About 2 years ago I was in a bad place financially. I was in a bad seperation which left my bank account in the red about $250, upcoming bills around $2500, lawyer fees at about $7k, credit debt at $11.5k, and a truck loan for $32k. Everything was loosley planned out but when my spouse ran off with everything I was in shambles. I was earning $28/hr which may sound like a lot to some people but it was just enough to bearly get by. I was lising sleep and weight from the stress. What Im saying is, Ive been where many of you are now.
I asked a close family member for a $10k loan. He said yes but it would need to be paid back within 6 months. I knew I couldnt do it. I went to the bank, but didnt qualify fir a loan. I had no choice but to make it work.
My brother gave me a piece of advise that I will never forget, and it has changed my life. It was hard to comprehend as a nice guy, but was absolutley correct.
Always bet on yourself, and fuck everyone else.
Within one week I asked to have my job switched to salary, they said no. There goes my attempt at a steady income. Then I asked what it would take fir me to make a substancial raise. Apparently nothing I could do would get me there.
One week later I opened a phone book, yes phone book. And called competing companies. 3rd phone call got me an interview, that interview got me a 100% raise. In believing in myself I doubled my income. ( seasonaly) my point is, I doubted my ability. After I took the job my prior employer of 5 years tried to offer me a raise to keep me. But that advise rang in my head. Now on jobs, I take everything they can give me, I work weekends, and bid on my own contracts. I dont drink, smoke weed or eat out to often. I cook from scratch and my outlet is work and the gym. I turned my career into my hobby, and my hibby into my passion. I got 2 roomates, cyt my household bills by 66%. And in that 2 years have paus off the lawyers, 12k in credit debt and gavent missed a truck payment. Nit only that ive put away $20k. For me it isnt enough and I will continue to grind. Ive booked my first real vacation ever and never been happier.
So to each and every one of you I say this. Youve got this, dont fret. Bet on yourself and fuck everyone else. If your employer cared about you enough they would find a way to help you. If they dont offer, pit them against the competition. Its your life, they just live in ut!
Submitted March 18, 2017 at 12:41PM by Chicken_noodle_coop http://ift.tt/2nD3Gsx
