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Originally Posted by wcc
Christen - NO OFFENSE, but it doesn't seem like you've had to really sacrifice to make it. I appreciate your post and it's helpful, but, not to re-live the past, but when I turned 18 I was basically told have a nice life. I took off into the world with basically nothing. I joined the military and got used to saying f-u and buck the system to get to where I'm at today (BSCE) with the GI bill. Of course the wife has a nice job and that helps! It's nice your dad and his partner started something you could take over. I wish I had that because I wouldn't be in the predicament I'm in today. Not trying to be mean, I just wish I had that opportunity. Thanks for your input...
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No offense taken. You're right, I've never had to sacrifice a ridiculous amount. I had nothing to sacrifice when I took over the company. I was fresh out of university with applications to teacher's college on my desk.
What I have had to sacrifice is the ability to turn off at 5pm, crack a beer and watch tv. I've also had to swallow my pride in my own abilities and continue to learn lessons the hard way, take advice from my father, etc. I also had to get over the attitude that because I worked hard and went to school (undergrad and master's) the world owed me a living. I watched many friends more or less coast through school and get decent 9-5 jobs and settle into a comfortable, easy, middle class life. I chose a different, albeit more difficult route.
I guess what I'm saying is that what my dad gave to me wasn't a ticket to a free ride or a handout, but more an opportunity wrapped in a challenge, which is ultimately maybe the greatest gift a parent could give a kid. I'll be very happy to pass it on to my kids.