brewersgirl74
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Emancipated at 15
I was emancipated at 15 (illegally) the courts just got tired of me I guess. Never checked if I had a job, somewhere to live, etc. My mom moved out of state while I was in juvenile detention. Came back to the state for my court date to agree to this emancipation. Same day it was done..
I walked out of juvenile detention not knowing what to do or where to go...
So the streets raised me and everything to do with them.
I was on ssi, (they called me and told me I was eligible at 17) section 8, foodstamps and anything else you get for free.
Fastforward to 30 I was tired of living the way I was, and wanted more. Went back to school, finally got a job (under the table so I could keep my benefits) unfortunately this was the mindset I was taught.
But thankfully between the job and school, I found a career I loved. So I opened my own business. It started slow. So I started working other jobs (on the table) to help pay bills. I completely walked away from section 8 as I felt it was a crutch. 7 years ago I got off of SSI and went all in to my business.
4 years ago I started making 6 figures a year.
I am still living in the broke person's mentality. Spend it fast because you don't know when it will come again.
I've made the worse financial decisions. Giving, helping others, living above my means, etc.
Although thankfully my company is still growing. I need to change.
Unfortunately I was never taught pretty much anything and had to learn everything myself. And I must admit, I need help.
What type of person could I hire to help me?
I was emancipated at 15 (illegally) the courts just got tired of me I guess. Never checked if I had a job, somewhere to live, etc. My mom moved out of state while I was in juvenile detention. Came back to the state for my court date to agree to this emancipation. Same day it was done..
I walked out of juvenile detention not knowing what to do or where to go...
So the streets raised me and everything to do with them.
I was on ssi, (they called me and told me I was eligible at 17) section 8, foodstamps and anything else you get for free.
Fastforward to 30 I was tired of living the way I was, and wanted more. Went back to school, finally got a job (under the table so I could keep my benefits) unfortunately this was the mindset I was taught.
But thankfully between the job and school, I found a career I loved. So I opened my own business. It started slow. So I started working other jobs (on the table) to help pay bills. I completely walked away from section 8 as I felt it was a crutch. 7 years ago I got off of SSI and went all in to my business.
4 years ago I started making 6 figures a year.
I am still living in the broke person's mentality. Spend it fast because you don't know when it will come again.
I've made the worse financial decisions. Giving, helping others, living above my means, etc.
Although thankfully my company is still growing. I need to change.
Unfortunately I was never taught pretty much anything and had to learn everything myself. And I must admit, I need help.
What type of person could I hire to help me?