I'm not sure how many guys Jim has - my guess is 6 tops...

HEY!! Look at it this way... YOU could have had 50 million dollars invested - be 72 years old - own multiple homes - a couple big azz boats - nice cars and a lavish lifestyle... but your money was all invested with Bernard Madoff...

You have your health - I would assume a good family - a decent support system... and there IS a future for you.

You are exactly right!!:cheers:
If all goes as planned, I'm more than likely going to school for some sort of medical training, be it medical assistant, medical biller/coder or a radiologist. In other words, something in the health care industry.:thumbsup:

I decided to become an Independent Amsoil Dealer. I am pleased with my decision so far. I started in mid July and am not setting any records but slowly building momentum. I am a sponsor over on Pro-touring.com.

I also have a biodiesel coop project I am trying to get organized, I am finally finding some people who want to work with me on it.

Small business is not easy but is the only thing I have found that can keep my interest and provide the kind of challenge and mental stimulation I crave.

THERE YA GO!!! :cheers: :woot:

Greg,

I just wanted to say you provided some great stuff in this thread. I think so many people want that instant gratification that they can't stand to scrape by for a while and come out in a much better situation.

Also another good thought, only take advice from people who are in the position you want to be in. If you want to start your own business, don't take advice from people working a job and in debt up to their eye balls living pay check to pay check. Of course they are going to tell you don't be stupid just go get a job. Find some people who encourage you and who have been there before.

Thanks Joe.

I was just trying to "help"... or show some light... or stir the pot as it was. I'm certainly no smarter than the next guy - and I've been more than fortunate... so maybe it's a way for me to give back.

There are so many ways to improve your situation IF (BIG IF) you are really willing to put yourself out a bit. I do believe in making your own luck. No guts, no glory.

I'm glad to hear you're putting forth the 'effort'. Nobody said it was going to be easy - or simple - or a straight line up. I wish you all the best in your endeavor.

X2:thumbsup: Thank you for all of you input. In times like this, it's always great to have cool people to talk to that are willing to help, even if it's just to listen and offer advice. :bow:

Very good point!:cheers:

if you are interested in doing x-ray, let me know. ive been doing it know for 18 years. i can give you a little insight on the field.

Do you like it? Do you work in a hospital or a clinic? Does it pay well?
Thanks in advance!!:thumbsup: :cheers:

sent you a pm

Got it. Thank you!!:cheers:

I am in the middle right now, I started back to school for law enforcement 8 weeks ago.I lost my job in Jan. and had to wait to go back. I am having some of it paid for by a program called the dislocated worker program through the local Workforce Development Center, I am a little luckier than others in the program with me as I already have a 2 yr degree so I only need the core law enforcement courses, so I will be done in 2 semesters.There is not much in MFG any more and I really don't want to go back any way. This is something I should have done a long time ago.

Yeah, that sucks to hear Darryl.
I hope it all turns around for you. GOOD LUCK!:thumbsup: