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I moved across the country! ALSO big news financially
7 years ago
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You guys ready for some serious news?
I'm living back in Arizona with my fiance and little Summer Lynn.
And we basically hit the jackpot. Rags to riches.
I moved a couple weeks ago but only just now had internet installed.
I had another unexpected hiatus with work. I'm so sorry. We were aware that we were going to be moving at some point in time, but the "go-ahead" we had
been waiting for came last minute and only had 2 days to pack and load everything, and then another 3 days to drive 1,700 miles. The move was funded
100% by my in-laws who live just 20 mins away from us now. The reason for this was so my fiance can effectively be trained, licensed, and take over his dad's
process-serving company so that his dad can retire without losing the income or company. Not sure if you guys know exactly how much an independent
process server for the courts makes, but it's a lot apparently. Which means that once my partner is licensed and the company is officially passed over very
very soon... my family's socioeconomic position will immediately skyrocket to at least upper-middle class, if not upper-class. (Not sure what defines which, but
we'll have a sturdy 6-figure income immediately)
We already have an apartment in one of the safest neighborhoods in town, but all the apartments in this little complex are BRAND NEWLY BUILT. Holy jeezus
they are NICE... And now we have all the amenities like a dishwasher and laundry right in our home. (Which is amazing and totally blowing my mind??) PLUS a
really nice car that is 100% paid for. My father-in-law took my partner to the dealership, picked out a 2014 Mitsubishi Lancer, and paid for it in full right there.
And as if all this weren't enough, it's got-damn beautiful here. 70-80*F during the day. ;_; Which is effectively lifting my Seasonal Affective Disorder.
RIGHT NOW we don't have that big of an income. $200 every week... but that's spending money. The other part of the paycheck for this apprenticeship period
is withheld by the in-laws and goes straight to rent at the end of the month. My partner works about 6 hours a day, 5 days a week. When you
factor in the amount of money they save for him to pay bills, it comes out to little over $11/hour. But this is very temporary... c:
I'm sure you all know what this means..
1. I'll have the financial stability to draw without the pressure to make an income.
2. In one or a couple months when the company is ours, we'll have the power to refund if needed
This isn't some dream or fantasy.... this is already happening. He's already working, we have the apartment and the car, and everything's in order for this to
happen. I do plan on working part-time... but I was literally told that there's no rush to do that and I now have the freedom to get an education or just be a
housewife and mother if that's what I want to do.
There's.... not much wrong in life right now.
This is a blessing and an opportunity.
I guess the only thing that could make life better right now is a dog or something?
We don't have any pets, but I'm also planning to volunteer at a local equine rescue so....
Does that count?
It's just so damn hard not to be happy and excited right now.
Then... baby fouls. XD
omg you guys, good luck! I'd love to see the little filly or colt that your characters make.
And congrats on home hunting! I hope you guys find a beautiful house to make your own.
now back to the world of the responsible: this means you can afford all those refunds, right? Not to be cold or uncaring, but problems and obligations don't magically go away once your dreams come true.
Right now we have enough to take care of our baby, home, car, and ourselves. If I get a part time job then I will have spare income to do refunds if they're requested.
and how long is that estimated to take? I understand and am glad to hear you can take care of yourselves on what you have, but bear in mind you said "When you
factor in the amount of money they save for him to pay bills, it comes out to little over $11/hour. But this is very temporary... c:"
so that's $200 a week after bills, based on what you said. That should be plenty to cover your responsibilities and care for your daughter. Is this not what you meant?
I haven't gotten a chance to read over the lease yet, the in-laws had the apartment ready for us when we arrived. I'm not sure if water is included with rent or not.
Keep in mind that this isn't necessarily money that belongs to me. He works to earn it and ultimately he has the right to decide what to do with it.
So if something comes up then I can talk to him about paying for a refund, but right now I only have 2 people that have even mentioned the possibility of a refund and I'm working with both of them to get things sorted out so that we're both happy. My fiance knows my situation and while he's willing to help, he does believe I should try and do the work rather than paying a refund if at all possible.
I'm a little unclear on exactly when he'll be making more money, but I believe he said something like a couple weeks or months? If I get my own job then it will be a couple weeks at most.
Do I owe you a commission? I don't remember your username..
And no, just a watcher.
Cheers to a better life.
I'm always happy to hear people my age who get financially stable.
It gives me hope with this economy.
I'm not financially stable but seeing others being able to do it.
It really does give me hope.
Because I want to raise a happy healthy stable family too some day.
I can only imagine how less stressful life would be being financially stable.
I'm glad you're getting blessings in 2018.
The Year of The Dog is a lucky year.
And it's your fursona too!
Stay positive and optimistic, there's a lot of life left to live and a lot of time to grow your career and/or education. :)
My Celtic zodiac is a fox.
I found this out way after I created my fursona.
I'll contact you once I have funds to send you a refund for the images you want. It'll probably be around the time he passes his testing.
Unless I get the money sooner with a part time job.
*high fives*
Many happy returns to you and your family :)