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Well, it looks like my girlfriend and I will be departing the islands soon. While we were in New York this past week, her dad let me in on something he's been wanting. Specifically, he wants me to take half of his roofing business. I'll be running crews, estimates, marketing, etc. I went out with him over the weekend to see exactly what I'd be doing, and it looks like a 'go'. His partner he had from the get-go stole $3,000,000 (yes, 7 figures) due to gambling issues. He "wants somebody who's willing to work hard, adapt and has the smarts to make it work". Apparently I fit that criteria :applause:

Truth be told, I like living here, but I don't want to be a career bartender. There is nothing wrong with that, and the money is great, but over the past couple years I'm not so much a night owl anymore, and it'll be nice not to be under someone else's thumb. Did I mention I can smoke on the job? :halfgrinw

It'll be tough to leave the sands and oceans behind, but atleast I can say I did it. Guess I'll have to change my name to Long Islander....
 
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Going into business with your girlfriend's dad -- does this means she's about to become your wife? Or if not yet, a possible result of the business deal? Be careful.
 
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Congratulations!!

Just make sure you and your girlfriends dad are compatible in a business environment. I work with my dad and it is very demanding. The business is doing well, but our relationship is in the toilet.

Jason
 

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Congratulations, mate! Especially if yer father in law thinks so highly of ye! BUT, I'm with Saul on this: How serious is the relationship with yer gal?
 

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Going into business with your girlfriend's dad -- does this means she's about to become your wife? Or if not yet, a possible result of the business deal? Be careful.
Yeah, she's perfect for me...thats in the plans already

Congratulations!!

Just make sure you and your girlfriends dad are compatible in a business environment. I work with my dad and it is very demanding. The business is doing well, but our relationship is in the toilet.

Jason
He's demanding as any business owner is, but not over-bearing. his employees love him

You're giving up the dream man!

But, I wish you the best of luck in your next venture.
Thanks man, Vicariously I'm giving up 'the dream' but like I said before: its nice, but not the perfect life as most think

That is a lot of smokes! If you need someone to help you carry that loot...let me know!!!
Think I might buy some property in tabacalera esteli :)

how is the economy impacting his business???
its down of course, but is doing 5-6 per week, sometimes more

Cool bro! Now we will have to hook up sometime for a smoke!
Hells Yeah!
 
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