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Uh oh, I lost my job

August 2nd, 2007 by Robert

OK, it happened a couple weeks ago, but I was laid off. It’s a nasty story, but that isn’t the point. Having and entrepreneurial mindset, this was actually a good thing.

First, I wasn’t happy with my job. Second, it got me more focused on what I really want which is to not work for someone else. It is hard to give 100% when you don’t feel like you are getting 100%. We have a couple of irons in the fire and it won’t be easy by any means but working for US will be so much more rewarding.

For the time being though I will have to get another job to pay the bills, but the end goal is to have one or more companies up and running in a matter of months. While I’m being optimistic, I’m also a realist. I don’t expect to be able to completely quit my job by say, the end of the year, but I am hoping to be self sufficient in about 12 months.

My wife is getting back into making candles again (they are awesome!) and is running a promotion to name her company. Check out the details and you can win one of her candles.

We’ll see…

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  • 7 Responses to “Uh oh, I lost my job”

    1. 1

      Daniel Says

      Let me know the details, and of you wish, I will add your wife’s candle making to the Pagan to Pagan directory on my site. It is only starting, but i believe it will grow well.

      Good luck with your own business.

      Daniel

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      Susan Says

      I hope all goes well with your new job adventures. I have been involved in affiliate marketing for years with little success. I have recently decided to try again to help supplement our income now that we are traveling the US. You really might be interested in checking this out: How To Create A Money Machine That Pumps Out Cash Even While You Sleep For The Rest Of Your Life Read this dynamic 67 page ebook absolutely FREE! http://homeopportunities.ws

      It is not a get rich fast scheme, but is really working. Good Luck!

    3. 3

      Robert Says

      Thanks Susan, I’ll look into it. Enjoy your travels!

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      Vernon Lun Says

      Hello Robert, sometimes it takes drastic events to make us do bold things. Hope you get to where your heart leads you.
      Vern

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      Robert Says

      Well I’m convinced that it is for the best. If nothing more it makes me pursue my entrepreneur dreams even more.

      Thanks for comment Vernon.

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      T Says

      Uh-oh. I wish I had advice or help. Just “good luck,” you already have good ideas.

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      Noah Says

      Robert,

      It seems you don’t have to look far to find lots of unhappy, unsatisfied, or unfulfilled lives roaming the planet. I admire the ones who have the courage to do something about it. I’ve been in the corporate world for 2 years and I’m fed up already. I want to work for myself and pursue my dreams. Thanks for this great blog and for the inspiration you provide me.

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