[devildice]

What is more important.......doing something that you love for slightly less pay or doing something that is less desirable but for more pay?

[jayburd]

Money isn't everything...I've known some rich folks who weren't as happy as me and the wifeypoo......Hey I know some fellers from your Town........know a Frank Thompson?Old dude.......would be about 65 now. :lol:

[Ridge Runner]

Just read my tag line.

[devildice]

Originally Posted by jayburd

Hey I know some fellers from your Town........know a Frank Thompson?Old dude.......would be about 65 now. :lol:

From Helotes?? The name does not ring a bell, but I might reconize him if I seen him.

And I agree with you, money isn't everthing. I personally have been a firm believer that you MUST enjoy what you're doing to be successful.

[jayburd]

10-4 devildice,if your not happy with your job,it will show in your performance.


This fella may be dead.He was a contractor and worked for a GC when I did back in '95.I think he was Mayor once and his wife had a gig going also.They were big shots (I subbbed O for I) at one point.No biggie,lots of folks I don't know in Malakoff and it's population is under 3000...until the city people come down to the lake. :lol:

[devildice]

jayburd,

where abouts in Texas are you from?

[jayburd]

Devildice,
Malakoff.....near Athens....... a long way from San Antonio.

[Useless]

Do what you love doing. Money can only carry you so far. If what you love doing does not meet your financial needs, then adjust your lifestyle, and make the material sacrifices needed to do it.

The real issue is not so much earning capacity' there are many people who my earn less than others, yet, because they have developed a sound financial game plan, and have had the discipline to stick to it, thay have far more to show for the work that they have done throughout the years.

There are many people who may command higher incomes who have little in the way of true wealth. They do not live a life of true prosperity, but rather at higher levels of poverty. Yes, they may (and often do!!) live in nice neighborhoods, have beautiful furnishings in their homes, drive nice, new cars, but they also have monthly payments for all or most of those things, and for every dollar they may earn, their is a creditor waiting for a payment.

The current Real Estate market is a prime example of this. The rate of home forclosured is rissing rapidly, and will continue to rise in the forseeable future. Why, because people over-extended themselves on ARM's, and did not have the cash, LTV ratios, or debt/income ratios needed to refinance at a fixed rate.

Go for the money?? You'll forever be a slave to the almighty dollar. Yes, you may earn more, but you will seldon enjoy true financial freedom.

I'm a strong believer in Dave Ramsey, although there are certain areas where I do tend to disagree with him. Be that as it may, there is no question that though his "Financial Peace University" program, he has helped put many people on the road to true financial prosperity.

I require anyone who works for me (from Vice President down Campground attendants, to attend Financial Peace University whether they think they need to, or not. If you work for me, you must attend. We pay for it the course, so it only costs them their time for which thay are paid.

For me, as an employer, it is one of the most cost effective ways to lay a solid foundation. I am very unconventional im my leadership and management philosophies, and their is usually some adjusting or tweaking needed in order to understand just how I think and operate, Not only does attending FPU provide my people with a magnificent opportunity for personal enrichment and fulfillment, but it also offers considerable insight as to hoe I operate. Doing that helps everyone to be on the same page.

Not wanting to hijack the thread here, or to sidetrack it, but most everyone can do what they truly love doing IF they are not only prepaired educationaly, but in personal aspects of their lives a well.

[Useless]

Originally Posted by Ridge Runner

Just read my tag line.

Ridge Runner;
Your tagline says it all!! :rock:

[devildice]

Useless,

you once again come through with an insite that is anything but useless!!! Thanks for the post.