Discussion:Will someone please help me wrap my head around my work?
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| 9 March 2008 | |
| Ahhh...today was the time change. I woke up and realized I missed church on TV....I haven't found a church in my town that I yet want to attend...I am still somewhat "tied" to my Orlando Roots....but here I go to my office.
Piles of work ahead of me....with all that is going on, I just took a clonapin (prescribed by my dr when going through a divorce) so it is legal. I am sending letters, trying to collect funds and running #'s for someone who will not pay me. I just can't pick up a return right now...even for pay....I am sad I am distraught but I need a kick in my ass to get going once again. Too many sticks in the fire and I am ready for one day off...just one....maybe find a new place to live (got less than 3 weeks now) and haven't packed a thing. I feel I am in a depression but somehow to get past the bullshit, I need to find a happy medium. I really hate to appear as the "oh poor is me soul"...it is not my intention. I just need to get my groove back on!! Any suggestions? | |
| 9 March 2008 | |
| Pepperoni, green pepper, & onion pizza. A couple of beers. Movies of your choosing. Turn off phone, put down your work, and call it a day. See ya tommorrow! | |
| 9 March 2008 | |
| Sandy, find ONE RETURN that you can finish. Even a simple one. Finish it. Celebrate by having a cup of hot tea.
Then find another that you can finish. I keep a tally of finished returns - my celebration is making my tick marks. I compare where I am this year with where I was this time last year. To be even with last year, I've got to do 16 more returns today. I'm picking the easiest ones so that I can feel like I've accomplished SOMETHING. By the way, we got VISA/MASTERCARD terminal last Fall - no more 'I forgot my checkbook' excuses. No pay, no return. Amazing how many people will have a VISA in their wallet. I don't mind paying the 2% or whatever, I'd rather have 98% now than wait a year and hound them to death for 100% later. | |
Bottom Line (talk|edits) said: | 9 March 2008 |
| Sounds like you didn't take Friday night off like I suggested. Friday was my day for spinning my wheels and not getting anywhere but I came back Saturday with a new energy. You need a change of scenery. Too cold to take a walk on the beach. Go get some boxes and start packing. It's a physical activity which will give you a sense of accomplishment. First thing in the morning I want you to make three phone calls: the collection attorney, a landlord/tenant attorney and a temp service. | |
Bottom Line (talk|edits) said: | 9 March 2008 |
| Good idea Kevin - comparing last year to this year. I compare my gross receipts with last year at least once a week. Gives me a kick in the seat or a good feeling depending upon where I am. As of today I'm 8% under last year and I refuse to use the five days I lost for gall bladder surgery as an excuse. Therefore today is a kick in the seat day. | |
| 9 March 2008 | |
| WOW....BL no I did not go to the movies or do anything but sit and cry myself to sleep. My landlord is on his way over for his returns.....they are bogus and I changed them to be accurate. He will not like it but he can go back to Block and file as he has in the past. I just don't like confrontation.
Now moving....I am scared.....but I have to get off my fat ass and do something for others....maybe today I will find when he leaves that a weight is lifted. Temp service I can't afford...they are not paying me so no $$ to pay another one to help. Attorney to help me out of my mess, that is a good idea if contingency basis. You guys are friends and I value your experience and your fortitude. Funny, I have been at this 15 years, but always worked for another CPA.... ♥ ♥ ♥ | |
Bottom Line (talk|edits) said: | 9 March 2008 |
| Sandy - hate to say it but that may be your best option. Would VB be interested? | |
| 9 March 2008 | |
| HEHEHEHE; she knows most of my clients; she doesn't want them either....hehehehehe | |
Bottom Line (talk|edits) said: | 9 March 2008 |
| That should probably tell you something. We all have some "charity" cases but when it starts to affect our pocketbook, it's time to reconsider.
