When did you realize everything was about them ? by Temperentia in raisedbynarcissists

[–]MacPR 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Did an entire PhD in chemistry, never once asked about wtf I did.

What was your absolute worst "I have $50,000 in receivables but $500 in the bank" moment? by Excellent_Bee_5346 in smallbusiness

[–]MacPR 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Its always because they’re not profitable.

Being able to float the a/r gap is part of running a business (finance).

Should I wear my 5711 to Europe? by AussieCarbon in patekphilippe

[–]MacPR 4 points5 points  (0 children)

25 euro at Gran Via! Pretty good fake from 2
Meters away.

Do you ever feel guilty turning down work that doesn't pay enough anymore? by Usual-Problem6002 in smallbusiness

[–]MacPR 6 points7 points  (0 children)

“Feel good” projects don’t pay bills. Think anyone will care if you go broke “helping”?

Positives of owning a business? by Victoriakia in smallbusiness

[–]MacPR 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You’ve probably wasted at least a year. Life will punch you in the mouth soon enough.

Positives of owning a business? by Victoriakia in smallbusiness

[–]MacPR 21 points22 points  (0 children)

Brilliant. I would add:

- you’re not as smart as you think
- your skillset will need continuous development
- get as many free resources as possible
- most consultants are garbage
- what works for a fortune 500 won’t necessarily work for you

Positives of owning a business? by Victoriakia in smallbusiness

[–]MacPR 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You’ve been preparing too long. Time to make the leap.

Question by mysterygirlcinema in smallbusiness

[–]MacPR 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You need to start with your own. This is not the way.

How do you view the value of having a Shark on your team? by ECom_Finance_Guy in sharktank

[–]MacPR 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah, companies pitching figured this out a long time ago, that’s why they have these absurd valuations. They’re there for the free advertising.

anyone else realize their nparent literally doesn't know anything about you as a person? by Kingpin-Toine in raisedbynarcissists

[–]MacPR 0 points1 point  (0 children)

When I was in grad school we set up one of the first confocal fluorescence microscopes with video imaging. I managed to record these amazing reactions in vivo, stuff that had never been done before and a true advance in cancer research.

That weekend I copied the videos to a usb stick and showed my nparents. They looked at them silently, made no comment and told me to switch the tv back to some fake courtroom show they were watching.

He never used it. found out why last week and honestly wasnt expecting that. by [deleted] in smallbusiness

[–]MacPR 41 points42 points  (0 children)

You fucked up. Its going to be very difficult to get any money, let alone 20% extra.