One of the best days of my life. - Page 2

hotreds · 01-31-2014, 04:05 PM

Bravo and best wishes! Yes- it looks like you needed some dental work!

jjirons69 · 01-31-2014, 04:37 PM

That's awesome, Drew! I know it was a scary decision, but now that you've done it, may the wind blow your way. Best of luck!!

maninblack · 01-31-2014, 04:58 PM

Congrats Drew! And best of luck

AdamJoshua · 01-31-2014, 05:37 PM

Congratulations Drew! Great timing as well, this is the Chinese Lunar New Year, year of the Horse and there is a Chinese saying that “the horse brings success.” I hope this new year brings with it success for many many years to come!

68TriShield · 01-31-2014, 05:58 PM

Best of luck brother...

ripper · 01-31-2014, 06:03 PM

Good going Drew! The farther you get from this decision, it will make more and more sense.
Ten years ago, I left a high-pay job with security, perks, and a tad of renown for a job with no salary, no benefits and just commissions. Best thing I ever did, wish I had done it 25 years ago.
You'll be whistling and singing. And enjoying your smokes. No stress mon -- every day is a mighty fine day.

01-31-2014, 06:45 PM

Great post to read, thanks for sharing. Congrats and best wishes!

TJtorpedo · 01-31-2014, 07:54 PM

Cool man! I love hearing success stories!

shark · 01-31-2014, 08:02 PM

Well, as far as the guaranteed paycheck is concerned, don't worry about that. You built your business to the point that it can be your sole source of income, so you obviously know what you're doing! Good luck!

shark · 01-31-2014, 08:10 PM

And over the next two weeks your former employer is paying you to make your own money with your business. Win win.

equetefue · 01-31-2014, 08:37 PM

congrats !!! awesome day for sure

Theo Cincy · 01-31-2014, 09:29 PM

Congrats brother!!

01-31-2014, 10:24 PM

Congrats Drew, glad you are enjoying life my friend...

PCR · 01-31-2014, 10:57 PM

Drew, well done! Your old boss must have been in fear. My wife and I own a small business also. You'll love reaping the rewards of your hard work and efforts!

maverickdrinker · 01-31-2014, 11:28 PM

Congratulations!!

smokin5 · 02-01-2014, 12:29 AM

Good for you!!
I decided a long time ago (20 years) that if I had to have
a jerk for a boss, I might as well be self-employed.
You won't regret it.

Goldie · 02-01-2014, 08:55 AM

Such great words of advice and support. Thank you everyone. I appreciate it more than I can express in a forum post. We'll see what the future has to bring for us.

Everyone have a great weekend.

bruceolee · 02-01-2014, 05:14 PM

Congratulations Drew! Such an awesome thing to happen and by your bosses reaction you're probably happy to be out of there. Best wishes to your future my friend!

longknocker · 02-01-2014, 06:26 PM

Congrats, Drew, & Good Luck!

Blueface · 02-01-2014, 07:39 PM

Congratulations!

01-31-2014, 04:05 PM	#21
hotreds Ephesians 2:8 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 5 miles past "Resume Speed" Posts: 11,662 Trading: (63)	Re: One of the best days of my life. Bravo and best wishes! Yes- it looks like you needed some dental work! __________________ God loves you so much, that he made you read this, just to let you know.

01-31-2014, 04:37 PM	#22
jjirons69 Haberdasher Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Jamie Location: Chucktown, SC Posts: 4,120 Trading: (94)	Re: One of the best days of my life. That's awesome, Drew! I know it was a scary decision, but now that you've done it, may the wind blow your way. Best of luck!! __________________ Somebody has to go back and get a chitload of dimes

01-31-2014, 04:58 PM	#23
maninblack Will smoke for food Join Date: Jan 2010 First Name: Kevin Location: Where the hoot owls f$ck the chickens Posts: 10,637 Trading: (80)	Re: One of the best days of my life. Congrats Drew! And best of luck __________________ Proud member of the GMCGTPWHAFA

01-31-2014, 05:37 PM	#24
AdamJoshua Article 4 Free Inhabitant Join Date: Jan 2013 First Name: The Other Adam Location: Satellite Beach Posts: 14,787 Trading: (40)	Re: One of the best days of my life. Congratulations Drew! Great timing as well, this is the Chinese Lunar New Year, year of the Horse and there is a Chinese saying that “the horse brings success.” I hope this new year brings with it success for many many years to come!

01-31-2014, 05:58 PM	#25
68TriShield Got Torque? Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dave Location: Maryland Posts: 7,194 Trading: (40)	Re: One of the best days of my life. Best of luck brother...

