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Hot 2508 views. 2016-1-30 17:07

Oh, my god, it’s hard to begin this entry. Anyway, I have three aunts, but today want to introduce the youngest one. She is ten years older than me and lives in Beijing. She has her own business and several houses there. It’s normal that she becomes the pride of our whole family. When she once ran a little shop in my hometown, but she decided to give up living there and went to Beijing to make fortunate. Through ten years of hard work, she and her husband did make their fortunate eventually. So their whole family live in the city too.

 

One day, she talked to me when she was my age, she did afford two houses in Beijing.However, I can’t reproduce her success no matter how hard I’m working. For her, she needn’t think about the price when she goes shopping. I believe most of girls want to live like that right. In fact, a great many girls are making efforts to achieve that goal. As we know, making efforts can’t always change our situations and makes our dream come true. I think most of you will agree with me. Take me as an example: I work in my hometown as a teacher, so what I can do is to buy an apartment in my little county by working hard.While I can’t afford an apartment in Beijing in my lifetime. In my aunt’s eyes, I would like to live a comfortable life rather than take a risk to live in a big city. In other words, I am not the girl of the great ambition and willing to live a cozy life instead of trying my best to make a lot of money. So she thinks it’s silly for me to take up the nine-to-five job.

 

To be honest, I once wanted to live like her, especially no matter what I want to buy, I don’t consider the price any more. After her daily work, I know she deserves that. Because she sometimes can’t normally have lunch and supper like me in order to gain a project and deal with some complex problems. Every time she went back home,it was always ten pm. So what she gets depends on what she makes great efforts. Frankly, I’m not jealous of her living. I enjoy my present life and work too, even thought my salary is not high. Everyone has different life ways. Choose one of them, and you can enjoy and be comfortable with it. Then you must be full of happiness.

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Reply sunnyv 2016-1-30 19:24
OK, look here and listen to me dear ...
Everyone likes to compare themselves with others. We all envy the ones who seem to be successful and have no worries about money. That kind of satisfied lives seems so attractive. We all want to be successful and live without worrying about money and the future. Who doesn't want that? However, life is rarely so perfect, I have to advise you not to believe all you have heard. People tend to tell you only the good side and would not mention the negative sides. I can tell you that those who expand too fast in business is most likely to spin out of control and end up in financial trouble. What she did not tell you is that if the economy turn bad further, she might skid and suffer, plus there are always unknown risks in business. When one thing goes wrong, other troubles would follow.

Take me for example, I myself started out in the trading business alone without partners after working in a low pay job. I did all office work and everything myself. I was the owner, manager, shipping person, merchandiser, accountant and everything. I rented nice day by day rental offices when needed. My expenses was low and I can survive any downturn in business. That is why my business survived several crises and is still standing strong today. I like my company to be invincible. My friends criticized me as too conservative and slow in growing. I was wondering if I was over cautious. In fact, I like to be in control and don't let future problems bring me down.

Three of my friends also started their businesses about the same times as me. They had some success in the beginning, employed several people, rented expensive fancy offices and took loans from the bank to run the business. Good times don't last long. The recession came, business became slow and few. They had problems repaying bank loans and can't even pay the expensive rent. Eventually, they were forced to close down and run into debt. Up to now, they still owe a lot of money and had to go back to a salaried job.

So, when you have the chance, give some friendly advice to your aunt to plan properly for contingencies. She may dismiss or reject your advice, but nevertheless, give her that advice as a caring relative. She may appear to be able to spend without second thoughts, but god knows how long that can last. Good times normally don't last too long.

You have a good attitude by not having unrealistic and exorbitant expectations and yet keep your mind observant for suitable opportunities. Don't let the passing success of others affect you. Living simple in these uncertain times is the best thing to do now. Stand on solid ground. Everything is gonna be fine. We are with you. Take care.
Reply shirleyytt2010 2016-1-31 08:44
You will achieve your goal as long as you work hard all the time. Do not worry too much about your future.
Reply shirleyytt2010 2016-1-31 08:49
sunnyv: OK, look here and listen to me dear ...
Everyone likes to compare themselves with others. We all envy the ones who seem to be successful and have no  ...
Why not find a suitable wife to assist you about your business?

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