My sister raves about her Landmark education Forum. I even went to an 'orientation ' meeting to check it out, but every time she mentioned she'd pay the $400 fee for me to participate in the weekend 'whatevertheycallit' enrollment/inrichment thing I could only think, " Man, I honestly can't remember even one time when I'd spent even $40 on something other than a direct payment for a cost of living expense. If she only knew what $400 would DO for me to put MY mind at ease...I don't think I'm ready for this type of a thing"
About a month later she called me and I was in my back yard working on a lawnmower for a customer ( I live from a very meager income, but I like what I do) she told me that the $400 fee was paid, all I'd have to do is go. I almost felt like she was trying to convince me of it being a make or break for me. Then she asked me, " What are you doing that is going to put you in a position different than what you're in right now?"
She has no idea what a real struggle is.
2007-09-04 19:04:15 · 5 answers · asked by paulj0557-vacuum cleaner expert 3 in Family & Relationships ➔ Family
Hey Mr goodwishes or whatever your name is-- I work for myself and have NEVER taken ANY money OR program FROM ANY GOVERNMENT AGENCY YOU BASTARD!
2007-09-04 19:26:08 · update #1
She's successful and she's trying to help you.
You like your position in life and will take what you can get from others willing to give you a hand out.
She's thinking that she can feed you a fish today or teach you to fish for yourself.
Go to the thing and learn something that you can make use of to help yourself, unless you enjoy being where you are in life and are comfortable staying there.
If that's the case, then I would really appreciate it if you would not accept any government handouts coming from my tax dollars when you are perfectly able to provide better for yourself and have someone willing to help you do it.
Best Wishes
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2007-09-04 19:22:38 · answer #1 · answered by Fade To Black 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Personally, I found Landmark Education to be useful. I don't think it's the be-all-and-end-all that some graduates make it out to be, but there is a lot of useful information there. If she's willing to pay the money, what's it going to cost you? One weekend? You might pick up something useful. It sounds like your complaint is that you disagree on what she spent the money on, that you feel that you could have used $400 for better purposes. Well, she didn't offer you $400, she offered you a weekend to challenge yourself. If you don't want the challenge, turn it down, but you don't get the money instead. I think you should go with an open mind. I still use the lessons I got from it, and it's been years since I've gone. Why not give it a try? Maybe you could still enjoy what you do but have more than a meager income. Wouldn't that be a great result from just one weekend. ?
2007-09-05 02:32:32 · answer #2 · answered by Katherine W 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You appear to be the type of person who is very self reliant and independent. I am sure your Sister also realizes that and would not offend you by offering you cash but knows that the program she if offering you is probably something you could make use of.
2007-09-08 21:52:34 · answer #3 · answered by jcf6865 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
She's just wanting to help you. Talk to her that you would rather do what you like to do. at least do her the favor a go to that thing since she has paid for it already. don't let her push you into something you don't want to do. just tell her that you would rather for to help you by lending you the money instead of her paying for something you don't need.
2007-09-05 02:17:20 · answer #4 · answered by Angelica 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I think has found something that has made a difference in her life. She loves you and wants to share it with you. Consider it a gift of love.
2007-09-05 21:04:52 · answer #5 · answered by Beau 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