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[–] • 7 pts

I don't have a relationship with my family, I need that to explain the rest of this.

My dad died about a decade ago. When he died, a will was found that through a loophole left me as his estate holder. While he died utterly broke, he did die under negligence, and was awarded a half million dollar settlement by the nursing home which WOULD have gone to me. My two siblings protested, and threatened to litigate until the entire sun was eaten up by court costs. Rather than give two fucks, I waived all rights to the estate, and let the two of them fight it out.

Haven't spoken to anyone in my family since, nor do I expect to. Although I'm sure if my heart gives out, they'll both fight over the 0 money have I have, too.

[–] • 4 pts

Damn that is a disappointing tale. At the end of the day we have to live with ourselves

[–] • 6 pts

It is what it is. I think Suplex had it more right than wrong, living alone in the middle of no where with his dog.

[–] • 2 pts

People get so vile when they think they can "get rich".

It is sad. You are probably right about Suplex though.

[–] • 4 pts

I'm not upset about it. My dad wanted me aborted from day one, my sisters husband beat me, and my brother couldn't care if I exist or not. If "money" makes them all go away, so be it. Jesus loves me, thats all I really care about.

[–] • 3 pts

Good on you, people here care about you too even if it is not said directly.

Stay strong. Life can be shit sometimes.

Feel free to DM me if you want to.

[–] • 5 pts

Two different jobs working for companies I couldn't imagine ever fitting in at.

Does that count?

[–] • 4 pts

Yes, I cast a wide net with the question but I would like to hear about that.

[–] • 6 pts

It's pretty simple, really. I was contacted by a recruiter to work for a company that did not align with my outlook on life and turned it down. The money - both times - would have been excellent, but I didn't want to hate myself every day I worked there.

I've turned down jobs before, but mostly because of the work itself, or the compensation for it. These two instances were different because it was strictly because of the companies themselves.

[–] • 4 pts

I know how you feel on that one. There's a certain company that's always hiring, pays really really well, but are not someone that I would work for or want to. I didn't turn it down because it didn't sit well, though - this was purely a "company is shit and they chew through people" move.

[–] • 2 pts

Did you know you'd never work for those companies before they contacted you? Or was it upon researching them?

[–] • 2 pts

Been in that same situation myself a few times. Not once have I regretted passing on those opportunities.

Staying true to yourself is 100% the right path.

[–] • 0 pt

Staying true to yourself is 100% the right path.

It took me a lot longer to realize that than it should have.

[–] • 4 pts

I came close, but the Chinese engineers fucked it all up.

[–] • 4 pts

No im a bit of a whore

[–] • 4 pts

They offered me $30,000 to reenlist in 2003.

[–] • 2 pts

Damn sizeable re-up bonus. How many years?

[–] • 3 pts

4 and at least 2 trips to Iraq and Afghanistan.

[–] • 4 pts

A couple of times, yes.

When I was about 20 (and VERY broke) I was offered $20k by some guy to impregnate his daughter. I said "hell no" and that was that. I learned later that he was from some colony (similar to Amish, but allowed to use technology) and they frequently do this to try and expand their gene pool to avoid inbreeding.

A few years after that, I was offered $100k to marry some woman so she could stay in the country. That was also a hell no.

[–] • 3 pts

I interviewed for a tech position with Disney, but it was them who turned me down. Thank God for that.

Edit: Adult friend finder also contacted me, and I just flat out ignored them.

[–] • 2 pts

They famously outsourced all their internal IT about 10 years ago iirc. Made them remotely train their pajeet replacements if they wanted severance too. Dodged a bullet there.

[–] • 3 pts

Yes Made money elsewhere though, so not all was lost.

[–] • 3 pts

Does a rich woman count? She was very generous, wouldn't let me pay for anything but became too neurotic and needy for me.

[–] • 1 pt

Interesting, I'd like to hear more.

[–] • 3 pts

Met her online. Father left her a Chevrolet sales and service business. Took me on vacation, rented a beautiful cabin. Several top Hotels, got to drive a brand new Vet around Seattle. It was great but then the dark side began to come out. Money doesn't mean enough to me. I'd already been married to a woman who couldn't get past her mental health issues.

[–] • 3 pts

Oh dang. She still in contact with you? Some don't give up

[–] • 2 pts

I've turned down very well paying jobs that I know would make me miserable.

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