need product X to make us happy and fulfilled. This is bullshit.
True happiness comes from a sense of self-sufficiency and self-worth, and, believe it or not, contributing to the happiness of others. What goes aroung comes around. Take the time you have been given now to learn to do some new things that you've always wanted to do, that will give you pleasure and a sense of accomplishment rather than make you financially richer. We all live in a world of material excess where we are starving for meaningfulness. Who cares who has what, why would you think yourself inadequate becasue someone else has more than you?
As for sucking up to rich people, forget about it. I would tell Conrad Black and Donald Trump to get stuffed. They may be rich, but they are complete assholes. I doubt tht knowing them could contribute anything to my happiness.
Life consists of Being much more than Having.
Good point wollensak. Poorboy... you are better off than 95% of the world's population. Sometimes we forget how good things are here. It really hit me after a few travels to places like Bangladesh, Thailand and Morocco. After seeing beggers there, I had a hard time taking seriously the young begger on Queen St. with a smile and funny sign asking for change.
You seem to be doing fine. A touch of confidence and self-esteem would be good. I recall a few threads you've started that deal with your dissatisfaction with your life, whether economically or socially. Have a more positive spin. That is the first step.
You seem to be doing fine. A touch of confidence and self-esteem would be good. I recall a few threads you've started that deal with your dissatisfaction with your life, whether economically or socially. Have a more positive spin. That is the first step.
I find it rather sad that pretty much every reply on poorboy's question on success with finances AND personal has been only on financial. Nobody wants to offer suggestions or tips for personal success? Or is that because everyone here is not personally succesful, and has no advice, which brings us here to begin with.
Food for thought.
Food for thought.
At 33 you should just be hitting your stride - just okd enough and with enough experience to be valuable.
Work hard, never quit, keep a sense of hummor, find someone to spend your life with and have kids. Kids are a great source of joy, and you don't have time to feel sorry for yourself either ;-)
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Work hard, never quit, keep a sense of hummor, find someone to spend your life with and have kids. Kids are a great source of joy, and you don't have time to feel sorry for yourself either ;-)
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Check out Donald Trump's newest book for some pointers... If I remember correctly, it's called "The Way to the Top" or something to that effect.
If you want my opinion, aside from having connections and some really good luck, there's no substitute for hard work and perseverance.
If you want my opinion, aside from having connections and some really good luck, there's no substitute for hard work and perseverance.
At 33 I should just be hitting my stride, but I'm not. I'm unemployed and looking. That part really bothers me. I'm always getting knocked down. I've been trying so hard over the past ten years to try and make it, but I'm always being cut.
Not to sound paranoid, but more than one manager has ruined my career. My first job after my MBA was reviewing corporate credits for a bank. My supervisor gave me a bad review and I told me my employment wouldn't be extended past my probation period. In the two weeks I had remaining, she handed in her resignation to move to a different company and when she left, they discovered she left 45 credits unreviewed, which appoximates into 45 days of work. I asked the manager if they would reconsider my dismissal based on the fact that there was concrete proof she wasn't doing her job reviewing my work or providing training, and the manager reconsidered, but the director of the department overulled and said they have to "stick to their guns", which means to me that they didn't want to lose face.
I was let go from my latest job a month and a half after 2 new levels of management came in even though I recieved an MVP nomination from my old manager just before she left for a director's position. I was let go because of lack of attention to detail, but the dismissal letter has my name misspelled and is missing two periods. I think my new manager was shifting her shortcomings to me. I didn't think she was all that bright either. She called 24 hour time, "French time".
I'm getting tired of getting knocked down and left behind. I need someone to give me a break.
I am actually a very helpful person. Too helpful in fact. I've been deliberately holding back on some occasions because sometimes I feel I am being taken advantage of. I inspect vehicles for freinds before they puchase and find them deals on auto parts. I also volunteer with Air Cadets teaching them how to fly sailplanes.
I would love to find a wife, but women don't seem interested in me. I even spent 18 months $3,600 learning to ride a horse because of the high female male ratio. I joined Lifemates for the low, low price of $3000, and I am going on 3 years as a member with no success. I lose out to guys who are afraid of mice, can't change a spare tire or buy the right size clothes for themselves or guys who don't have a driver's license and no college or university education.