Glad to see the HEHEHEHE. Sounds like the Clonapin is kicking in! | |
| 9 March 2008 | |
| Yeppers my friend. Thankfully I have a bf who kicks me in the ass from time to time. I just am too much of a "softie"...vb says so all the time...hehehe
Almost out of Clonapin but it sure takes the edge off. Hey...I have an idea!! Will my friends here make a pledge with me every day? Maybe just a simple pledge but it would help me tremendously. None of you owe me anything, but if we can pledge to: "Today I will do my best for my clients, I will take care of myself, I will not beat myself up and I will leave the day feeling that I have done all I can do to make another's life well, even if it's my own"..... Yeppers; think the clonapin is kicking in!! hehe | |
| 9 March 2008 | |
| Sandy, one saying that I am known (at least by all past, present, and probably future employees) for is:
"All I can do is all I can do." | |
Bottom Line (talk|edits) said: | 9 March 2008 |
| Very true. Sometimes the best thing but the hardest thing is to say "No, I can't do it". | |
| 9 March 2008 | |
| I don't see how many people could get through this to be honest with you. Get permissions for extentions, do what you have to do. Moving alone is a huge stressor.
You will get through it. Lean on people, sounds like they've leaned plenty on you. Remember, the perfect is the enemy of the good. AND, when it's over, or a little less worse, get someone you know down there to give you an opinion on your options. You always, always have options. Problem is, we are so close to ourselves, we don't see them. | |
| 9 March 2008 | |
| :) Sandy - you are absolutely right - I definitely don't want those guys! YUK! :)
Did you do as Kevin suggested and just try to get one thing accomplished today? I usually make a list (sure wish I could find it) and at the end of the day I cross off what I was able to finish. We all have days where we feel like nothing has gotten done - but you know what - tomorrow is another day. You need to be strong - tell the nasty clients - NO - and stand by it. I know you worry about what they will think about you - but their opinion is not important - don't let them get to you. If they give you hard time - apologize and stand firm. You can do this! And since you missed church this morning: Psalm 46:1 - God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. Therefore we will not fear..... Sandy - know that I'm praying for you - take one day at a time (or one hour - or one minute) You are a survivor - you can do this! PS - I'll expect you at my office this week if things get rough at yours! I'm serious - it won't be pretty if I have to come and drag your butt over here! :) Keep smiling my friend! It helps! | |
| 10 March 2008 | |
| VB...you are my light in my town and for that, you will get a crown in heaven. I DID finish a couple of returns; I picked easy ones, just very organized with a few schedules. I did as well talk to others who have used me and abused me and you know what?
I am getting cold and callous. Not to the point of not helping another human being but I WILL NOT BE STEPPED on anymore. I will come see you this week. When the puffy eyes get smaller and I can not be a drag on you, I will come. Let's do lunch and laugh and have a good time. Thank you again my friend!!! | |
| March 10, 2008 | |
| Standing up for yourself is NOT cold & callous. If you don't take care of yourself, you won't be there for the others that need you (like us fellow TAers) AND deserve your excellent work. | |
| 14 March 2008 | |
| Sandy you git some backbone girl and stand up straight. This aint no disco this aint no foolin around. This here is yore life and you aint livin it as no doormat. Aunt Emmy always been very proud of yore smarts and character even if you is durn free with them cuss words. Well thats ok Aunt Emmy bin known to spit some blue words on occasion specially after visitin the Crow fer my tonic medicine. Aunt Emmy needs her tonic. Good fer the nerves. Yall oughta try it sometime. Sounds like that boyfriend of yorn could be making some better use of hisself too iffen you follow my meanin. | |
| 14 March 2008 | |
| HEHEHEHEHE Emmy....
Backbone....too boney I suppose but I am learning. I am tired of being a doormat and my only other option is to close my doors and move back to Orlando....can't do it and feel good about myself. Yeppers my boyfriend needs to show some sympathy and maybe help from time to time, but he is who he is and if I find a rich, good looking, single man who doesn't mind a whining baby girl from time to time, I just may move on....hehehehehe | |
| 15 March 2008 | |
| Honey you aint followin Aunt Emmy. Good roll in the hay is what I means. How you kin possibly have a mouth like that and the mind of a dam priss Ill never know. More lovin mean less whinin. Listen to yore Aunt Emmy and do what she tell you. | |
| 15 March 2008 | |
| HEHEHEHE; yeppers sex will sure cure what ails ya!!!
You cursing me out Emmy? My grandma would give you some assiphititi....to clean out your mouth and your mind. Got to put on a pretty nighty and just say to heck with it? hehehe And don't you be calling me a bad mouth....I watch my tongue (well mostly I do) | |
