Topic: Crazy week. I lost a dear friend and I lost my job - page 2. (Read 584 times)

To your first part on Justin, Amen 🙏 thank you man those are very kind words. Still so hard to believe someone can throw their life away in an instant and not even fully comprehend what they’re doing because they’re on drugs.

I didn’t really have a choice and in honesty I was fired. Being laid off just sounds so much better doesn’t it? I wish i was laid off I would have a severance package. I feel like I definitely deserve one with all I have done for that company, but they were fine to let me go even so. It’s unfortunate but its honestly a blessing too because I really dreaded that job.  Despite being an attendee at Presidents club in November and still closing business a lot of business up until my firing it all comes down to the numbers they said. I’ve been there for 7 years, and my tenure had no weigh in this decision. I believe I was fired because a certain Bitcoin ATM company stopped paying their bills and pretty much cost my company 3.5 million dollars. That same company being my franchise partner for a BTM. The last 6 months of my life have been a whirlwind to day the least! I had to pivot and find a new partner for my ATM, which is set to launch next week. Life insurance has been good hitting it hard and setting appointments so that’s good. I am considering starting a pressure washing business in my neighborhood where the HOA has now made it a requirement to pressure wash the driveway and there are 400 houses in my community. I have confidence that I can take advantage of the opportunity. I have been hard at work so I have not been on here as much as usual. But I can tell you that I am most definitely positive and trying to seize the day every day! There is a light at the end of the tunnel after all, I do believe it. I will keep you guys posted with the progress. Your support means the world.

I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your friend Justin. That must have been a terrible shock and a huge loss for you. Losing someone close is never easy and it takes a long time to heal. You should be proud of yourself for holding onto that unexplainable peace during such a difficult time. Justin was a positive influence in your life, and it's great that he was able to bring so much encouragement and positivity into your life in such a short amount of time. May his memory live on and bring comfort to his family and loved ones.

As for your job loss, I can understand that it must have been a tough decision for you, but it's good to know that you have a plan and are actively looking for opportunities. You are right, it's important to do what you love and to surround yourself with people you care about. Starting a business or finding a better job could be a great opportunity for you to find more happiness and fulfillment in your career. Selling life insurance on the side is also a great idea and I wish you the best of luck in your job search.

It sounds like you have a positive attitude towards the future and that you are excited for what's to come. That's a great mindset to have, especially during difficult times. Remember, this is just the beginning of a new chapter, and you never know what amazing opportunities and relationships await you. Please keep us updated on your journey and don't hesitate to reach out if you need anything.

Take care, and lots of love to you.

Its wild to think that so much can happen in one week. Someone that was near and dear to me passed form a fentanyl overdose, which is just so wild to me and i'm still in shock. Someone who I thought had their ish together too. On top of that I unfortunately was laid off from my job on Friday.

I have a very unexplainable peace in this time. I feel like most people might not feel the same way that I do about all of this. Of course I am crushed by the loss of my friend, Justin. The best way I can describe my relationship with him is also found in scripture in the bible, "Iron sharpens Iron" RIP Justin I know that he is with God in heaven now. He gave me more encouragement and spoke so much positivity into my life, more so than most of the people that i've known, and in such a short amount of time. May God be with his family and loved ones.

As far as my job, I knew it was coming so this did give me some time to prepare. As far as the future right now, it is very uncertain. What I will say though is that I do believe that it is a blessing in disguise. I really didn't love my job, I hated it actually. What tied me down was the money, of course. I have a family to provide for. But now I have applied for unemployment which will give me some time to figure out what I am going to do. Maybe start a business, or find a much better job with better pay. Certainly I will be selling some life insurance on the side, since I have my license to do so. I also have things that I can sell, so thats good. Its just a job. There a soooo many jobs out there, so I'm not worried about that.

Mostly I just want to do something meaningful, something that I love and care about. I'd love to do it with people that I also care about and can form deeper relationships with. That is what is most important in this life. Its not money, its not the job. Its about being happy and forming amazing relationships with people you care about. Hopefully, if you're lucky you can manage to kill two birds with one stone and find your dream job working alongside your best friends. I know its out there, and i'm searching for it.

Lots of emotions have been felt this week. Leaving a career of 7 years, and losing a dear friend all in the same week. It really puts things into perspective for you. Don't let your job define you because it can be replaced, also you're not promised tomorrow! Wild ride. But now is just the beginning of a new chapter, a new journey. And I am excited, I am ready, and I will be looking forward to whatever the future holds. Please wish me luck as I continue in my job search, and morn the loss of my friend.

Lets make every day count this year in 2023! Remember anything can change in an instant, and today you could take your last breath. So don't waste it. Thats all I have for now, but thank you in advance to anyone who read this. I welcome all thoughts and comments. Please be respectful. Thank you.

Cheers,

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