01-31-2014, 06:03 PM	#26
ripper Busy doing nothing Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Bart Location: Gig Harbor WA Posts: 497 Trading: (12)	Re: One of the best days of my life. Good going Drew! The farther you get from this decision, it will make more and more sense. Ten years ago, I left a high-pay job with security, perks, and a tad of renown for a job with no salary, no benefits and just commissions. Best thing I ever did, wish I had done it 25 years ago. You'll be whistling and singing. And enjoying your smokes. No stress mon -- every day is a mighty fine day. __________________ Ripper

01-31-2014, 06:45 PM	#27
ChicagoWhiteSox Guest Posts: n/a	Re: One of the best days of my life. Great post to read, thanks for sharing. Congrats and best wishes!

01-31-2014, 07:54 PM	#28
TJtorpedo Feeling at Home Join Date: Feb 2012 First Name: Tim Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 600 Trading: (4)	Re: One of the best days of my life. Cool man! I love hearing success stories! __________________

01-31-2014, 08:02 PM	#29
shark Cigar Smokin' Patriot Join Date: Sep 2009 First Name: Ron Location: Michigan Posts: 3,559 Trading: (0)	Re: One of the best days of my life. Well, as far as the guaranteed paycheck is concerned, don't worry about that. You built your business to the point that it can be your sole source of income, so you obviously know what you're doing! Good luck! __________________ Emancipate yourselves from mental slavery None but ourselves can free our minds

01-31-2014, 08:10 PM	#30
shark Cigar Smokin' Patriot Join Date: Sep 2009 First Name: Ron Location: Michigan Posts: 3,559 Trading: (0)	Re: One of the best days of my life. And over the next two weeks your former employer is paying you to make your own money with your business. Win win. __________________ Emancipate yourselves from mental slavery None but ourselves can free our minds

01-31-2014, 08:37 PM	#31
equetefue Liga Privada Hoarder Join Date: Jun 2012 First Name: Edwin Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 1,348 Trading: (17)	Re: One of the best days of my life. congrats !!! awesome day for sure

01-31-2014, 09:29 PM	#32
Theo Cincy Feeling at Home Join Date: Dec 2011 First Name: Theo Location: Cincinnati OH Posts: 646 Trading: (33)	Re: One of the best days of my life. Congrats brother!!

01-31-2014, 10:24 PM	#33
Robulous78 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: One of the best days of my life. Congrats Drew, glad you are enjoying life my friend...

01-31-2014, 10:57 PM	#34
PCR Maduro! Maduro? Maduro. Join Date: Aug 2010 First Name: Paul Location: NW Washington State Posts: 429 Trading: (6)	Re: One of the best days of my life. Drew, well done! Your old boss must have been in fear. My wife and I own a small business also. You'll love reaping the rewards of your hard work and efforts! __________________ "I smoke cigars when I win, to celebrate ... and I smoke cigars when I lose to console myself." -Winston Churchill

01-31-2014, 11:28 PM	#35
maverickdrinker I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Nov 2008 First Name: art Location: Toronto, Ontario Posts: 2,590 Trading: (15)	Re: One of the best days of my life. Congratulations!! __________________ Check out my blog!!! www.thedirtyashes.wordpress.com

02-01-2014, 12:29 AM	#36
smokin5 Have My Own Room Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: On the Mountaintop - AZ Posts: 2,002 Trading: (69)	Re: One of the best days of my life. Good for you!! I decided a long time ago (20 years) that if I had to have a jerk for a boss, I might as well be self-employed. You won't regret it. __________________ Pobody's Nerfect.

02-01-2014, 08:55 AM	#37
Goldie Bring the pain! Join Date: Jan 2010 First Name: Drew Location: Ohio Posts: 808 Trading: (13)	Re: One of the best days of my life. Such great words of advice and support. Thank you everyone. I appreciate it more than I can express in a forum post. We'll see what the future has to bring for us. Everyone have a great weekend. __________________ Come in here dear boy, have a cigar, you're gonna go far - Pink Floyd I like my draw, like I like my women, a little loose - Goldie

02-01-2014, 05:14 PM	#38
bruceolee King of Rants Join Date: Aug 2009 First Name: Jason Location: South Florida Posts: 1,227 Trading: (1)	Re: One of the best days of my life. Congratulations Drew! Such an awesome thing to happen and by your bosses reaction you're probably happy to be out of there. Best wishes to your future my friend! __________________ “When I have found intense pain relieved, a weary brain soothed, and calm, refreshing sleep obtained by a cigar, I have felt grateful to God, and have blessed His name.” Spurgeon

02-01-2014, 06:26 PM	#39
longknocker Postwhore Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Greg Location: Mobile, Alabama Posts: 11,162 Trading: (82)	Re: One of the best days of my life. Congrats, Drew, & Good Luck!

02-01-2014, 07:39 PM	#40
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