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Old 01-24-2011, 07:31 PM  
BlackCrayon
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Originally Posted by Frasier View Post
in my early 20s I was a 'golden child' and making near 6 figures (20 years ago).

My mentor and boss told me 'Your family is NOT more important than work. Work provides for your family, without your income your life would change drastically and your wife would probably leave you. Work first, family second.'

Exactly opposite of what many people say, but I think he was right. I ended up putting other shit before work, income fell and shit fell apart just as he predicted.

Tought me early that work>all
i don't agree. there needs to be a middle ground. you only live once. you don't want to look back and have nothing but days at the office.
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