So True, But So Difficult
[QUOTE=ArturoFuente;5849659]This is so true. When you buy some music from AC / DC you know what you're going to get. In much the same way contacting the little boss lady yields predictable results and its a shame, really.
Prior to relocating I was in an area where the providers in general conducted themselves as professionals in pleasure. I can't count the number who were funding investment accounts, accumulating rental property, etc. All based on building and maintaining their professional reputation. In my observation they'd work 5-10 years and be set up for the rest of their lives. LBL has spent how many years now building the reputation she has? Sadly, I think if she stays in the biz another 10 years she'll still be nowhere and end up with nothing. Sad.
Scamming, drugging and living in the hustle are keeping her from better things for sure. Its sad that someone like me almost dreads getting in touch with her when I want a young spinner, because I know. The same as when I buy some good old rock and roll.
Not trying to bash her, I really do wish she'd find peace from her demons, surround herself with good people, and turn the train wreck around. Seriously.
AF.[/QUOTE]I totally agree with both these posts. I've been around this business for 45+ years and have seen many move on to a very comfortable retirement having made wise choices, great investments, and kept themselves clean and candy-free. Even helped quite a few personally with jobs, loans (with payback optional), and even became lasting friends with a couple. But addictions are just that, and they are not easily escaped even when well educated. We can only try to educate some, give them options and help them see how to make good choices, but they aren't our daughters. We can try, but then leave them and move on when we see it's a lost cause. I will always help a provider who genuinely is trying to help herself, have even had a couple move in with the SO and me to help them save up and get on their feet. But this latest generation seems destined to live for today and ignore tomorrow and the obvious consequences of such shortsightedness.