After leaving my job and wholesaling real estate for the last 6 months, I'm broke. The market in which I am wholesaling absolutely sucks, and I've not been able to make 1/10 of the money I should have by now. So I'm forced to work for someone else again, and just the thought of it makes me angry as hell.
Now this isn't a "feel sorry for me" thread; I need some advice on how to change my attitude. I absolutely love being in control of what I am doing, and I don't know how I am going to give up that control.
My girlfriend wants me to get an IT job again and we've had quite a few heated discussions about it because I absolutely hate IT. I have been applying for part time work and other fields that I'm not really qualified for and what I'm hearing is "why the f... does someone with 20 years of IT experience want this job?!". So that has been a bust!
I've passed up a couple of IT jobs because I knew I'd be wasting their time and mine. My girlfriend was so pissed, and I still hear about it every time we argue. I just could not drag myself to the final interviews, it felt like I was sentencing my self to death row. I know it may sound stupid, but it's how I truly feel.
I don't know how I can seriously interview for a job I don't want. Even if I do by some miraculous circumstance get the job, I don't know how I'd perform when I don't give a sh.. about the company or the work.
I'm starting to make a lot of excuses and that's not me. I work like hell on every business venture that I'm a part of and I stay very motivated. I just don't know how to harness that emotion and dedication while working for someone else.
Because I absolutely need a source of income and I'm not ready mentally for employment yet, I've been exploring other options like, flipping, picking, and wholesaling other items. I'm still new and it might take some time, but I'm hoping it allows me to keep working for myself.
Anyway, any advice, criticism, or other harsh words are welcome. Maybe I need a wake up call?
Now this isn't a "feel sorry for me" thread; I need some advice on how to change my attitude. I absolutely love being in control of what I am doing, and I don't know how I am going to give up that control.
My girlfriend wants me to get an IT job again and we've had quite a few heated discussions about it because I absolutely hate IT. I have been applying for part time work and other fields that I'm not really qualified for and what I'm hearing is "why the f... does someone with 20 years of IT experience want this job?!". So that has been a bust!
I've passed up a couple of IT jobs because I knew I'd be wasting their time and mine. My girlfriend was so pissed, and I still hear about it every time we argue. I just could not drag myself to the final interviews, it felt like I was sentencing my self to death row. I know it may sound stupid, but it's how I truly feel.
I don't know how I can seriously interview for a job I don't want. Even if I do by some miraculous circumstance get the job, I don't know how I'd perform when I don't give a sh.. about the company or the work.
I'm starting to make a lot of excuses and that's not me. I work like hell on every business venture that I'm a part of and I stay very motivated. I just don't know how to harness that emotion and dedication while working for someone else.
Because I absolutely need a source of income and I'm not ready mentally for employment yet, I've been exploring other options like, flipping, picking, and wholesaling other items. I'm still new and it might take some time, but I'm hoping it allows me to keep working for myself.
Anyway, any advice, criticism, or other harsh words are welcome. Maybe I need a wake up call?
Dislike ads? Become a Fastlane member:
Subscribe today and surround yourself with winners and millionaire mentors, not those broke friends who only want to drink beer and play video games. :-)
Membership Required: Upgrade to Expose Nearly 1,000,000 Posts
Ready to Unleash the Millionaire Entrepreneur in You?
Become a member of the Fastlane Forum, the private community founded by best-selling author and multi-millionaire entrepreneur MJ DeMarco. Since 2007, MJ DeMarco has poured his heart and soul into the Fastlane Forum, helping entrepreneurs reclaim their time, win their financial freedom, and live their best life.
With more than 39,000 posts packed with insights, strategies, and advice, you’re not just a member—you’re stepping into MJ’s inner-circle, a place where you’ll never be left alone.
Become a member and gain immediate access to...
- Active Community: Ever join a community only to find it DEAD? Not at Fastlane! As you can see from our home page, life-changing content is posted dozens of times daily.
- Exclusive Insights: Direct access to MJ DeMarco’s daily contributions and wisdom.
- Powerful Networking Opportunities: Connect with a diverse group of successful entrepreneurs who can offer mentorship, collaboration, and opportunities.
- Proven Strategies: Learn from the best in the business, with actionable advice and strategies that can accelerate your success.
"You are the average of the five people you surround yourself with the most..."
Who are you surrounding yourself with? Surround yourself with millionaire success. Join Fastlane today!
Join Today