A contingency plan is taking on a life of its own. Perhaps it’s time to upgrade it from alternative route to the way to go.
Be wary of friends’ advice today. They mean well, but they don’t really appreciate what’s at stake. You’re on your own with this big decision.
You’re pretty proud of what you’ve accomplished so don’t lose heart when the response is less than enthusiastic. At least you know one person who likes what you’re doing.
It seems like the harder you try to get out of an obligation, the tighter it squeezes. Stop struggling. You’re better off accepting a burden than refusing it.
Friends accuse you of having lost your sense of humor, but you know it runs deeper than that. The problem might be with the friends.
Adjust expectations. The reason money isn’t as forthcoming as it once was is because long-term investments take longer to deliver.