I'm moving to the beach [for free] but am wondering if I should tell them a small fib to seem more MODEST?!
Question: I'm moving to the beach [for free] but am wondering if I should tell them a small fib to seem more MODEST.?
You see...I do A LOT of research in Real Estate.......and right now I live in the smoggy san joaquin valley of california. This research that I do..entitles me to stay in a home, for a year or more at a time, for free.
I found a home in Long Beach California, where I am working with the owner, and have permission to reside on their property [they're out of state/country owners]. This way the home doesnt get vandalized and we fix it up. I also rent manage other homes for these people as well, and use a real estate attorney quite frequently so everything is legit.
I have this deal all arranged, and have a month or so to decide if I want to pick up and move to long beach. I am 25, have no children, and all of my work pretty much is done at home, so transfering to an area by the beach would be a fun new change.
My other friends have obligations, [Pretty much children] and I dont want them to feel like I am leaving people I love behind, I am saying this in the kindest way possible.... So Im wondering, should I tell them the truth.? Or should I say that my boss offered my fiance and I, a position to transfer, and we have the option to go live there [free] for a while. You see I told some of them that I have a "Boss" he's pretty much....me...they just dont understand the concept of self employment and how I dig through all this extensive computer research....for 40 hours a week, under my own terms, but somehow when I use the word "Boss" it's like "Oh she really is getting stuff done because she has a 'boss"...so what do you think.?Health Question & Answer
I found a home in Long Beach California, where I am working with the owner, and have permission to reside on their property [they're out of state/country owners]. This way the home doesnt get vandalized and we fix it up. I also rent manage other homes for these people as well, and use a real estate attorney quite frequently so everything is legit.
I have this deal all arranged, and have a month or so to decide if I want to pick up and move to long beach. I am 25, have no children, and all of my work pretty much is done at home, so transfering to an area by the beach would be a fun new change.
My other friends have obligations, [Pretty much children] and I dont want them to feel like I am leaving people I love behind, I am saying this in the kindest way possible.... So Im wondering, should I tell them the truth.? Or should I say that my boss offered my fiance and I, a position to transfer, and we have the option to go live there [free] for a while. You see I told some of them that I have a "Boss" he's pretty much....me...they just dont understand the concept of self employment and how I dig through all this extensive computer research....for 40 hours a week, under my own terms, but somehow when I use the word "Boss" it's like "Oh she really is getting stuff done because she has a 'boss"...so what do you think.?Health Question & Answer
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I think you hit the nail on the head at the end there, very true, people dont see it as real work without a boss, People come over when Im working from home and just carry on as if Iv nothing pressing to do,,u wouldnt turn up to a work place and do that! hehe
In a way, you are kinda working for someone, to start with, even tho it is a mutual exchange, so its bending the truth a little, not lieing as such
I would avoid inventing a boss if u can, I think if it came out at a later date, it is hard for friends to concieve that you would be decietful, tho its harmless they may wonder what else you havent told the whole truth about,,,just a thought
Sounds as tho you are really close to your friends, they will inevitably worry about you, but dont treat them with kid gloves, they will handle it, and eventually see that you can carve out a good living without the need for a boss!
My verdict, bend the truth with what you have, what they cant handle they WILL learn to live with, I wish you all the luck in the world, sounds like you will have a great time to me, take it with both hands, Home will still be there if you change your mind
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In a way, you are kinda working for someone, to start with, even tho it is a mutual exchange, so its bending the truth a little, not lieing as such
I would avoid inventing a boss if u can, I think if it came out at a later date, it is hard for friends to concieve that you would be decietful, tho its harmless they may wonder what else you havent told the whole truth about,,,just a thought
Sounds as tho you are really close to your friends, they will inevitably worry about you, but dont treat them with kid gloves, they will handle it, and eventually see that you can carve out a good living without the need for a boss!
My verdict, bend the truth with what you have, what they cant handle they WILL learn to live with, I wish you all the luck in the world, sounds like you will have a great time to me, take it with both hands, Home will still be there if you change your mind
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I would go with the second option and come back and visit your friends!
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Or should I say that my boss offered my fiance and I, a position to transfer, and we have the option to go live there [free] for a while.Health Question & Answer
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Or should I say that my boss offered my fiance and I, a position to transfer, and we have the option to go live there [free] for a while.Health Question & Answer
I would tell the truth and your real friends will be very happy for you. Sounds like a great job and you are very fortunate.Health Question & Answer
It's up to you but it really shouldn't matter to your friends and loved ones as long as you're doing something good and going somewhere with your life. But, it's up to you. If you don't want to bear the weight of having to explain it to them or if they need a small lie in order to understand what you do better, then why not.? It doesn't matter and it's not really their business anyway, right.? If you're self-conscious about being a show-off then just tell the fib. No big deal.Health Question & Answer