I am thankful I have stumbled across this hobby. It has been a godsend that has helped keep me sane by providing a small form of female affirmation.
Not to sound paranoid, but more than one manager has ruined my career. My first job after my MBA was reviewing corporate credits for a bank. My supervisor gave me a bad review and I told me my employment wouldn't be extended past my probation period. In the two weeks I had remaining, she handed in her resignation to move to a different company and when she left, they discovered she left 45 credits unreviewed, which appoximates into 45 days of work. I asked the manager if they would reconsider my dismissal based on the fact that there was concrete proof she wasn't doing her job reviewing my work or providing training, and the manager reconsidered, but the director of the department overulled and said they have to "stick to their guns", which means to me that they didn't want to lose face.
I was let go from my latest job a month and a half after 2 new levels of management came in even though I recieved an MVP nomination from my old manager just before she left for a director's position. I was let go because of lack of attention to detail, but the dismissal letter has my name misspelled and is missing two periods. I think my new manager was shifting her shortcomings to me. I didn't think she was all that bright either. She called 24 hour time, "French time".
I'm getting tired of getting knocked down and left behind. I need someone to give me a break.
I am actually a very helpful person. Too helpful in fact. I've been deliberately holding back on some occasions because sometimes I feel I am being taken advantage of. I inspect vehicles for freinds before they puchase and find them deals on auto parts. I also volunteer with Air Cadets teaching them how to fly sailplanes.
I would love to find a wife, but women don't seem interested in me. I even spent 18 months $3,600 learning to ride a horse because of the high female male ratio. I joined Lifemates for the low, low price of $3000, and I am going on 3 years as a member with no success. I lose out to guys who are afraid of mice, can't change a spare tire or buy the right size clothes for themselves or guys who don't have a driver's license and no college or university education.
I am thankful I have stumbled across this hobby. It has been a godsend that has helped keep me sane by providing a small form of female affirmation.
I pictured Trish Micheals in this thread after he stated his savings and RSP amounts... Is she on holidays?
Performance and Expectations
I have terminated many employees when their probation periods were up, even though these employees worked hard. The issues that I could not overlook had to do with poor attention to details in their work, poor attitudes, lack of enthusiasm for taking on new challenges, and an inability to meet deadlines.
The ideal employee is someone who shows dedication to the assigned tasks and enthusiasm for the work, is meticulous in getting every detail exactly correct, completing every task ahead of schedule, is able to handle 10 or more tasks at a time, and takes the initiative to tackle the tasks no one wants.
I have terminated many employees when their probation periods were up, even though these employees worked hard. The issues that I could not overlook had to do with poor attention to details in their work, poor attitudes, lack of enthusiasm for taking on new challenges, and an inability to meet deadlines.
The ideal employee is someone who shows dedication to the assigned tasks and enthusiasm for the work, is meticulous in getting every detail exactly correct, completing every task ahead of schedule, is able to handle 10 or more tasks at a time, and takes the initiative to tackle the tasks no one wants.
You're not at all poorly off. It's interesting to me that you think that you are. You may not be where you want to be, but you're not poorly off.poorboy said:I feel I've been careful in how I spend my money and live within my means. I have $74,000 or so market value in my RSP and a $25,000 reserve outside my RSP, but am now unemployedI own no property, have no debt and my rent is a little over $500 a month.
I'm 33 now. I've been driving the same car for 14 years and 276,000 kms and it is one of the factors that has contributed to me developing an expertise in automobiles. The other factor is racing and maintaining my other car, a Grand National.
Additionally, cheap rent is a very important step to being able to take risks and/or grow capital. You're lucky: $500 rent is cheap. Most people's overheads are too high, and this prevents them from doing something different. Golden handcuffs.
Fear is the most powerful binder in the world against action. You have to have some structure in which you are able to confront fears, even if only incrementally.
Next time you blow $3k, consider getting a life coach or a therapist who can work on your underlying attitudes and "scripts". There is a saying "what you focus on--positively or negatively--expands" so if you are focused on fear and defensiveness, you'll just grow more of it. Issues of self-esteem are invisible actors when it comes to money and success. Work out old issues, and indirectly they start to affect your measure of "success."
Yoga or meditation can also help in this respect. Detach yourself from the regular scripts that work around in your head.
Good luck.
