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Old 02-24-2018, 05:09 PM   #23850
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Originally Posted by GS8 View Post
Slept 4 hours last night, up for 20 hours right now and decided to to speak it out

My older brother: Repeated half of grade 12, dropped out of post-secondary twice, went through odd jobs here and there but slowly built up skill sets. Landed fresh job back in 2008 through a less than honest resume and has been employed there since.

Current: Has townhouse but soon-to-be detached home, a then new (2012) GTi and a then new (2017) Fusion Sport. Has 2 young kids and wife recently lost her job but he can still support all four of them till she gets a new job. He recently turned down multiple offers for a $100k+ a year job promotion, deciding he will take it when his kids are older and the offer comes around again.

Me: Graduated with B average from grade 12 Graduated twice from post secondary (2 diplomas) while working at least 30 hours a week at a grocery store.

Present: Rents an apartment and drives a 20 year old car. Makes livable wage but savings are minimal by end of month.

Oh life, you taught me so well!

Sometimes when I have nice dreams while asleep, I like to think they are life's way of apologizing to me.

Sounds like you are fresh out of school. You still have the mentality that school (high school achievements even) matters in real life. You have a long way ahead. The sooner you exit the mentality that getting great grades in high school matter the faster you will spot what really matter in terms of moving up in life.
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