need a change of career warning venting - Beyond Tiki

V vintagegirl Tiki Socialite Los Angeles Joined: Jun 12, 2002 Posts: 542	V vintagegirl Posted posted on Sun, Aug 22, 2004 11:57 PM On 2004-08-22 18:22, Formikahini wrote: (I'll say the only exception is if a HUGE, stupid risk failed to the point of putting their wife and kids out on the street. But does anyone blow it that big? You've never met my dad. (But that's a whole other story.) I want to stay positive here, but just letting you know that there are such people. While we still managed to keep a roof over our heads (albeit some very leaky ones), there were some VERY close calls. And it's really no fun growing up in constant fear of becoming homeless. Thank goodness that no one here on TC sounds nearly as irresponsible. (Oh, and if you're curious for an example, how about putting a chinchilla farm before your house payments. That's right, I said chinchilla farm. No joke!) BTW, Formica I did like your success story too. Especially that you went from being a "rock star" to being a teacher. (Usually, the cliche is the other way around.) But I admire anyone that seeks to spend their daily lives in improving the next generation. I count myself as very fortunate that I had some fantastic teachers in my education that ended up making a huge difference in my life.

On 2004-08-22 18:22, Formikahini wrote:
(I'll say the only exception is if a HUGE, stupid risk failed to the point of putting their wife and kids out on the street. But does anyone blow it that big?

You've never met my dad. (But that's a whole other story.) I want to stay positive here, but just letting you know that there are such people. While we still managed to keep a roof over our heads (albeit some very leaky ones), there were some VERY close calls. And it's really no fun growing up in constant fear of becoming homeless. Thank goodness that no one here on TC sounds nearly as irresponsible.

(Oh, and if you're curious for an example, how about putting a chinchilla farm before your house payments. That's right, I said chinchilla farm. No joke!)

BTW, Formica I did like your success story too. Especially that you went from being a "rock star" to being a teacher. (Usually, the cliche is the other way around.) But I admire anyone that seeks to spend their daily lives in improving the next generation. I count myself as very fortunate that I had some fantastic teachers in my education that ended up making a huge difference in my life.

Post #109721 by vintagegirl on Sun, Aug 22, 2004 11:57 PM