Lots of stuff happened in the "Cube Farm" today (last 2 days).

-An employee (of whom requires use of a wheelchair) got hit by a city bus this morning. A few managers ran out to see what was going on. But, when the managers got back. They didn't even mention what was going on -only addressing questions when asked about the coworker. Wouldn't you think that there should be an official announcement to watch out for buses?! Or send out a "Get Well Soon" card?
-A 2 month old employee (Mr. Hayward) quit today. He was good stuff, a fellow bullion trader like myself.
-And our former secretary (which was away for some family/hospital reason) came back to work on the same day as she was scheduled to go for surgery. She was told that if she took the day off that she would not have a job. She has been with the company for 8 years and has a stump for a left arm (can only type with one hand). So when she came back, she was demoted to Front End customer service (60% dialer campaign). She has some serious physical limitations that prevents her from doing the most basic requirements of her demoted position. And might even have to take a pay cut. She was saying that she hasn't done Front End work for years (and it shows!)

The bete noire management is exorbitantly abhorrent.


But you know, I don't really mind it. That is because, I have stood around because it is in close proximity of where I live. And I have casually turned down employeers since I have worked there because they lacked the convienence. I am not attached to the job itself. The people that I work with aren't bad (a lot more honest than previous "brown-nosing" coworkers). Except for the inadequate management. Headed by Fatuous Maximus.



Unknown to the management, it makes me want to go home and work on my investment harder (esp. after they cut my hourly salary by $1.50/hr). I mean, this is just Earned Income! -I am not planning to make a lifetime career of selling my hours for dollars. It is better motivation to do this detested job now. Because when I leave, it is going to be much more satisfying! I have been with the company for 1 1/2 years and it (customers, company policies/politics, and business) keep getting worse every month and people keep leaving (started with 85, down to less than 30). -Doesn't make me want to wake up in the morning to go to that. On the other hand, it does make me want to rush home listen to podcasts for 3 hours, to demo trade, and check the market charts on my Treo (at work).



Don't fool yourself, there is no "high-paying career path". No "the company will take care of you". Student Loans = Corporate Slave. Why in debt yourself for something that is not tangible, that rapidly depreciates, and that value is determined by an employer (buyer). Some people make out comparatively well with schooling. Notice: you might have a higher salary, but chances are you are going to net less than someone w/o a degree and student loans. Instead spend the 5 figures on getting a tangible investment. Real Estate, Stocks, Bullion, or start a business.


Start listening to audiobooks, read printed industry books/magazines,... Something for heavens sake! You deserve better than that! I know I do. And don't expect your boss(es) to like your creative (money saving/making) ideas for the company. Rather be your own boss.



Ex nihilo nihil fit, labor omnia vincit.
"I know the price of success: dedication, hard work, and an unremitting devotion to the things you want to see happen." -Frank Lloyd Wright

Let me recommend a hot beverage for those of you who are experiencing a decline in the temperature. Harney & Sons tea. I recommend mixing the Indian Nimbu with the Bangkok in a pitcher. Together they create a complex yet light bouquet of lemon, ginger, coconut, carmel... very refreshing.
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Did some yardwork for my mom yesterday. Paid cash $40. Not too shabby. Now together with the borders/amazon giftcard and the $40... I can afford Entries & Exits, profiled on Vince Rowe's podcast! I am excited.




After going to Barnes & Noble and Borders this last weekend looking for investment books, I have found that the only investment material that I need (being a market technician) is Entries & Exits ... and a subscription to Stocks & Commodities Magazine.


Couple things to mention in this post before I forget. I got a call last (registered as Unknown Caller w/o number) night at 8:15 pm. It was a guy from Geneva. No, not Geneva from the state of Illinois or New York or even Ohio. It was a guy from Switzerland calling me at 3:15 AM local time. He was calling me about my demo accounts and when I am going to trade $$$. I eluded to how I wasn't quite ready yet and said,"...before I get in a gun fight, I want to master it with paintballs before bullets." Akward pause. He apparently had no idea what paintballs were. -Apparently they don't have them there.



As of my plans today. I am going to get a free lunch at La Casita Mexican Restaurant (won from a drawing). And get the oil changed on the 2005 Sunset Orange Pearl Honda Element. Instead of going to the Honda Dealership, I get the oil changed at Mobil 0w30 (superior than the factory Honda 5x20 oil).

so as you can see, i spent some time last night updating the askhe site.

it sure takes a lot longer than you initially think to make a decent-looking blog page...

i think i up until 11 pm last night. boy am i tired, didn't get any sleep (possibly because of the full moon). And had to wake up at 5:30 am to get ready for work.

I recommend you to check out my investing links, i feel as if they give you a serious edge on the 'buy-and-holders'.

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