Not at all related to WLS but need my friends help - Why do you work?

[Daisee68 2,493]

Thanks to you all again! Nice office @@OKCPirate! I will definitely have to work on my space. I got the offer from them today - sort of. They are offering a much higher commission than I can get elsewhere BUT they can't afford the salary I have been making in the first year. My guarantee would be 60-70% of what I have been making, so I would have to make some big adjustments in my budget. What I can't decide is if the other perks are worth the risk. I am starting to lean towards it being and taking the risk. It could pay off huge in the long run (within 5 years), but I am not a typically risky person so it is a big leap of faith. I would have to rely on savings, 401K and credit cards (last resort) to get through this year and possibly next. Just don't want to make a bad decision!

Thank you seriously for all of you talking this out with me!

[OKCPirate 5,323]

@@Daisee68 - not a problem. I started on my own in 2004. Everything was fine until I made the mistake of sole sourcing a client and his wife was diagnosed with breast cancer shortly after I had closed off everything but his work. Opps. That sucked for him and my family. Now if I don't turn down three tempting offers a month I know I don't have enough in the pipeline. That's my rule. If I don't, then I know I need more marketing.

[B-52 7,113]

If you do something you really enjoy, obtain great satisfaction and get paid for it at the same time.

I can't wait to leave the house in the morning, knowing everyday is going to be different, challenging, and rewarding.

I am often asked what will I do when I retire....first I don't want to retire, I'm enjoying myself too much...but if I did, I would probably continue doing what I'm doing as a volunteer in various Children's Hospitals and clinics.

[MichiganChic 3,262]

The idea of working definitely has advantages and disadvantages. People have already mentioned the advantages, and I agree with them all. There is something about the level of autonomy that comes with that sort of freedom that I think would make me very happy.

I do not have the opportunity to work remotely on a regular basis, but I love it on the rare occasion that I do. One thing I've noticed, though, is that I have a harder time staying on track with my diet. I tend to graze, and being at home makes it harder. I work in a corporate office, and thankfully, there is rarely food, so no temptation.

I used to think that eventually I would find a position that would allow me to work remotely, but I am starting to think it would be a bad idea because I fear I would gain all my weight back. In fact, I'm starting to think I may never retire for that reason!

And you thought this was not relevant to weight loss!

Either way, glad you have an offer. You could try it and see how it goes.