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". | |
