Gt.ooh Posted November 29, 2010 Posted November 29, 2010 Everyone on here has helped tremendously, and I really value everyone's opinion.. So, I have a choice...In earlier threads I stated I got a dog (which is great, helps with the downer weather), and that I was looking into a newer truck. Now the choice..I've been doing some really hard thinking the last few days.. a)I could either get a newer truck, enjoy it, go offroad, and it will last a long time...(I do have a truck now...it's in good shape, but it's 2wd) OR b)I could go back to school to be an electrician, get my mind in a better place, and improve myself, and a career. Not to mention I could meet lots of new people... I've always just kind of "floated" along so to speak when it comes to jobs..I make good money, but I don't have a ticket in any trade... AND FINALLY c)I could do both: truck and school..BUT I would have to sell the muscle car.. Then I would have the things I want now.. So there you have it...a lot of people will go do you really need both?? The answer is NO; however, I want opinions...this is a huge pivoting point in my life. When I was with the ex, I did everything for her...now that I'm alone again, it's time to get to business..and make MY life choices NOW.. Cheers everyone!
shocked_confused Posted November 29, 2010 Posted November 29, 2010 DO BOTH! and sell the muscle car Now's your time to spoil yourself and focus on whatever you want, so do both! Thats just my opinion, I've been spoiling myself lately and I'm loving it...
b_rouse Posted November 29, 2010 Posted November 29, 2010 I'd say definitely B! But you could do C, as long as B gets done! I think that's the best thing for you, and this way you'll meet new people!
AlisaMarie Posted November 29, 2010 Posted November 29, 2010 DO BOTH! and sell the muscle car Now's your time to spoil yourself and focus on whatever you want, so do both! Thats just my opinion, I've been spoiling myself lately and I'm loving it... I agree DO BOTH! You only live once! It's all about you now!!! I hope you're doing better.
Author Gt.ooh Posted November 30, 2010 Author Posted November 30, 2010 Wow! You guys rock. I've been totally thinking both.. Not only would a new truck make me feel good, but nice to drive back and forth to school.. and school I'd meet new people. The muscle car... would be sad to see it go...however it costs soo much money. I could easily make money on it, and move forward with my life. I plan to start school in spring time maybe next fall...depending on how the school works. That way I can have one last romp on the car. In the meantime, get my truck still, start enjoying it, then move to the school part . And thanks AlisaMarie: I am doing better definitely.
GrayClouds Posted November 30, 2010 Posted November 30, 2010 Go to school and become an Electrician but you sell the Goat and you will have to change your screen name.
mgene15 Posted November 30, 2010 Posted November 30, 2010 I'd say do both, yea man do what you want! Last week I did what I wanted to make myself feel better and I got a new hdtv, and a new tatoo haha. It really does help to reinvent yourself however which way you feel suitable!
Ajax Posted November 30, 2010 Posted November 30, 2010 Which is more important to you, the muscle car or the new truck? I definately think you should go back to school for sure. And if you gou back to be an electrician a truck would probably be more useful to you.
whatadeer26 Posted November 30, 2010 Posted November 30, 2010 School should be the most important. Better your career and everything else will follow. Make sure you can afford the new truck and school together before you just do it. I did C. I Start my Master's in January and I got myself a new Audi. So I am for C (if you are positive you can afford it with going to school)
Author Gt.ooh Posted November 30, 2010 Author Posted November 30, 2010 (edited) Yes indeed. It's all about being able to afford it lol. Yea if I sold the muscle car my screen name would have to be changed . It's kind of about want vs. need right now..it's a hard thing to control esp. since I've been down for 2 months and just starting to pick myself up...I just really want to pick myself up, and higher than i was before all this. Edited November 30, 2010 by Gt.ooh
Rosberg Posted December 1, 2010 Posted December 1, 2010 i would recommend selling the muscle car and going to school but... maybe buying a nice car that costs less to drive...or find a cheap **** car and start rebuilding it
skydiveaddict Posted December 1, 2010 Posted December 1, 2010 I read in your profile that you are a carpenter. That's a good profession. I think if you are ready to go back to school, you should check out becoming a wind turbine tech. It's better money than an electrician and it's a really fun job Pm me if you want, I will give you some leads
Author Gt.ooh Posted December 1, 2010 Author Posted December 1, 2010 Cool guys, thanks for the input. Anyone else dealing with need vs. want? My truck I have now is in phenominal condition for it's year, and there's nothing wrong with it..it's just I've wanted a 4wd since before I started dating my ex, and wanted a change; however, there's absolutely nothing wrong with the truck I have just not 4x. The school would be good, at the same time it costs quite a bit and the economy is in the crapper...
smk Posted December 2, 2010 Posted December 2, 2010 i would go back to school - get the qualification - make more money and once you have finished that and saved up a little get the new truck and still hold on to the muscle car... that way you get everything just over a slightly longer timescale... good luck...
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