Wow... I NEVER thought I'd ever hear of Dave Ramsey telling anyone to go bankrupt. That's a first. Times must be really, really bad for this.
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Originally posted by killinstinct View PostAs a 'newbie' I have to let 'Hub and some of the other senior members know how much I appreciate this forum and their information. It has made my journey so much easier and has helped me prepare. Unfortunately, I can't talk to many friends or family about it, as most others here can probably relate. You're still a bit of a pariah for filing BK in today's society.
Really? Really?
sigh.
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Originally posted by bkmaggster View PostYeah, I told my best friend and she told me that "most people who file for bankruptcy planned it out and are committing fraud."
Really? Really?
sigh.
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Originally posted by bkmaggster View PostYeah, I told my best friend and she told me that "most people who file for bankruptcy planned it out and are committing fraud."
Really? Really?
sigh.
I have been totally honest to my family and my friends about filing for bankruptcy and abandoning my career for a new one, and no one has judged me. In fact, they all sympathize and some are even asking for info and referrals for themselves.
I thought EVERYONE would judge me, and it was very hard for me to admit I was insolvent so the acceptance has been a huge relief.
Also, I LOVE this board! It's great to have people to talk to about the nitty gritty aspects of bankruptcy.You can't take a picture of this. It's already gone. ~~Nate, Six Feet Under
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Originally posted by backtoschool View PostWhat's really interesting to me is that for the first time in years, I CAN be honest about my finances, since so many people are in the same boat. During the boom times, especially in high-flying nyc, it was not socially acceptable to talk negatively about finances. (It was ok to brag and posture about having money though... )
I have been totally honest to my family and my friends about filing for bankruptcy and abandoning my career for a new one, and no one has judged me. In fact, they all sympathize and some are even asking for info and referrals for themselves.
I thought EVERYONE would judge me, and it was very hard for me to admit I was insolvent so the acceptance has been a huge relief.
Also, I LOVE this board! It's great to have people to talk to about the nitty gritty aspects of bankruptcy.
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Originally posted by bkmaggster View PostYou are lucky. I don't think this is the common reaction.You can't take a picture of this. It's already gone. ~~Nate, Six Feet Under
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I've decided I am not going to be ashamed of filing for bankruptcy. It's all part of a major life overhaul, and it's bringing me much needed peace.
Maybe someday I will be able to help someone else who is scared and feeling hopeless, by having gone through this process myself.You can't take a picture of this. It's already gone. ~~Nate, Six Feet Under
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Originally posted by backtoschool View PostI've decided I am not going to be ashamed of filing for bankruptcy. It's all part of a major life overhaul, and it's bringing me much needed peace.
Maybe someday I will be able to help someone else who is scared and feeling hopeless, by having gone through this process myself.
I'm not going to lie and say I haven't been hurt by the few close people I told being incredibly petty/judgmental about it, though.
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Originally posted by bkmaggster View PostOh absolutely, that's how you should feel, and that's how I feel.
I'm not going to lie and say I haven't been hurt by the few close people I told being incredibly petty/judgmental about it, though.You can't take a picture of this. It's already gone. ~~Nate, Six Feet Under
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Originally posted by backtoschool View PostIt's like telling them you have cancer or something. They are just afraid that it is going to happen to them or that it's contagious. Don't let it get to you too much, it's just their fear, and has nothing to do with YOU.May 2008 Hired 1st Attorney/Stopped paying CCs
May 21, 2009 Retained 2nd Attorney
May 28th - Filed for Ch 7 (FINALLY!)
9/11/09 - DISCHARGED!!!!
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Originally posted by debtmonster View PostYou really don't need to tell people at work. It's none of their business. There would be no benefit in telling them that you did it, so you might as well keep it to yourself. It could potentially add unnecessary controversy.
I only bring it up with family and close friends, and only if it is relevant to the conversation.You can't take a picture of this. It's already gone. ~~Nate, Six Feet Under
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Originally posted by debtmonster View PostI don't think a bankruptcy will jump out at you on a Google search. Somebody would have to pay for a background check to get that information.You can't take a picture of this. It's already gone. ~~Nate, Six Feet Under
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