Economic Meltdown…”So, Mom and Dad, What Do You Suggest We Do?”
October 21, 2008 by Jim Walberg · Leave a Comment
Talk with your kids about what is going on in our crazy and scary economy. They have fears, too. They need to be addressed!
No matter if you think you are an empty 
nester or not, you are NOT! We have three kids in college at this time. Yikes! ( You now know why we are so highly movitated to continue to evolve two very profitable real estate companies.) Well, two of our three kids surprised us by showing up at home on Friday. They are both in college in Santa Barbara so they carpooled home. We asked them why they came home for 48 hours? Their first answer was because they needed to do laundry and they were out of detergent. ( It is a six hour drive for them to get to the Bay Area so we know that was not the real reason.)
They ended up just hanging out with us for the two days. During our many conversation they asked a lot of questions about what is going on with our real estate business, because our success is important to funding their 
college costs. It was an amazing time of dealing with our kids’ concerns about the economy and their concern about us and our success. They wanted to check in and find out if we were OK. We let them know that not only are we OK, we are thriving, but it is taking seven days a week of intense lead generating and client services.
They asked the $64,000 question just before they left to drive back down to school about an hour ago. “Mom and Dad, what do you suggest WE do regarding our future plans for our careers? Should we wait a bit and apply for corporate interviews after this economic crisis has subsided?” I gave them an old quote from Napolean Hill that has served us well. I hope you find it useful, too.
“Do not wait to take action! The time will never be “just right”. Start where you stand, and work with whatever tools you may have at your command. Better tools will be found as you go along.”
It was a very inspiring time to spend time with our kids who our the future leaders of our country’s economic success. They thanked us for spending time with them. And…as they were walking out the door they turned and said, “Could you loan us about $100 for gas money?” ( Have you EVER had your kid pay you back for the LOANS that you gave them for gas money? And, yes, I gave them five $20. ) We loved to see them and can’t wait for our next time with our kids. The condition of being empty nesters is really fun, but we have to admit we miss the “joyful noise” that is in our home when they are home. Until next time…DON”T WAIT! Take action now in ALL aspects of your lives. Contact me anytime for your real estate needs!
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