Family First
What is your mission?
Ever since I got married, my mission has never changed. I have always wanted to do the best for my family. They are central to my life and my purpose. I am always thinking about them first and I know I am not alone. When I have a decision to make I instantly think about how it will affect them. If I feel like I am putting myself first I feel guilty about that. I should always think about what they need first.
When I was in Australia back in 2003 we had left Hong Kong ahead of schedule and whilst I knew that we were making the correct decision I also knew that financially it was going to be difficult. I was lucky enough to be able to get 3 or 4 days teaching a week alongside the University work and Janet was also able to find some part time work along the way. Despite this, we were very tight for cash so I gave up alcohol and pretty much all non essential spending in order to ensure that my children could get the most of the opportunities available in Australia for sport and dance. The self imposed ban lasted about 8 years and I still barely touch alcohol and I always consider every bit of spending to make sure I am not being selfish. It’s a really good thing because I know I am always doing my best for my family at whatever stages of their lives they are.
Mission Statement
Family First, Last and Always
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A noble mission. I’d say the same, though I certainly won’t be giving up alcohol. I do stay at home most evenings/weekends though, avoid buying clothes, eat instant noodles at work, etc. Sad isn’t it really! And that’s only with one child – I cannot imagine what it would be like with more. What’s more, both his mother and I work full time. I am not sure how most people survive really.
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It’s definitely got much more difficult these days. Our parents were able to survive and occasionally thrive on one or one and a half incomes while two incomes allowed you to have a good standard of living. Our children are not going to be as lucky and will be worse off than us unless something changes drastically. I never expected that when our children were born.
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My mission is to become more financially comfortable, to get more healthy – lose weight, lower my blood glucose numbers – and, after last year where health and other circumstances meant i rarely went out, to socialse more before i become a semi-recluse!
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Good luck with all of the above. 👍👍
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