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Tommyboy
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Post by Tommyboy » Mon Sep 01, 2008 4:28 pm

I was at a job for 9 years, left it to start my own coffee shop and did it with the help of this program. Although it didn't make much money I sold it after 3 years and my old CEO called wanting me to come back and I did. That was 3 years ago and that place went totally down hill and my job got more and more challenging by the day. The CEO and his sister have ran this business into the ground, they have laid off 6 people so far and 2 weeks ago he told me to prepare to work 60-70 hours a week for a while and I am on salary. Everything came to a boil last thursday after a terrible week of panic attacks so I quit. I start a new job as a personal trainer tomorrow will potential to make lots more money. Anyone else in this kind of situation?? I hated to leave a good paying job with bills but I reached my limit it seems.

FrancesL
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Post by FrancesL » Mon Sep 01, 2008 4:52 pm

Tommy,

I am inspired by your courage! You are obviously a person who knows that you have to be willing to take risks to get where you want to go. That shows clearly with you stepping out there and starting your own business.

I think that it is GREAT and courageous to get out of that job without letting fear/bills etc. control you or paralyze you from making the decisions that are right for you. So many people are controlled by these factors and never accomplish their dreams or stay at a job when they are miserable because of this.

It would be one thing if you jumped from job to job and never completed anything...that is running. It is a whole different thing when you do what is best for you regardless of the cards on the table!

Very few people have that boldness!! It is to be respected!

I am sure you will be very successful with whatever you do. Anyone can get by for a while if they are creative, so don't worry, just be proactive and go after what you want in your life! You've got to know when to hold 'em, and know when to fold 'em!

Lambert
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Post by Lambert » Mon Sep 01, 2008 5:05 pm

Great advice Frances :)

Tommy, good on' ya for for doing what is best for you!!!!

Tommyboy
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Post by Tommyboy » Tue Sep 02, 2008 7:23 am

Thanks Frances and Lambert :)
I'm still dealing with doubt and being able to build the clients but my friend who manages the gym is helping so much. My first day (today) I have around 3 clients so far and 2 potential more. It was either do this or stay in a job I hated and I had to work with an ex as well... whew... that was rough for a while lol.
I only seem to have a problem going out of town usually, sometime I dont depending on the situation. I'm back on this program full force.

Lambert
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Post by Lambert » Wed Sep 03, 2008 4:52 pm

Good stuff Tommy, glad your first day was good. I too struggle with doubting myself at work so I know how you feel. Something you might want to know is that I highly doubt anyone would ever guess you struggle with anxiety or depression, you look so confident in your picture!! I like to tell myself that most people cannot tell and that I struggle and that I am an excellent performer! (helps that I actually am a performer, I dance)

I am sending you good, positive vibes Tommy and I am positive you will be successful.You should already be SOOOOO proud of yourself for stepping out of your comfort zone and accepting this new position.

Take care,

Lambert

Tommyboy
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Post by Tommyboy » Thu Sep 04, 2008 5:46 am

Thank you Lambert. I am a good performer I'm sure and we all hide it so well it seems. Thank you for your kind positive words, it helps a lot!!. What type of dancing?

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