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Mar 28, 2009 6:35 am

Wind, let me quote myself, “Sorry, but I’m not buying it.  Some people do have to work.  However, in most situations, two people are working because it’s a lifestyle choice and not a necessity.”

  Why are you so defensive?  Notice that I didn't write, "...In Wind's situations..."   How was I to know that you knocked up a chick before you could afford to take care of her?
Mar 28, 2009 1:43 pm

You have to be careful with Windy, if you are not 100% positive and pat him on the head, he gets all pissed.  I wonder if Windy is a little fella, seems to have a bit of a Napoleon Complex.

Mar 28, 2009 3:07 pm

Ah but Sam, you seem to have forgotten that these boards were established to celebrate the glory of all that is Windy! Remember…it’s ALL about Windy!

Mar 28, 2009 3:20 pm

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Mar 28, 2009 6:03 pm

[quote=wind3574] I’ll be damned though If i can’t post one thing on this forum without someone attacking it…even if its positive…thats a shame



And anonymous…“the knock up” thing…childish man…really childish…Hope that makes you feel better about yourself…surely your a better person than that…but maybe not…



Just ignore my posts…Because i’m not responding to this negative nonsense anymore… argue amongst yourselves and waste your own time…[/quote]



Darned tootin’!

After becoming the world’s most successful sage and broker in two months, you’ve got far better things to do with your time.

Mar 29, 2009 11:24 am

"And anonymous…“the knock up” thing…childish man…really childish…Hope that makes you feel better about yourself…surely your a better person than that…but maybe not… "

  I've knocked up my chick plenty of times.   The only difference is that I made sure that I wasn't childish and I could handle my responsibilities of supporting my family.    It's not ok for me to not be able to financially support my family.   You sound like its ok for you if can't support your family.      Before you even attempt to put up any sort of argument, look at your own insurance situation.  Do you have enough life insurance so that if died today, your family can live the way that you dream that they will?  Do you have as much disability coverage as is possible?    
Mar 29, 2009 11:50 am

[quote=anonymous] "And anonymous…“the knock up” thing…childish man…really childish…Hope that makes you feel better about yourself…surely your a better person than that…but maybe not… "



I’ve knocked up my chick plenty of times. The only difference is that I made sure that I wasn’t childish and I could handle my responsibilities of supporting my family.    It’s not ok for me to not be able to financially support my family. You sound like its ok for you if can’t support your family.    



Before you even attempt to put up any sort of argument, look at your own insurance situation. Do you have enough life insurance so that if died today, your family can live the way that you dream that they will? Do you have as much disability coverage as is possible?



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No worries, Anon! A big hot-shot like wind can go out, knock on three or four doors and pick up several billion to manage. Then tell everyone that if you work as hard as he does, you can make the big time in a month or two.











Mar 29, 2009 2:40 pm

I’m just joining this discussion.  The most annoying aspect of this thread is wind’s constant use of ellipses.  There is no need to add (…) in every sentence. 

  That is all.  Carry on.
Mar 29, 2009 2:59 pm

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Mar 29, 2009 4:14 pm
wind3574:

Noone said I couldn’t support and take care of my family properly now or at my death…asshole…end of conversation



Wind, 'Noone' is a proper name, such as Peter Noone of Herman's Hermits. I think you wanted to say 'No one'.

As to your final statement, it may or may not be the end of the conversation. You're stating that you won't participate in it any more...superfluous information actually, as you said in an earlier post that you were done with this thread.

I guess not though.
Mar 29, 2009 5:46 pm
wind3574:

Noone said I couldn’t support and take care of my family properly now or at my death…asshole…end of conversation

  Wind, you are the one who said that you can't properly take care of your family.  Let's quote you, "Now that i am doing fairly well...she can slow down some."  Unless my reading comprehension is in the toilet, this means that you need her to keep working, but not quite as much.  Did these words mean something else?   Again, why are you so defensive?  I didn't say that you couldn't support your family if you died.  I asked whether you could support them if you died.    It's tough to not notice that in your profane response, you were able to be critical, but deftly avoided the answer.    
Mar 30, 2009 11:13 pm

Okay…to get a grasp of the question. Apply for a job , get pregnant whilst training , pass training take maternity leave and get ready to fire up your business.

From my own perspective , it could be done, but how much are you willing to sacrifice? I have considerable years in the Industry and still work long hours. That is my choice , I suppose , but starting a new family and working 50 plus hours a week , on commission , no Book of Business and dealing with a newborn. Best of luck ...you will need it.
Mar 31, 2009 4:14 pm

[quote=jkl1v1n6][quote=SometimesNowhere]The flip side of all of the talk about the long hours and not being available (while definitely true), is that few other companies allow you to make your own schedule like Jones does. I am a relatively new guy that knows nothing about pregnancy, but if you:

  A) Are interested in the business B) Have an adequate support system C) Insist on starting sooner rather than later   ...then it may be a good fit.  I wouldn't factor the opportunity to take over an office into your decision. If you aren't willing to start from scratch, I wouldn't take the plunge. [/quote]   Would you clarify what you mean by this.    Are you saying that starting from scratch is preferred over taking over an office?  [/quote]   I should have been more clear. Taking over an office is a huge advantage. I am just saying unless there was an explicit offer on the table, I would count it as a factor. The way she framed it, it was a 'maybe at some point down the road' kind of deal.   Also, when I started I took over an office, and I certainly don't work any less than any of my new colleagues. It just gave me the advantage of being more credible. However, I could stagger my work time to fit my family needs, rather than having a manager telling me that I needed to be in from xam to xpm.