Hi Folks,
I try very hard not to be a downer, ever. Since 2007, however, that's been a struggle. I had to leave a great career in NY because of disabilities. I didn't want to leave, I was sent away because I truthfully became a liability. As much as that sucked, I could see the logic. It was a job that required full mobility, and I no longer have that. We tried a number of work-arounds, but it just didn't happen.
I thought that gaining new employment would be difficult, but I never anticipated that it would be near impossible. I planned ahead, had 3 years salary saved, and started a job search that would lead nowhere. I'm college educated, hold 6 professional licenses, but it didn't matter.
In January of this year, I took the only option I had. I went into business for myself. More accurately, I became an independent consultant for two companies, but in essence, I am my own boss. Unfortunately, as I really got things going, I wound up in the hospital for nearly 10 days with a life-threatening illness. Recovery was slow, but I'm still here, alive, if not well. That's ok.
What I'd like to ask all my friends is for a little help. There hasn't been a lot of support from the home team of late (other than my kids, of course, and my Mom and Dad, who live far away). I just need a couple of "Coaches" who aren't afraid to send out a kick in the butt to keep me on track. I've encountered financial disaster the likes of which I'd never planned on, but I am ready to fight back. The main thing I've learned is that you need people behind you, and that's something I've found here on Twitter.
I'm ready to fight back now. I just know I can't do it alone. You can check in on me, provide a little motivation, because being in business for oneself can be discouraging, to say the least. I have my kids to provide for, while sharing custody of them at the same time. I want to do it. I need to do it, I'm READY to do it.
Don't be shy. There are some very strong people on here to whom I'd love to hold myself accountable. Who's in?
Send a Tweet, a DM, whatever. Be the boss! I need some help!
Thanks.
Lippy
3 comments:
I think your story is Amazing! My Dad is in business for himself as well. He fixes major appliances though. I'll help you any way I can! AlyssasArmy always has your back! :)
just so you know the comment above was posted by lilsouthernlady :)
Maybe we can help eachother! I will be starting some major physical theropy, pain management and counciling for depression as a result of a major asthma attack followed by a 2 week coma, and complete parilization from the neck down and 2 month recovery in the hospital. Since then I had to drop out of nursing school, and have been pretty much confined to home and car. I can walk now but I have severe muscle weakness in my hips and legs...I was suppose to be in physical theropy 3 yrs ago when it happened, but I got pregnant, and time just got away from me. Now that he's 2, I can't even keep up with him so I will have to start from scratch. Anyway, I just wanted you to know your not alone and maybe we can keep eachother motivated!
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