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Old 12-20-2011, 03:15 PM
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My long term girlfriend left me yesterday, the house is unsustainable on my wages making me homeless and the business will fold.

So what are you all expecting?
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Old 12-20-2011, 03:34 PM
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Sorry to hear about your troubles. Is is possible to get a "day job" to be able to maintain your current household and keep the business afloat?

I wish you the best of luck.
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Old 12-20-2011, 04:07 PM
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Just when I thought my life was at a shitty point, I see stuff like this and it reminds me that I am not the only one. Sorry to hear this Jamie. I hope you can figure something out. I'm sure you will. You seem pretty resourceful, but it doesn't help it suck any less.
I wish you luck as well.
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Old 12-20-2011, 04:19 PM
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dang - that sucks. but YOU have to figure it out. Nothing knocks you out of the game unless you let it. Time for some kick-ass problem solving.
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Old 12-20-2011, 04:25 PM
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Ouch. Sorry to hear about it, and the timing is pretty awful. Hopefully you've got a little time to weigh your options -- I'd hate to see you forced into a hasty decision. In any event, I hope things look up soon.
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Old 12-20-2011, 04:28 PM
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Exactly one year ago, I was fired from my job. Was put on food stamps, unemployment only covered the rent. It sucked for several months. Then, it got better. It sucks now, but keep doing what you're doing and you'll get through it.
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Old 12-20-2011, 04:40 PM
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Sometimes things happen for the best. Keep ya chin up!
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Old 12-20-2011, 04:53 PM
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Or:

"My demanding GF left me and I'm going to be moving to much cheaper living accommodations. This means I'm going to have a lot more time and money to invest in my photography. With a little determination the business should improve quickly."

It's not where you are, it's where you're going...
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"My demanding GF left me and I'm going to be moving to much cheaper living accommodations. This means I'm going to have a lot more time and money to invest in my photography. With a little determination the business should improve quickly."

It's not where you are, it's where you're going...
I like this..... I've been called out several times lately for being too negative. I do it so much, I don't even realize it. Thanks for this. Just the nudge I needed today.
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Old 12-20-2011, 05:51 PM
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Things always happen for a reason, often times we can see the reason, one day you'll look back upon and be thankful it went down the way it did. In the meantime take control of the situation knowing full well that you have what it takes to get through..

"Experience is not what happens to a man. It is what a man does with what happens to him. "
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